STOP Throwing Away Used Sandpaper Rolls. Clean them! (It’s SUPER Easy!)
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2022
- Whether you're a woodworker or guitar maker... if you use a drum sander you know how easy it is to clog up the sandpaper rolls (especially if you are sanding resinous woods). Throwing them away when they get clogged gets quite expensive! In this video, Dan demonstrates a neat trick to clean heavily clogged sandpaper, so you can reuse it. When you're done it will look (almost) as good as new.
It's cheap, it's fast, and very simple to do.
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"Reminds me of having a colonoscopy."
Lol, Dan. That line seems to have come out of nowhere, but it's always great to throw a bit of humor or something unexpected in there.
It does look a lot like the stuff you have to drink to clear your bowels before a colonoscopy, so he's not way off at all. Cracked me up too though!
I'm a family practice PA, and part of my job is trying to convince guys to do a scope for cancer screening. A lot of them balk at the bowel prep. I tell them it's sorta like your garage. It's probably good to clean it out once in a while anyway.
I wasn't actually sure I heard that right.
Well it's friday night, I'm a musician, just got back from the store with enough brew for me, the missus, and any guests that drop by. Someone's getting a colonoscopy.
that was fking funny =))
We need to speak with Dan's proctologist. Somethin's not right.
Hey Ted!! Strange seeing you out in the wild lol. Love your channel. And I agree, what's happening during his colonoscopys that would make him think of the procedure when working with solvents, sand paper an Mason jars?! Maybe I shouldn't ask, I have too much respect for Dan to make him relive that experience.
I heard that! I don’t remember anything remotely similar to solvents and sandpaper being involved. Or wire brushes!
Yikes! Is it a cry for help? Should we assemble a rescue team and head to Ohio?
Great tip though.👍
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😂
LOL right. I broke out laughing for real on that comment. He was probably referring to the preparation procedure. That’s medieval.
“…hardly worth making a video…” said no Dan Erlewine fan ever. You can get on camera and talk about pretty much anything you know about guitars/woodworking etc and we’re gonna watch it without any hesitation. Thanks for sharing your invaluable knowledge with the world, no matter what it is.
For the last tip, if you don't have a paint strainer easily available, you can just use coffee filters. One might feel too flimsy, so you can double up and it works fantastic!
Or use one of these 99 cent coffee filter holder plastic things (but dont use it for coffee anymore afterwards ;-))
No it doesn't. I'm 99% sure you've never tried it but you came up with this idea in your head and it sounded like a good idea. Why in the world you'd make a comment about it as if you're an expert - God only knows.
I hope this phenomena will get a good name and be thoroughly investigated in the future to come, for interesting reading about human psyche.
@@LILLJE Well I tried it myself multiple times and it works perfectly.
So, youre the person without a clue here, making things up in your head. Luckily there is a name for people like you: Offended Karens.
The funny thing about it is: That you brag around he didnt try, but you didnt even try it yourself. Otherwise you wouldve known it works.
@@LILLJE I actually did try it and like I said, it works fine. So now it's your turn to tell us if you have or haven't tried it, or if you just wanted to make a comment to sound smart on the internet. You seem pretty convinced that I don't know what I'm talking about. It's pretty simple to put it to the test
@@LILLJE yeah I stopped using coffee filters because most liquids just refuse to go through them at speed higher than 2 drops every forever and a half. Now I use a funnel and a cotton ball at the bottom of the neck of that funnel (both in the kitchen and the workshop) ((different funnels for kitchen and workshop...)
edit: typo
This is the first StewMac video I’ve seen, UA-cam suggested it. I have to say, I love how the information is presented. It’s like I’m having a chat neighbour or you buddy I’ve known forever.
Fantastic presentation and awesome tip. Definitely worth subscribing to.
Thanks!!
or like a nice grandpa
Nah, the thing about sandpaper is it’s virtually useless once the sharper grains get squared off. There is still room for gunk to get between the grains of sand but even once you get that gunk out of the sand paper its about worthless. If you run your finger across the sand paper you can feel the texture. Still not good… run your finger across new versus old sand paper…
@@gregjones3660 He is saying clean paper that is clogged up, not dull. Clogging does not mean the granules are worn down and no longer sharp. At some point you need to toss the paper but you can still clean it multiple times depending on the situation.
