David d400

[michael101]

Hello friends ,

is there anyone who has experience with this tool 

it looks fantastic for small aria ... 

i know proxxon has something similar but the proxxon one  it looks like a toy ,

also the vibration of proxxon its horizontal and that one its vertical ! So its much better ! 
 

 

 

[mtaylor]

There's quite a few different models of those out there.  Some oscillate side to side and other in and out.   It has it's uses for small parts not large one.   Also, best bet it is to check out various models and prices.  Prices and quality range wildly.  

[Richard44]

I have a Proxxon pen sander and can highly recommend it. This is my second one, the first lasted for 20 years or so. As Mark said, these tools are not designed for bulk removal of wood, but I have just used mine to fine sand the second planking on the hull of my Pegasus build. 

 

Cheers

[Landrotten Highlander]

I got one for plastic models.  Comes with different sized heads as well as different grades of emery paper.  Am very pleased with it - very easy to use and adjust sanding speed, little of the vibation goes into the hands/wrists (unlike some other tools I have used in the past). Not sure how effective it would be for wood - depends on the emery paper used, I guess.

 

[Richard44]

1 hour ago, Landrotten Highlander said:

adjust sanding speed,

You can't adjust the speed of the Proxxon. This has never been an issue when sanding wood, but could be if it is used on a plastic model.

 

Edit. Oops. The Proxxon has a choice of two power packs - one of them allows the speed of the tool to be adjusted. 🥴

Edited February 11, 2021 by Richard44

[Roger Pellett]

I have a Proxxon pen sander.  It is hooked up to a MinCraft 12v variable speed power supply.

 

I don’t use it often but there are times when it will work better than anything else.  First of all, the long dimension of the tool is perpendicular to the action of the sanding head.  This means that it works well in confined spaces like the areas between frames in an open boat.  Holding it like a pen gives precise control.  The tool comes with several plastic “feet” that hold the sandpaper attached with pressure sensitive adhesive.  I sometimes make shaped shoes from wood that are glued to the feet to sand different contours.

[Moab]

I also have the Proxxon. And it’s GREAT for small detail work. I’ve only used it on wood...Moab