Hey boys any advice for an old hand sander? The paper slides off in seconds?

[Josie Ramoan]

So I like to do the occasional DIY around the house and I thought maybe someone here might be able to help me.

I have borrowed an old Craftsman palm sander, which says Sears on it so it's potentially older than I am. '3 year warranty'



I have tried finding some advice online but I've already tried all the suggestions.

I know that I'm loading it correctly. It just does not want to keep a tight hold.

I figured maybe a board full of men might have some ideas I'm not seeing?

For context: I have a couple bar chairs I'm trying to repaint but first I have to get the original paint off! Grrrrrrr

 

[oral.com]

I have the same one with the same problem. No solution, its a cheap sander with a poor design

 

[LTO_3]

This may/may not work but have the sandpaper slightly longer than the sanding pad so you can duct tape it to the back of the sanding pad.
Other than that borrow your neighbour's sander.

LTO_3

 

[Josie Ramoan]

This may/may not work but have the sandpaper slightly longer than the sanding pad so you can duct tape it to the back of the sanding pad.
Other than that borrow your neighbour's sander.

LTO_3

Thank you!

Sadly, I've tried that. I have also tried doubling up the paper to create more friction as was suggested in a Youtube video.

This sander is borrowed from a neighbour.

 

[angrymime666]

I cant tell my the picture but is the paper held in by clamps(compressed) or are there rollers?

if its held in by clamps the clamps may have been bent out of shape by regularly clamping down. you could shim the clamps where the paper sits with something like a popsicle stick.

if its rollers doubling up the paper usually works, but you have tried that already.

or you could spend 50 for a cheapie from canadian tire.

otherwise a wood block with sand paper wrapped around does the same trick, just with a bit more elbow grease. use a coarse paper for removing material quickly then a finer grit for smoothing out the the coarse sanding marks.

 

[Robert Mugabe]

Like angrymime said. Double sheets of sand paper should work. I guess, if you have room, triple.

 

[Josie Ramoan]

So doubling the paper didn't work.

I tried shims with folded paper. Also no dice.

I have gotten some of those nylon scrubbies and have made shims and it looks promising but I haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

I just want to paint a couple chairs a fun colour!!

xx

 

[Robert Mugabe]

So doubling the paper didn't work.

I tried shims with folded paper. Also no dice.

I have gotten some of those nylon scrubbies and have made shims and it looks promising but I haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

I just want to paint a couple chairs a fun colour!!

xx

I dunno. Try this. looks like he is slipping the other piece of sand paper rough edge to rough edge.
Keeping sandpaper on Black & Decker sander! - YouTube

 

[angrymime666]

if you are just painting....
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scuff it up with some steel wool or sandpaper just enough primer will stick. there are spray on primers made for better adhesion to a finish coat. the box store sell it. paint your color.

 

[Josie Ramoan]

if you are just painting....
.
scuff it up with some steel wool or sandpaper just enough primer will stick. there are spray on primers made for better adhesion to a finish coat. the box store sell it. paint your color.

They are a very heavy black lacquer paint. I want to do a light colour (probably turquoise) so sanding with the electric sander should have been the easier route.

 

[oral.com]

That sander is a finishing sander, no way it’s going to take off black lacquered paint , even if the paper holds, it will get gummed up in minutes.
If you’re really keen on this, you should start with a paint remover.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

Buy sanding paper with a peel off sticky side. or use double stick tape between sander and sand paper. Double sided sticky tape works good for sticking on dildos too.

 

[Beachguy]

Buy the pre cut paper designed for Sanders. It has thicker more durable paper backing. Make sure it is perfectly square before you clamp it down.

 

[Robert Mugabe]

Double sided sticky tape works good for sticking on dildos too.

I guess if anyone should know it would be you.

 

[Josie Ramoan]

That sander is a finishing sander, no way it’s going to take off black lacquered paint , even if the paper holds, it will get gummed up in minutes.
If you’re really keen on this, you should start with a paint remover.

With the right grit it seems to be working fine. The paper just slides out after less than a minute. Ive managed to get a nice part of the seat done. It just took about as long as doing it by hand.

 

[Josie Ramoan]

Buy the pre cut paper designed for Sanders. It has thicker more durable paper backing. Make sure it is perfectly square before you clamp it down.

This is very helpful thanks!! Will do.

 

[Moneyclutch]

You can get a nice Orbital sander at home depot for around $50

 

[Moneyclutch]

You can get a nice Orbital sander at home depot for around $50

* it comes with a battery

 

[Ceiling Cat]

I guess if anyone should know it would be you.

* Sticks a dildo on the cacklers head ( with epoxy glue ) while he is passed out in the alley.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

If the paint is very thick, you may want to use a heat gun or chemical paint stripper.