@@beautifulveneer yeah as long as we're using your muscles and time. No problemo...
You are a genius - I'm not making guitars but I feel like the moment I break out a new circle of sandpaper it's immediately gunked with paint, finish, or other things those rubber sticks can't remove. Thanks very much man!
Glad we could help!
1:45.... "It reminds me of having a Colonoscopy".. LOL
Thanks for the great tip. I build cabinets and guitars and have thrown countless belts away over the years.
When I was in school in the 1970's I was told that about 4 billion people live on our beautifull world. Now we hear, that there will be 8 billion soon. The double within one generation. So such ideas and tips are extremely helpfull to save resources and our beautifull world. Thanks so much for your video.
I did try it with powerful industrial kitchen cleaning detergent. I had kept a really tatty belt as a template. I cleaned it it works and is now back in the sander. Best tip I have had from You Tube. Wish I had kept the other belts. Thank you .
Holy crap. I bet I’ve thrown away $500 worth of those this year I thought I was
I don't know why UA-cam thinks I need to know about this, but I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. A nice craftsman sharing a neat little trick in the nicest way. Very wholesome and who knows, I do sand small stuff from time to time, maybe this will come in handy at some point!
Best video I have watched in quite some time!
I couldn't stop laughing at the colonoscopy statement.
I work with I.T., but for some reason I found this video so entertaining that made me subscribe to your channel. looking forward to seeing more of your content on my feed.
Thanks so much!
Shout-out to all the IT people watching wood-working videos.
I also work in IT and find myself here. Information technology, proctology, and woodworking. What a unique trio @1:43
Thanks Dan
Dunno who this guy is and I've never had a reason to sand wood in my life, but I feel like I learned something valuable. Thank you for your experience.
keep cleaning them and in a year you'll save hundreds of dollars. We need to save as much money as we can during these days. Thanks a lot!
Also good for the environment
Thank you for taking the time to share this is an awesome insight into a problem I wouldn't have readily seen without you!
I hate trowing things out. If I can fix it, I will. Even little things. I have a Shop Vac I've been using for over 20 years. I replaced the On/Off switch about 10 years ago. This little trick you showed us here is awesome. I don't have a large sander like you but my brain is telling me I can use that solvent to solve similar problems. Thanks for that great tip.
I love any and all of the Dan videos. Keep up the great work!
Dan & Team are full of so much great knowledge. Please keep making these videos & sharing all of this wonderful knowledge with the world.
Genius! And earth friendly? That’s awesome!
Dan, you're a legend!! Excellent advice as always.
Now that!! Is an extremely useful tip! Thanks Dan.
Thanks for sharing Dan.
Wowzer! That was one of the coolest tips/tricks I have ever seen.
Oh wow. Thank you for sharing this awesome trick.
So helpful! Thank you! Stay healthy.
I use an old sneaker sole. works well. I also use a used entry door mat to clean my 5-inch sanding disk.
Excellent tip! I've used CMT for years on saws and bits. I never thought of trying to use it on sandpaper.
LOVE! recycling and reusing is all the love for planet, good job
I am such a huge fan of a sustainably oriented workshop. I love the tip
I Love Dan's videos!!!
Amazing. I have a horizontal belt sander at work that Gina up with glue and crud really quickly. I’m going to try this.
Been here so many years always love your videos, especially when Dan is on video I really happy to watch even stuffs is not directly relate with me, Thanks for shared so many tips.
Perfect timing as I just had this from sanding a rosewood fretboard too heavily. Will give this a try
I love that tip! Thanks a million! I used to employ my toothbrush and some bicarbonate of soda mixed with vinegar and barbecue sauce, but my teeth started going yellow and falling out, so I really appreciate your Hugely Hot Hint.
Thanks Dan! I bought the supermax 19-38 sander/brush combo several years ago... I have never used the brushes, but bought that model because I wanted speed contrl of the drum.. That speed control on the drum has helped save many belts and given me the control I need for tough sanding projects.
Thanks Dan. Great tip!
Awesome trick, thanks!!
Sharing is caring. 🙏 Thank you for all your contributions. Cheers 🍻
Glad I found this. Always looking for ways to make consumables last longer.
Not only great for luthiers, but also us what do home woodworking. Thanks for this amazing tip.
100% worth making a video for! THANK YOU FOR THE TIP!
