Sanding Drums on a Mini-Mill?

[J. Keeton]

Does anyone utilize their mini-mill with sanding drums? Unlike a standard drill press wouldn't the mini-mill handle the side load better? Looking to get into some finger grooves! My method now is using a piece of round stock with sandpaper wrapped around it on a hand drill...



Current Method...


Thanks,
JK

 

[AVigil]

Works great, no problem

 

[allenkey]

I have some really small sanding drums for my Dremel. I like them quite alot with the only caveat being you go through a zillion of them. Have you considered trying them?

 

[J. Keeton]

Works great, no problem

Awesome, thanks Adam!

I have some really small sanding drums for my Dremel. I like them quite alot with the only caveat being you go through a zillion of them. Have you considered trying them?

I have used some on my dremel as well. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

 

[Lieblad]

I avoid abrasives on my mill. Then again, Its not a cheap-o.
Anyway, provided you are handfeeding, Any decent drillpress will handle sideloading of small sandingdrums.

 

[J. Keeton]

I avoid abrasives on my mill. Then again, Its not a cheap-o.
Anyway, provided you are handfeeding, Any decent drillpress will handle sideloading of small sandingdrums.

I'd have some reservations putting side load on my el-cheap-o WEN drill press. It works well for drilling, but I think I'd be pushing my luck?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UKGLAS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[john april]

if you are worried about sideload maybe grab one of these. i use one for handle curves. https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-3-5...VAcNkCh36kg65EAQYASABEgI2sfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[J. Keeton]

As a follow-up. This set up worked pretty good for me today. It's a low cost option. It didn't take much applied force to the drum, so I think the mill will handle it well.