SIP bobbin sander

[willbat]

Hi

Does anyone know if you can get extra bobbins for the SIP table top bobbin sander. I'm looking for a wider range of sizes. Also does anybody know where is the best place to buy replacement sleeves is?

Thanks

 

[Lord Nibbo]

Just scroll down the page HERE

 

[staffie]

You could also try http://www.carrolltools.com/index2.html, they do a few different versions.

 

[willbat]

Ah Ha! they seem like the ones, different name on the machine but looks the same. Thanks

 

[jonny boy]

I'm pretty certain it's the same machine as the Machine mart Clark sander, and they sell the replacement sleeves in a pack of three I think.

jon.

 

[neilricketts]

hi, you can also get the sleeves from toolstation.com

 

[RogerS]

I'm clearly missing something here as I can't see what the benefits are of a bobbin sander. When/where would you use one?

Can anyone enlighten me please?

Thanks

 

[p111dom]

How else (other than by hand) would you sand a concave arc? A bobbin sander has been on my list for ages. I even have a space for one in the worshop with power and a connoection for the plumbed in extraction already there. Maybe for Christmas :?

 

[davegw]

How else (other than by hand) would you sand a concave arc?

Drum sander on a pillar drill?

 

[p111dom]

Fair enough but that's like saying why buy a table saw when a hand held circular saw and a straight edge will do. A dedicated machine is always better.

 

[wizer]

nothing but a luxury... which I have

 

[willbat]

I seem to use it for the most random of jobs, kept in a cupboard for most of its life, but invaluable when it does come out. I did have a drill press sanding kit, but there is no comparison, its so much more effective when it bobs!!

 

[OPJ]

Sanding curves on a drill press is potentially dangerous as the chuck can apparently vibrate loose and jump out at you... I don't use my bobbin sander a lot but it's lovely to use; so quiet and smooth during use - I cannot imagine a pillar drill setup would be nearly as satisfying.

It also saves you from the hassle of having to setup one machine for various tasks.