Really good tip, thanks
Always time for Dan, even if it's only a 3 minute video. National treasure!
Great idea from your friend. Thanks for sharing.
That is awesome. Thanks Dan!
Wow, that's super cool. I'll use that. Thanks as always.
That was a very pleasant and useful production 🥂
Great Tip! Thanks for posting.
Excellent tip to reduce waste of material and time! Thanks for helping us be more efficient sir!
Fantastic Dan, thank you for sharing.
Nice trick. Good job.
That’s a great tip! I have a shoebox full of clogged belts just waiting for something like this.
Excellent Tip. THANKS 👍👍
Super handy trick! Thanks for sharing :)
Great tip Dan
Very cool. Thanks Dan.
As usual, another excellent tip. I ordered some of that CMT today. Always with the awesome tips! Thank you.
That’s awesome information. Thank You, Dan!🙂
Awesome tip! thanks Dan!
Fantastic idea!
Neat way to recycle, it actually reminds me of the time I recycled a book shelf from an old Book case into a shelf for my Brother's Closet
Fantastic tip. Thanks!!
Looking forward to trying this.
Great tip! Thanks!
I've been using Simple Green the exact same way for years. This just may be the first Stooge Mac video I've seen that's not a commercial for one of their products. BRAVO, Dan the Man!
Thanks Dan!
That's an amazing idea !
Great tip, thanks for sharing.
Dan Erlewine is fantastic. he makes his own tools when he needs them. many of his designs are made into tools that are sold by Stew Mac. I believe he must be Partially made of wood. and I mean that in a good way because he's an amazing woodworker. I've seen him do amazing things with wood involved in the building and repairing guitars. he is always coming up with very unique ideas like this idea. that he got from a friend and he decided to pass on to us. this is a brilliant idea and it probably will work on other sand papers besides on the sanding machine. and I like his sense of humor. and it leaves me to say there can't be anything to good about a colonoscopy LOL. well I have to say thanks again Dan. I have learned so much from you.
As Usual, Another Great Dan Tip !!!
Thanks Dan !
Excellent tip Dan! Just ran some boards on my 22" and one had some finish that gunked it up pretty bad. Mason jar and some purple power degreaser worked like a charm! Cheers and thanks for sharing your experience!
Dan is my hero - He reminds me of a highschool shop teacher - great guy
Brilliant. I have that exact machine and doing something like this has never crossed my mind. Thx
No problem 👍
Great tip ! Thanks for it .
I love this gentleman!
Huh glad you shared this going to give it a try.
I have the powermatic drum sander and I've lost count on how much and how many of the sanding rolls I've bought and thrown away, until now. Nomore throwing them in the bin I'm going to be putting your Mason jar to the test for sure. Thank you for sharing and thank your friend for telling you about it 😊. All the best from the UK 🇬🇧
That is very good tip,thank you
I like your presentation style. Excellent
Great tip! Thanks
You guys are the best!
Thank you! ❤️🎸
Outstanding tip! Thank you, sir.
Love it . Thank you!
Great tip. Thanks
Great tip!
This is one of the most utilitarian things I’ve seen!
Thanks for sharing that with us
That is a neat trick, I’m going to try it on my sanding drums that I use on my drill and see if it works to rejuvenate those drums to new again.
Sir thank you for sharing. I usually don't throw sand paper out I simply find the areas that I can recuperate and cut those pieces out. When I do turning I use the portion I would otherwise throw away. Again very much appreciate you sharing this method for cleaning the belt.
I have been looking for a method to do this. Thank you.
Thanks so much for this tip. I don't build guitars (I play them) but I do a lot of wood carvings using the same types of woods. My sanding belts get all gummed up and dirty the same as your drum. This is going to save me some cash.
Did nobody else catch that crack about COLONOSCOPY? lol :] Dan is having fun making vids and it shows. thx again for a great, informative video. StewMac gets better and better
Cool! Thanks a bunch for this Dan!
You bet!
Thank u for this... would not have thought of using a solvent on em.
Great tip, Thank you
There is another simple method Dan. Use a dry silicone cartridge that is used to seal the joints of the showers. You start the machine and go through the sandpaper and the dirt comes out.It is similar to the special rubber they sell and more effective
Does it really work better than the “traditional” one?!
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It works 👌
Thanks for the tip.