Gordy Hill Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Everyone seems to have a favorite way of cutting sandpaper. I use the back side of a hacksaw blade after folding the sandpaper sand side out. My hacksaw is one of my few tools that has a 'place'. It hangs on the wall over the workbench, is immediately available and goes right back when I'm done. This little bit of efficiency is a bright spot in the wilderness of my world. Try it once or twice. Slip the paper over the blade, zip, and it's cut neat and straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Hill Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Ok, I added three photos. Where'd they go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokeyhydro Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Me old school - metal straightedge and utility knife. For #220 wet/dry and finer I fold, crease, rip . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny B Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I buy mine round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I buy rolls of 2 3/4" psa paper for hand sanding. Production paper slides around too much no matter how you cut and fold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarbaby Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I fold and use the sharp edge of the cast iron table of my tablesaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lathrop Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I do what Tarbaby does. Nothing to find in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dunsworth Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'm so sloppy with epoxy I just rent a five hp floor sander!!!!  ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the rower Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I am assured from all the big boys on Duckworks that once you try Mirka arbonet instead of sandpaper, you will never go back to sandpaper. Â As I am still working on my Core Sound 20, I will be ordering some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I knew an old rigger who always kept his scissors sharp by cutting a sheet of sandpaper now and then. Used his scissors for cutting line for running rigging. he did it all for the old Morgan Yacht Company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lathrop Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I knew an old rigger who always kept his scissors sharp by cutting a sheet of sandpaper now and then. Used his scissors for cutting line for running rigging. he did it all for the old Morgan Yacht Company. Â Methinks your leg has been pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I have a12" very fine hack saw blade that's screwed to the edge of a work bench. The teeth are just proud of the bench edge and the two screws counter sunk flatheads. The paper storage is just above, so a natural place for the cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I know that it sounds strange, but I watched him do it many times. I actually do it myself. It works for awhile between real sharpenings. I used heavy scissors for years to cut F.G. fabrics when I was a boat manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 If cutting sandpaper with scissors is giving you the illusion of sharpening them, then all it is doing is adding a burr to the edges the same way a steel adds a burr to the edge of a chef's knife. I guarantee that it is significantly shortening the life of the scissors over all. There is no good substitute for sharpening a tool properly when ever it is needed. Using a hack saw blade to cut sandpaper is dulling the blade significantly. It is justified by the fact that the blade is cheap and the convenience makes it worth while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Hill Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Dave, The photos didn't get through. Use the BACK side of the hacksaw blade. Fold the sandpaper, Slip it over the back side of the blade at an angle and 'zip!' It's done, neat and clean. Try it once. My photo is too large and I don't know how to reduce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Sure is fun to see everyone riled up. Now if only I can put a motor on the hacksaw blade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokeyhydro Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Sure is fun to see everyone riled up. Now if only I can put a motor on the hacksaw blade...Sawzall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yeah! Cut a whole sleeve at once! Efficiency! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have two hack saw blades screwed to different benches, both where well spent when installed and they've been cutting sand paper (fold, no fold, it doesn't matter), for about 12 years without complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Fold, crease, rip. No tools necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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