THE UBIQUITOUS #11 knife sandpaper no doubt most-used tools aeromodelers shop former tool singular nature latter can take forms Anything simple piece hand-held sandpaper dedicated-shape sanding blocks common model-building items available readymade hobby marketplace often modeler will make own Just possible block shapes also several choices sandpaper attached blocks choices include economy grades through costly materials Generally lowestcost sanding material simply worth using normally use various cabinet grade papers cut well wear well Tungsten-carbide sanding material best Ive used V N possible dedicated sander-shapes commonly used sanding tool simple rectangular sanding block Classically convenient-sized handheld wooden block sandpaper attached recent years commercial product has introduced mimicks classic tool improves Products 2000 Inc Sup-R SanderTM really system interchangable tungsten-carbide sanding cartridges mating holder company also sells wire cleaning brush Really Super Sander adaptation Sup-R Sander use Sup-R Sander modeler chooses three color-coded cartridges work include fine blue medium yellow coarse red curved plastic handle snapped chosen cartridge results comfortable sanding block having flat sanding surface measuring about 2/s X 51/8 inches very hard sharp tungsten-carbide sanding surface makes swift work modeling applications Ive tried never seems wear out sanding surface may become loaded wood dust reduce tools effectiveness easily fixed scrubbing sanding surface companion wire brush digs removes clogging wood dust Such treatment makes cartridge good-as-new found interchangable handle enough Normally use least two grades medium fine routinely order Switching handle easy quickly got annoying got another 50 Model Aviation b Kopski Sup-R SanderTM cartridge cartridge le Really Super Sander Cartridges handle available separately Phrtn hv Rnh Konnki Crnnhic DRsicin Jill Ann Cavanauah handle something still missing make own wooden sanding blocks make two-sided blocks different grits side simple flip-in-the-hand takes make grade transition theres block taking up space bench missed features Sup-R Sander used Sup-R Sander noticed disappointment cartridges have excellent sanding material plastic body cartridge itself really sturdy block Rather cartridge could easily deform during use produce disappointing results example often make formers Lite Ply birch plywood usually need sand four edges straight smooth beyond saw cuts Normally Ijust run two grades sides normal wooden sanding block diagonally across edges well good solid flat sanding block will easily straighten smooth wavy saw-cut edge Sup-R Sander used resulting former edges bowedout because plastic cartridge surface yields under applied pressure becomes slightly concave stiffer outside edges cartridge tend cut work first softer middle cartridge sands last cartridge deforms slightly become sanding dish Thus plywood former edge winds up slightly rounded outward middle solution problems Really Super Sandera double-sided sanding block made two Sup-R Sander cartridges assembled back-to-back internal filler material latter makes end item blocklike unyielding its flatness tool positively makes straight former edgesand straight-and-flat everything else too worked well made two Really Super Sanders mediumlfine-grit combination coarse/medium combination works well medium gets use shop Making Really Super Sander very easy Select two cartridge types want mate up begin removing product label inside both cartridges Use modeling knife lift edge label pull back out What will probably happen moredurable label outer surface will peel away leaving fuzzy paper layer still well-stuck inside cartridge surface Use turpentine based paint thinner lacquer dope thinner moisten stubborn label residue Let soak few minutes label will lift right off Keep thinner away sanding surfaceI dont know can cause loosening sanding sheet plastic Blot paint thinner wash inside surface cartridges some detergent warm water Get thinner washed off blot dry cartridge May1999 51 Two completed Really Super Sanders combine fine medium cartridges medium coarse cartridges make durable unbending blocks Soft 6 balsa strips cut notched fit inside cartridges Manufacturer labels gone uniformly spaced sticks glued cartridge Balsa strips sanded down height plastic cartridge border sanding sheet 120-grit paper Flatness sanding surface maintained Composites **ik Quty-LeSelecttori Fa4tSe-rvtce Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeves Laminates Plates Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Unidirectional Bi-directional Fabrics Tissues Tapes Prepreg Fiberglass 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional Braids Tapes Tissue Chapped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM PI0-ST brand Epoxies Filler Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohacell Spyder EPP Ask about CST Savers Club Call FREE catalog CIder Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@cstsalescom Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom chose lightly scuff inside surfaces wire brush Cut three balsa strips cartridge Choose soft a cut six strips /v wide Cut length just easily fit force lengthwise inside cartridge strips 5 inches long Cut two clearance notches about 3A2 wide six sticks clear cartridge cross-ridges Make sure notches allow sticks completely touch inside bottom surface cartridge Place cartridges sanding face