Looking for a sanding wheel like this

[Brian Tymchak]

Morning all,

I need to sand some irregularly shaped childrens toys and I think I need a sanding wheel like the one shown at the 8:43 mark in this video: https://youtu.be/PGkcnKTVJXA?si=iYoAL_hOerJMoWkM

Probably a 220-240 grit.

Does anyone know what I need to search for? I keep coming up with the little dremel wheels which are useless for my need.

Thanks, Brian

[Bradley Gray]

Klingspor mac mops

[Jerry Bruette]

These aren't real wide but may work.
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/sanding-abrasives/form~flap-wheel/nylon-mesh-cushioned-arbor-mount-flap-sanding-wheels/

[Ron Selzer]

I agree with Bradley
Abrasives - Specialty Abrasives & Accessories - Contour Sanding Stars and Mops - Page 1 - Klingspor's Woodworking Shop (https://www.woodworkingshop.com/abrasives/specialty-abrasives-accessories/contour-sanding-stars-and-mops/)
Ron

[Brian Tymchak]

Thanks guys! Both of those suggestions look promising.

[Tom M King]

I'm not sure what you're talking about specifically, but I glanced through the video and saw a Sand-O-Flex. They're very effective. I've been using an old metal one since the 1970's, ordered from an ad in FWW back then. They need a motor that will spin it at about 2500 rpm. They work fast, but the sanding fingers wear down fairly quickly. You stop and manually advance them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026GL55A/?coliid=ICE2F96IKQZQT&colid=2P8GBP5SU4LS7&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[Rich Engelhardt]

Lowes & Home Depot sell flap wheel sanders for not a whole lot of money.

Use a light touch with one though - - they go through wood like a hot knife through soft butter.

[Tom M King]

looks a lot like this one:

https://quickwood.com/collections/flap-wheels/products/flap-wheel-10od-28-slot

[Larry Frank]

Klingspor mac mop.....

[Brian Tymchak]

looks a lot like this one:

https://quickwood.com/collections/flap-wheels/products/flap-wheel-10od-28-slot

Thanks Tom. Yes it does. That one is a bit pricey! Wonder what might make it worth the cost vs the klingspor at about 1/2 the cost.

[Bradley Gray]

These are cheaper than the Klingspor, I use them.

https://www.supergrit.com/flap-wheels-bore-polishers-crosses-and-squares.html