How to get sanding dust out of my....

FOG2

FOG2

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Anyway ive started using Super glue as a finish on some of my handles.When i sand the wood b4 applying the glue i get white bits of sanding dust in the imperfections of the wood that im having a hard time removing. And it shows more than im comfy with.

Ive tried flushing it out w/water, using brushes ( even tooth brushes )
But neither method gets it ALL out and is time consuming. I did think of High pressure air but i dont have a compressor.


SUGGESTIONS anyone ?
 
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Try those little cans of compressed air that they sell for cleaning computers and keyboards. I would imagine it would do the trick.

Paul
 
Did you try using a vacuum with a small nozzle on it? I have never done it, so it might suck.
 
I use compressed air, a small nozzle hooked to my compressor, at fairly high flow, blows everything out, even wd40 grit after wet sanding.
 
Sounds like compressed air is the solution.
I guess i,ll bring them to work and clean them out b4 applying the super glue
 
There is always canned air like what folks use to clean keyboards with... But purchasing a compressor is always fun also.
 
JT, does the windex get the dust out of the fissures an pores of the wood ?

Its the small pores and imperfections in cocobolo and rosewood thats giving me headaches. I have sanded past the white dust then reapplied the superglue and finished the handle agian with good results. But thats a lotta extra time an work i would like to avoid.

Maybe its the type of sand paper im using ? Which is automotive paintshop paper from where i work.

Is there a BETTER type of SANDPAPER for this ???
 
FOG2,I am not a knifemaker,but have finished a good share of natural wood ,as a contractor
They make this stuff called Cleanewood,available in Hardware or lumber supply houses.It works for us ,it cleans pencil marks & stains,but it has a "drawing" effect,it draws the dirt out,sometimes moisture.It dries fast,stinks like hell
I would be careful,though if it was to get into contact with some made made liner material,it may affect it.Worth a try on a sample block
-Vince
PS,water based anything,will almost always raise the grain on sanded wood,reversing the smoothness
 
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If you can't get cleanwood, or it doesn't work for you, look into a show car supply clay bar. They use this stiff clay stuff to draw out nearly microscopic bits of grit, dirt, and grime that may be embedded in the wax or clearcoat just after softly washing so the tiny particles won't make cloudy swirls in the paint when buffing time comes.
 
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