down flat work surface Glue sticks about evenly spaced cartridges using gap-filling cyanoacrylate CyA glue pressing sticks flat against plastic floor Later two cartridges assembled back back its sticks will held contact make sure spaced about same cartridge glue dry examine assembly confirm sticks full contact well-adhered inside cartridge bottoms Note 7A6 stick height allows balsa piece rise slightly above plastic border cartridge Place cartridge flat surface sanding surface up sticks down sheet ordinary 120-grit sandpaper proceed sand sticks flush cartridge plastic perimeter wall press down middle cartridge rather hold cartridge near edges apply uniform light pressure moving block sandpaper sheet sand sticks height plastic perimeter edges Sand down plastic edges taking care significantly sand latter both cartridges prepared trial-fit back-to-back verify good fit two cartridge plastic perimeters full contact OK apply gap-filling CyA balsa strips cartridge bring other cartridge contactquickly aligning outside edges two cartridges Press em together lightly let CyA set up Note no CyA used plastic perimeters balsa strips point should have own Really Super Sander thats easy hold easy use durable double-sided sanding block does yield under pressure Former edges everything else will sand straight flat Heres hoping enjoy using Really Super Sander much Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 52 Model Aviation omposite Structure Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachepi CA 93581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Fax 805-822-4121 Wingspan 100 Wing ht 46 oz Wingloading 65 az/sq SD7084/7080 Skill level NOV/N OV Radio standard receiver 2-3 servos 550 mah battery pack
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/05
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/05
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52
THE UBIQUITOUS #11 knife sandpaper no doubt most-used tools aeromodelers shop former tool singular nature latter can take forms Anything simple piece hand-held sandpaper dedicated-shape sanding blocks common model-building items available readymade hobby marketplace often modeler will make own Just possible block shapes also several choices sandpaper attached blocks choices include economy grades through costly materials Generally lowestcost sanding material simply worth using normally use various cabinet grade papers cut well wear well Tungsten-carbide sanding material best Ive used V N possible dedicated sander-shapes commonly used sanding tool simple rectangular sanding block Classically convenient-sized handheld wooden block sandpaper attached recent years commercial product has introduced mimicks classic tool improves Products 2000 Inc Sup-R SanderTM really system interchangable tungsten-carbide sanding cartridges mating holder company also sells wire cleaning brush Really Super Sander adaptation Sup-R Sander use Sup-R Sander modeler chooses three color-coded cartridges work include fine blue medium yellow coarse red curved plastic handle snapped chosen cartridge results comfortable sanding block having flat sanding surface measuring about 2/s X 51/8 inches very hard sharp tungsten-carbide sanding surface makes swift work modeling applications Ive tried never seems wear out sanding surface may become loaded wood dust reduce tools effectiveness easily fixed scrubbing sanding surface companion wire brush digs removes clogging wood dust Such treatment makes cartridge good-as-new found interchangable handle enough Normally use least two grades medium fine routinely order Switching handle easy quickly got annoying got another 50 Model Aviation b Kopski Sup-R SanderTM cartridge cartridge le Really Super Sander Cartridges handle available separately Phrtn hv Rnh Konnki Crnnhic DRsicin Jill Ann Cavanauah handle something still missing make own wooden sanding blocks make two-sided blocks different grits side simple flip-in-the-hand takes make grade transition theres block taking up space bench missed features Sup-R Sander used Sup-R Sander noticed disappointment cartridges have excellent sanding material plastic body cartridge itself really sturdy block Rather cartridge could easily deform during use produce disappointing results example often make formers Lite Ply birch plywood usually need sand four edges straight smooth beyond saw cuts Normally Ijust run two grades sides normal wooden sanding block diagonally across edges well good solid flat sanding block will easily straighten smooth wavy saw-cut edge Sup-R Sander used resulting former edges bowedout because plastic cartridge surface yields under applied pressure becomes slightly concave stiffer outside edges cartridge tend cut work first softer middle cartridge sands last cartridge deforms slightly become sanding dish Thus plywood former edge winds up slightly rounded outward middle solution problems Really Super Sandera double-sided sanding block made two Sup-R Sander cartridges assembled back-to-back internal filler material latter makes end item blocklike unyielding its flatness tool positively makes straight former edgesand straight-and-flat everything else too worked well made two Really Super Sanders mediumlfine-grit combination coarse/medium combination works well medium gets use shop Making Really Super Sander very easy Select two cartridge types want mate up begin removing product label inside both cartridges Use modeling knife lift edge label pull