Replies

1. 
   jackplane | Feb 11, 2005 08:48pm | #1

   files,rasps and rifflers would be your best bet- they won't flex and they transmit more cutting force to the cherry. the other option with power tools is an oscillating spindle sander.

1. 
   Jellyrug | Feb 11, 2005 09:13pm | #2

   Jack,

   Thanks, yep I have an oscillating spindle sander, but some of the areas are too tight to get into, with my smallest spindle.

   Apologies for being slow, but what is a "riffler"

1. 
   Len | Feb 11, 2005 09:48pm | #3

   Here's a link to some rifflers

   http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=42525&cat=1,42524

   They are mostly used to for carving but would work. You might consider trying needle rasps.

   http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=30286&cat=1,42524

   or

   http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=20144&cat=1,42524

   I made an oscillating file with an old sewing machine motor and the foot control. You might be able to chuck a needle file into a jig saw. Bosch sells files that fit in their jig saws.

   Hope this helpsHi, I'm Len and I'm a Toolaholic...

2. 
   forestgirl | Feb 12, 2005 12:04am | #4

   Just to check on the process end of things, what brand and configuration of blade are you using?

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

1. 
   Jellyrug | Feb 12, 2005 12:31am | #5

   Hey there Forest,

   I have read your previous posts about those good blades and looked at their site, but have not purchased any to try yet. Think I'm using Vermont, from Lowes and the cut is OK, guess I don't know of any better. By tomorrow at noon, it's all over and don't know of a local supply here in Central CA, so, next time I'll give it a try , after ordering online.

   My challenge is the size of panels, which are too big for the little 16" saw, so I have to attack from all sides to get a curve. LOL, some of the cuts I had to put the blades in with the blade tooth facing the back of the saw.

1. 
   forestgirl | Feb 12, 2005 01:12am | #6

   "some of the cuts I had to put the blades in with the blade tooth facing the back of the saw."  Tooooooooooooo funny!  You really are pushing the limits, aren't you!

   I'd simply urge you to call and talk to Mike when you're ready to order.  He really will help you get the right blades.  There is a bewildering array available, and he carries a couple that no-one else has too.

   Congrats on finishing your project!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

3. 
   ron61 | Feb 12, 2005 02:50am | #7

   Cherry is very bad about burning .

   
   

   ---

   Edited 2/11/2005 7:02 pm ET by Ron

4. 
   WillGeorge | Feb 13, 2005 07:08pm | #8

   They sell sanding strips for jig-saws.. BUT a bit expensive to use all the time.

   I use emery paper and made some little wooden holders that tighten up with a screw and nut. I have a friend that makes the strips (two sided) and uses little brass hammer down grommets..