Make Duplicate Parts on
your Drill Press
using a Pattern or Template
The Robo-Sander™is a heavy duty flush trim sander which will duplicate curved parts quickly and accurately.
It works in much the same way as a flush trim router bit, but unlike the router bit, poses little risk to the work or user and requires only a drill press to use.
It consists of a heavy duty sanding drum with a template guide wheel made from bearing grade phenolic resin . The guide runs on an oilite bronze bearing and is stabilized by two large fender washers. It comes with a 50 grit abrasive sleeve for quick shaping.
It can be used to shape parts which are much too thick to attempt with a router and there is no tear out even with highly figured woods.
I have been making my Robo-Sanders™ since 1992 . I take pride in my work and pay a bit more to use American made industrial quality materials. I personally machine the guide wheels to ensure their accuracy .
Robo- Sanders™come in diameters of 1, 2, and 3 inches.
The largest and
most aggressive of all
Robo-Sanders™,the RS-3000 is favored by
furniture makers . It is used where curves have
a radius of 1-1/2"or better.
Generally used for agressive shaping. Due to weight considerations the rubber cylinder of the RS-3000 is hollow and can distort a bit when tightened.
Metric: 76mm Dia.x 76mm Tall
This is the Robo favored by guitar makers, model builders, hunting bow makers, and craftsmen working on a medium scale. It is used where curves have a radius of 1" or more.
Metric: 51mm Dia.x 51mm Tall
This is the extra tall 2"Robo
It
comes with the
Luthier's Friend™ sanding sysytem. Many folks buy extra drums so they can switch sanding grits by simply switching drums. A big timesaver.
Metric: 51mm Dia.x 76mm Tall
This Robo is a good one for violin, mandolin, and bow makers, clock makers, and model makers. It will shape a curve with a radius of 1/2" (0.508")
Metric: 25mm Dia.x 51mm Tall
Cost $25.00
A Robo-Sander that I make as a special order, often for violin makers. The guide wheel can be from 1/16" to 1/4" oversized and will make a part that is correspondingly larger than the template.
If you would like a special overcutting Robo-Sander™ just send me an email and we can discuss what you would like. I will make a Robo-Sander to your specs.
Metric: 25mm Dia.x 51mm Tall
Industrial quality resin bonded aluminum oxide
sanding sleeves on heavy duty cloth backed cores are available with order of Robo-Sander™.
Cost: 1x1" $1.50 ea... 2x2" $1.85 ea... 2x3" $3.50 ea... 3x3" $4.00 ea.,
"If you need a tool and don't buy it, you will pay for it and not have it"