back out What will probably happen moredurable label outer surface will peel away leaving fuzzy paper layer still well-stuck inside cartridge surface Use turpentine based paint thinner lacquer dope thinner moisten stubborn label residue Let soak few minutes label will lift right off Keep thinner away sanding surfaceI dont know can cause loosening sanding sheet plastic Blot paint thinner wash inside surface cartridges some detergent warm water Get thinner washed off blot dry cartridge May1999 51 Two completed Really Super Sanders combine fine medium cartridges medium coarse cartridges make durable unbending blocks Soft 6 balsa strips cut notched fit inside cartridges Manufacturer labels gone uniformly spaced sticks glued cartridge Balsa strips sanded down height plastic cartridge border sanding sheet 120-grit paper Flatness sanding surface maintained Composites **ik Quty-LeSelecttori Fa4tSe-rvtce Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeves Laminates Plates Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Unidirectional Bi-directional Fabrics Tissues Tapes Prepreg Fiberglass 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional Braids Tapes Tissue Chapped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM PI0-ST brand Epoxies Filler Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohacell Spyder EPP Ask about CST Savers Club Call FREE catalog CIder Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@cstsalescom Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom chose lightly scuff inside surfaces wire brush Cut three balsa strips cartridge Choose soft a cut six strips /v wide Cut length just easily fit force lengthwise inside cartridge strips 5 inches long Cut two clearance notches about 3A2 wide six sticks clear cartridge cross-ridges Make sure notches allow sticks completely touch inside bottom surface cartridge Place cartridges sanding face down flat work surface Glue sticks about evenly spaced cartridges using gap-filling cyanoacrylate CyA glue pressing sticks flat against plastic floor Later two cartridges assembled back back its sticks will held contact make sure spaced about same cartridge glue dry examine assembly confirm sticks full contact well-adhered inside cartridge bottoms Note 7A6 stick height allows balsa piece rise slightly above plastic border cartridge Place cartridge flat surface sanding surface up sticks down sheet ordinary 120-grit sandpaper proceed sand sticks flush cartridge plastic perimeter wall press down middle cartridge rather hold cartridge near edges apply uniform light pressure moving block sandpaper sheet sand sticks height plastic perimeter edges Sand down plastic edges taking care significantly sand latter both cartridges prepared trial-fit back-to-back verify good fit two cartridge plastic perimeters full contact OK apply gap-filling CyA balsa strips cartridge bring other cartridge contactquickly aligning outside edges two cartridges Press em together lightly let CyA set up Note no CyA used plastic perimeters balsa strips point should have own Really Super Sander thats easy hold easy use durable double-sided sanding block does yield under pressure Former edges everything else will sand straight flat Heres hoping enjoy using Really Super Sander much Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 52 Model Aviation omposite Structure Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachepi CA 93581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Fax 805-822-4121 Wingspan 100 Wing ht 46 oz Wingloading 65 az/sq SD7084/7080 Skill level NOV/N OV Radio standard receiver 2-3 servos 550 mah battery pack
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/05
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52
THE UBIQUITOUS #11 knife sandpaper no doubt most-used tools aeromodelers shop former tool singular nature latter can take forms Anything simple piece hand-held sandpaper dedicated-shape sanding blocks common model-building items available readymade hobby marketplace often modeler will make own Just possible block shapes also several choices sandpaper attached blocks choices include economy grades through costly materials Generally lowestcost sanding material simply worth using normally use various cabinet grade papers cut well wear well Tungsten-carbide sanding material best Ive used V N possible dedicated sander-shapes commonly used sanding tool simple rectangular sanding block Classically convenient-sized handheld wooden block sandpaper attached recent years commercial product has introduced mimicks classic tool improves Products 2000 Inc Sup-R SanderTM really system interchangable tungsten-carbide sanding cartridges mating holder company also sells wire cleaning brush Really Super Sander adaptation Sup-R Sander use Sup-R Sander modeler chooses three color-coded cartridges work include fine blue medium yellow coarse red curved plastic handle snapped chosen cartridge results comfortable sanding block having flat sanding surface measuring about 2/s X 51/8 inches very hard sharp tungsten-carbide sanding surface makes swift work modeling applications Ive tried never seems wear out sanding surface may become loaded wood dust reduce tools effectiveness easily fixed scrubbing sanding surface companion wire brush digs removes clogging wood dust Such treatment makes cartridge good-as-new found interchangable handle enough Normally use least two grades medium fine routinely order Switching handle easy quickly