small detail sander

[steve_g]

Are any of you using and happy with a small detail sander? I need to get into a recess the size of a business card... I've been using a block of wood with PSA sandpaper epoxied to a cheep palm sander. I've burned it up and am looking for a replacement...

SG

[feinddj]

I have a Fein detail sander. Been at least 15 years. Still runs perfectly and sands well.

[steve_g]

David

I know that Fein makes durable tools and the detail sander was spoken well of in a previous thread here... Do they make a head small enough to fit into a business card size recess?

SG

[shilala]

Steve, I have this Festool detail sander and I can get it in most anywhere. (Mine is actually the DTS EQ Plus, don't know if there's any difference there.)
I've burned up a pile of little sanders, and I saw these being demo'd at Hartville Hardware. Once I tried it, I was sold.
It hooks right up to my Festool Vac and I haven't sucked a lick of sanding dust since. It really is a beautiful thing, even if the pricetag is completely ridiculous.

[feinddj]

The starndard sized pad would not fit. You can modify the sanding head with a jig saw. There are also various premade heads that you can purchase.

[steve_g]

Festool Pad Size 4" x 6"(100 x 150 mm)

A business card is 2"X 3.5"

Still looking!

SG

[steve_g]

I found the Kent sanding finger and it looks like it might work.. I cant verify the dimensions however... http://www.amazon.com/Sanding-Multi-Max-Multimaster-Craftsman-Milwaukee/dp/B004UJBFY2/ref=pd_cp_hi_1