Micro Sander fr. Toothbrush

[dhbarr]

https://m.imgur.com/a/SI5Jv

Anybody try something like this?

 

[rharshberger]

https://m.imgur.com/a/SI5Jv

Anybody try something like this?

Best use for an electric tooth brush I have seen yet....now where did I put that thing....

Thanks for sharing, I may be converting one soon after reading that.

 

[MikeyDSlagle]

I have looked at my electric tooth brush often wondering if this sort of thing was doable. Just never went any farther.
Awesome
Thanks

 

[rstaff3]

That's a great idea! You don't even have to buy a new base if you have replaceable tips.

 

[Woody's Workshop]

Gets a Thumbs Up here.

 

[Marc_G]

After wishing my Black and Decker "Mouse" sander was smaller, I considered doing the same thing at one point. Never got around to it but may have to revisit the project if I can pick up an el cheapo toothbrush.

 

[farsidius]

Thanks for sharing that link. I can think of many ways to use a small head sander like that

-brant

 

[MALBAR 70]

Well, now I know what I'm doing tomorrow. Great idea, thanks for sharing.

 

[BigDuphis]

Just made one of these, it works great! Takes wood filler off tube spirals like a champ!

 

[OverTheTop]

I like the toothbrush hack. Clever.

I have one of these dental drills that works great:

$120AUD including freight.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dental-...02300174?hash=item33b05e450e&autorefresh=true
They mention that it includes compressor, but it is just a translation failure. You need to feed it compressed air.

Works great as a toolpost grinder on the lathe too.

Works well, but I suspect for sanding that the toothbrush may do a better job!

 

[MALBAR 70]

Picked up the parts the other day, but just got around to putting it together. Amazing little tool. I tested it out on some Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty I used to fill the spirals on my Airborne Surveillance Missile. Worked fantastic, my new favorite tool.