got annoying got another 50 Model Aviation b Kopski Sup-R SanderTM cartridge cartridge le Really Super Sander Cartridges handle available separately Phrtn hv Rnh Konnki Crnnhic DRsicin Jill Ann Cavanauah handle something still missing make own wooden sanding blocks make two-sided blocks different grits side simple flip-in-the-hand takes make grade transition theres block taking up space bench missed features Sup-R Sander used Sup-R Sander noticed disappointment cartridges have excellent sanding material plastic body cartridge itself really sturdy block Rather cartridge could easily deform during use produce disappointing results example often make formers Lite Ply birch plywood usually need sand four edges straight smooth beyond saw cuts Normally Ijust run two grades sides normal wooden sanding block diagonally across edges well good solid flat sanding block will easily straighten smooth wavy saw-cut edge Sup-R Sander used resulting former edges bowedout because plastic cartridge surface yields under applied pressure becomes slightly concave stiffer outside edges cartridge tend cut work first softer middle cartridge sands last cartridge deforms slightly become sanding dish Thus plywood former edge winds up slightly rounded outward middle solution problems Really Super Sandera double-sided sanding block made two Sup-R Sander cartridges assembled back-to-back internal filler material latter makes end item blocklike unyielding its flatness tool positively makes straight former edgesand straight-and-flat everything else too worked well made two Really Super Sanders mediumlfine-grit combination coarse/medium combination works well medium gets use shop Making Really Super Sander very easy Select two cartridge types want mate up begin removing product label inside both cartridges Use modeling knife lift edge label pull back out What will probably happen moredurable label outer surface will peel away leaving fuzzy paper layer still well-stuck inside cartridge surface Use turpentine based paint thinner lacquer dope thinner moisten stubborn label residue Let soak few minutes label will lift right off Keep thinner away sanding surfaceI dont know can cause loosening sanding sheet plastic Blot paint thinner wash inside surface cartridges some detergent warm water Get thinner washed off blot dry cartridge May1999 51 Two completed Really Super Sanders combine fine medium cartridges medium coarse cartridges make durable unbending blocks Soft 6 balsa strips cut notched fit inside cartridges Manufacturer labels gone uniformly spaced sticks glued cartridge Balsa strips sanded down height plastic cartridge border sanding sheet 120-grit paper Flatness sanding surface maintained Composites **ik Quty-LeSelecttori Fa4tSe-rvtce Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeves Laminates Plates Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Unidirectional Bi-directional Fabrics Tissues Tapes Prepreg Fiberglass 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional Braids Tapes Tissue Chapped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM PI0-ST brand Epoxies Filler Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohacell Spyder EPP Ask about CST Savers Club Call FREE catalog CIder Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@cstsalescom Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom chose lightly scuff inside surfaces wire brush Cut three balsa strips cartridge Choose soft a cut six strips /v wide Cut length just easily fit force lengthwise inside cartridge strips 5 inches long Cut two clearance notches about 3A2 wide six sticks clear cartridge cross-ridges Make sure notches allow sticks completely touch inside bottom surface cartridge Place cartridges sanding face down flat work surface Glue sticks about evenly spaced cartridges using gap-filling cyanoacrylate CyA glue pressing sticks flat against plastic floor Later two cartridges assembled back back its sticks will held contact make sure spaced about same cartridge glue dry examine assembly confirm sticks full contact well-adhered inside cartridge bottoms Note 7A6 stick height allows balsa piece rise slightly above plastic border cartridge Place cartridge flat surface sanding surface up sticks down sheet ordinary 120-grit sandpaper proceed sand sticks flush cartridge plastic perimeter wall press down middle cartridge rather hold cartridge near edges apply uniform light pressure moving block sandpaper sheet sand sticks height plastic perimeter edges Sand down plastic edges taking care significantly sand latter both cartridges prepared trial-fit back-to-back verify good fit two cartridge plastic perimeters full contact OK apply gap-filling CyA balsa strips cartridge bring other cartridge contactquickly aligning outside edges two cartridges Press em together lightly let CyA set up Note no CyA used plastic perimeters balsa strips point should have own Really Super Sander thats easy hold easy use durable double-sided sanding block does yield under pressure Former edges everything else will sand straight flat Heres hoping enjoy using Really Super Sander much Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 52 Model Aviation omposite Structure Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachepi CA 93581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Fax 805-822-4121 Wingspan 100 Wing ht 46 oz Wingloading 65 az/sq SD7084/7080 Skill level NOV/N OV Radio standard receiver 2-3 servos 550 mah battery pack
