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... any reason why not?


I have used this before to good effect when trimming a solid body to a template, don't see any reason why it wouldn't work for this as well as being slower and safer than a router. Anyone tried this or know of a compelling reason not to?

its this, by the way, in case its unfamiliar to anyone:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Sandi ... ml#details

thanks!

adam

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Looks like it would be easy to accidentally sand into the sides.

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Formerly known as Adaboy.......

Are you cutting your binding channels with a router? Because then I cannot really see the point, but if your not doing binding then I cant see why it wouldn't work.

I've done that many times, works fine. Just hold the sides parallel to the sander and you'll be fine.

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Jim Watts
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I've only done it once but it worked fine.

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Steve Smith
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Have never done it this way. We use flush trim router bits registering as high as possible on the side. Think this will work ,but you should be careful to register as high as you can and not put too much pressure into your sides.Work slow and careful,you'll be OK.

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hi Edward,

yes, I am doing binding, but I was looking at this as one less opportunity to take the router to the guitar and have it chew something up where the robosander moves much slower and has little to no chance of grabbing or tearing.

Still not sure whether i am going to use it or just grab the router, but thought i would throw it out for discussion.

thanks!

adam

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"Everyone wants to BE something, but nobody wants to BECOME something" - William Cumpiano

It has a guide bushing on the bottom to prevent this. I have two of these in differnt sizes. I prefer now to use these to trim up electric bodies to a template then the router method. Had to many accidental tearouts with the template router bits.

The robo sander is perfect for this task as there is no chance of any tear out. As Jim said, just be sure to hold the sides vertical to the drum as you go and it's all too easy.

Cheers

Kim