24 July 2008

How to sand corks


Tools needed:

  • protective glasses,
  • pillar drill,
  • threaded bar with large washers & nuts,
  • tape wound on to bar so it is a good fit,
  • spanner,
  • sandpaper in different grades.


STEP 1   STEP 2
Butt Assembly Butt Assembly

Fit the cork over the threaded bar and tighten the nuts just so that the cork grips.

 

Hold bar in drill chuck. Scrap section of wood or cork though the table of drill helps support the cork whilst sanding.

   
STEP 3    
Butt Assembly    

Using different grades of sandpaper gradually sand the profile you need.

 

 

 

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