Sanding Bowls

I have used something similar from Klingspor, the discs and pads they sell for their “SandMaster”. I used them in a corded drill as they spin faster than cordless. I’m assuming you are also spinning the wood on the lathe. It seems to me that the exact “location” on an imaginary clock is not critical but given the c.c. rotation of the wood, I’d be about arbour height on the LHS, ie about 9 on the clock. Just pay attention to the feedback you are getting and go from there. Also, don`t engage with the turning wood `flat on`` (ie. at the very start of contact) or it may try and take your drill for a ride.

I think some guys even use angle grinders for this sort of work. Perhaps others can comment.

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I sand the inside of the bowl at about 2-3:00 at a slow rate df speed. I turn the sander bottom side up to sand the outside at around 9:00. These positions are based on looking at the bowl from the end of the lathe when it is chucked bottom side to headstock. The lathe is set to turn. In the forward direction.
I find that to get a good surface, I often will hand sand with the grain of the wood before moving to the next grit. I blow the surface clean with air between grits.
I use Velvit Oil on almost all pieces.

-- Barbara

Thank you Barbra & Monte Cristo for the help….Sanding with these discs seem to save a LOT of time!
Barbara, where can I ge velvit? I can’t seem to find any of the major suppliers with it….
Thanks
Mike

Mike I don’t know of any stores that carry It although I am sure there are some. Most of us are scattered around the US and it can be shipped. Do an Internet search.

-- Barbara