# Sanding advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Tips and Tricks\ **Created:** [January 15, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867 "2017-01-15T05:28:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SpenceWatson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@SpenceWatson](https://community.inventables.com/u/SpenceWatson)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867/1 "2017-01-15T05:28:35Z")
Looking for advice on how to best sand. I am using mdf and 1/4" plywood mostly. Cutting signs with a lot of tight corners. Bought a dremil but can’t find a good bit to get the tight spots well. Using sand paper which takes a long time. Just wondering if anyone has figured out how to sand quickly. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![GerrySebastian](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/gerrysebastian/32/72541_2.png) [@GerrySebastian](https://community.inventables.com/u/GerrySebastian)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2017, 5:38am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867/2 "2017-01-15T05:38:25Z")
these might help: [https://www.amazon.com/Lumberton-12301-Sanding-Sticks-Standard/dp/B0039ZB24G/ref=sr\_1\_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484458455&sr=8-2&keywords=sanding+sticks](https://www.amazon.com/Lumberton-12301-Sanding-Sticks-Standard/dp/B0039ZB24G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484458455&sr=8-2&keywords=sanding+sticks) [https://www.amazon.com/DuraSand-Sanding-Twigs-Models-Discounts/dp/B00G13A7F8/ref=sr\_1\_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484458455&sr=8-3&keywords=sanding+sticks](https://www.amazon.com/DuraSand-Sanding-Twigs-Models-Discounts/dp/B00G13A7F8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484458455&sr=8-3&keywords=sanding+sticks) [https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6655-Needle-File-10-Piece/dp/B000NPUKYS/ref=sr\_1\_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1484458455&sr=8-10&keywords=sanding+sticks](https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6655-Needle-File-10-Piece/dp/B000NPUKYS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1484458455&sr=8-10&keywords=sanding+sticks) ---
**Author:** ![SpenceWatson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@SpenceWatson](https://community.inventables.com/u/SpenceWatson)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2017, 5:47am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867/3 "2017-01-15T05:47:40Z")
wow - I like. Can see how that’s better than what I’m doing. thanks ---
**Author:** ![ErikJanssen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e57/32.png) [@ErikJanssen](https://community.inventables.com/u/ErikJanssen)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2017, 7:26am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867/4 "2017-01-15T07:26:44Z")
For cleaning up my 2mm lightplywood parts I use sandpaper on a spunge grid 150, very fast and very smooth. ---
**Author:** ![SteveWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@SteveWalker](https://community.inventables.com/u/SteveWalker)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2017, 7:59am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867/5 "2017-01-15T07:59:37Z")
These work great (especially for vcarving). They are flexible and can get into the nooks and crannies. > **[3M Radial Bristle Disc Brush Assortment 19 PC Set 3/4" - 6 Grits 3 EA Mandrel...](https://www.ebay.com/p/1565016617?iid=201369688705)** > > Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 3M Radial Bristle Disc Brush Assortment 19 PC Set 3/4" - 6 Grits 3 EA Mandrel at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! ---
**Author:** ![StephenJ.Nordahl](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/stephenj.nordahl/32/67417_2.png) [@StephenJ.Nordahl](https://community.inventables.com/u/StephenJ.Nordahl)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2017, 11:53am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867/6 "2017-01-15T11:53:50Z")
I’ve been using these Proxxon products to do all my detailing… Pensander PS13 & MICROMOT AC Adapter NG 5/E [http://www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/28594.php?list](http://www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/28594.php?list) [http://www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/38704.php](http://www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/38704.php) Delta Sander OZI/E [http://www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/38520.php?list](http://www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/38520.php?list) On the Pensander PS13, I make my own sanding pads in various sandpaper grades using Scotch double stick tape laid out on the back of a sheet of sandpaper and simply cut the shapes I need for each adapter. Works like a charm. I like the variable speed control with the NG 5/E power supply Same for the Delta sander, I buy larger hook and loop pads in various grades and cut out several pads to size. The Pensander PS13 & NG 5/E were purchased through Home Depot online. The Delta Sander was through [hardwaresales.com](http://hardwaresales.com). Steve… ---
**Author:** ![SpenceWatson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@SpenceWatson](https://community.inventables.com/u/SpenceWatson)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sanding-advice/32867/8 "2017-01-16T01:04:56Z")
thanks for all the great suggestions. I just figured out today if you slow the bit down and replace it with a new sharp one, it cuts much cleaner! duh-figuring this stuff out on the fly.