removing paint from sandpaper

osuroche wrote:
> we use a Ryobi spindle sander to distress painted picture frames. The
> sandpaper does not get worn but fills with the latex paint. Any
> suggestions on removing the paint for longer use?
>


Try a wire wheel to remove paint, the finish with spindle sander.

Lew

You may want to check the lee valley web site. They offer a foam block
for cleaning sand paper.

http://www.leevalley.com

Regards,

Justin West

osuroche wrote:

> we use a Ryobi spindle sander to distress painted picture frames. The
> sandpaper does not get worn but fills with the latex paint. Any
> suggestions on removing the paint for longer use?
>
I use a art gum eraser type product that's designed to clean sanding
belts. I'd expect it to remove the paint, but not really sure it will
be as effective as removing built-up sawdust.

Dave

On 31 Dec 2005 10:29:06 -0800, "osuroche" <[email protected]> wrote:

>we use a Ryobi spindle sander to distress painted picture frames. The
>sandpaper does not get worn but fills with the latex paint. Any
>suggestions on removing the paint for longer use?

Crepe rubber sandpaper cleaners.

<http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/10979>

I bought a Porter Cable version at Coastal Tool for about $3. Now, I
hardly ever replace my 12" sanding disc. <G>

Barry