Lathe mounted sanding pad

[Terry Quiram]

Now that Noah is into turning mushrooms I will share a tip for sanding the caps or bottoms after you part them off. Mounted to a small faceplate I trued up a piece of plywood to fit a 5" hook and loop sanding disc. I found an old thin mouse pad with a plastic face and using contact cement glued the rubber side to the plywood. I had to press it in a vice until the glue set. Stick self adheisive hook to the plastic side of the pad. Mount your favorite hook and loop paper and go to town.

[Jim Becker]

What a great idea!

[John Miliunas]

Hey Terry, now that IS a cool idea! Simple, yet sophisticated at the same time. Thanks for the tip! :cool:

[Jay Kilpatrick]

Terry,
Make another one, but omit the mouse pad foam. Now you've got a quick way to sharpen without a grinder. Gives a flat bevel too, if you're into that sort of thing.
~Jay