Better way to remove worn out Velcro

[Bob Bergstrom]

Just watch a video on one of the turning catalog's web sites on how to remove worn out Velcro from a sanding mandrel. They cut it off with a skew. I've used a knife and razor knife, but if the rubber is still in good shape a little heat from a cigarette lighter will soften the adhesive and the Velcro will peel right off. It is better to pick it off though, because the sticky glue can be hot.

[Bob Bouis]

They might want to be careful with such videos, lest people figure out how easy the mandrels are to make!

You can buy a (big!) sheet of adhesive-backed velcro from Klingspor for $15 or so.

[Mike Goetzke]

They might want to be careful with such videos, lest people figure out how easy the mandrels are to make!

You can buy a (big!) sheet of adhesive-backed velcro from Klingspor for $15 or so.

Ha - I sort of went crazy after Bob showed me how to make these (used 3-different types of foam):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/mbg/Wood%20Turning/IMG_2110_zpstetdtdmd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mbg/media/Wood%20Turning/IMG_2110_zpstetdtdmd.jpg.html)

[Bob Bergstrom]

Ha - I sort of went crazy after Bob showed me how to make these (used 3-different types of

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/mbg/Wood%20Turning/IMG_2110_zpstetdtdmd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mbg/media/Wood%20Turning/IMG_2110_zpstetdtdmd.jpg.html)
Mike, I think you're catching up to me. Nice looking pads.

[Tim Passmore]

Bob---

i looked through their their catalog and scanned their website but was unable to find the Velcro sheets. Could you please provide me wit a little more info? Thanks.

[Bob Bouis]

Try this link, Tim:

https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/vc12040/

[Tim Passmore]

Thanks so much Bob! Merry Christmas!

[Gary Baler]

I get hook and loop 2" in a roll @ Wally Mart or any sewing store for about $20. 15 feet long.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Try this link, Tim:

https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/vc12040/

Its hard to beat the Velcro from the above site. It is tough, heat resistant and lasts a long time. The self stick adhesive is among the best.

[Tim Passmore]

Thanks for the link Bob----ordered.