Inflatable Sander Replacement

In this video I show you how to make a simple inflatable sander replacement. Inflatable sanders are really expensive, and the replacement sleeves are outrageously expensive. The expense would be justified if inflatable sanders were reliable, but they are notorious for leaking air. If you want to sand concave surfaces there aren't any commercially available alternatives. So I decided to make one from some scrap wood, a 1/4" bolt, and some adhesive velcro. DIY13
The total cost is probably less than $1, but $1 is a nice and round number. I hope you find this project useful and hope it saves you some money and frustration from overpriced inflatable sanders.
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[@unholycheeseburger]

Thank you so much! I made one just ad you described! Works great!
Note: for making spoons i grind out and sand the spoon inner part first. Makes it easier to clamp when it is still a brick shaped piece of wood.

[@StopGravity]

I've been trying to figure out how to make something similar, but this is much better. Thanks for the video, it was a lot of help.

[@MRrwmac]

Now that was some great inspiration and some very effective reality! Nice work, very nice work!

[@johnzzhu]

Thanks Mac. And money saving.

[@pyladian]

Nicely done video,to the point,and very well done,kudos to you

[@MRrwmac]

John, must have missed this one when you first published it! Absolutely great build. Thanks for sharing!!

[@johnzzhu]

Thanks Mac. It is an old one.

[@jeghedderhenrik]

simple and cleve solution , thks, ive been looking for this

[@Lemongrasspicker]

That is really clever! Thanks so much for sharing this John

[@johnzzhu]

Thank you. May be you can make on for your brace, may be an egg beater drill.

[@Lemongrasspicker]

The eggbeater drill would be a great way to use this. I could easily see this as working as a way to round off corners on large boring jobs with a brace.

[@JBL486]

Fantastic, thank you!!

[@AlfFisher]

Good idea, I liked it. Thanks, John.
Mark Fisher. Ukraine.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Brilliant, this is in the brain vault now for when I need it.

[@johnzzhu]

Thanks. I think you're going to like it.

[@tooljunkie555]

how cool is that!?! that's awesome John definitely going to do that could use that I'm so many projects good stuff great video

[@johnzzhu]

Thanks Joe. That's the idea, for people like yourself to save some money and frustration.

[@tooljunkie555]

John Zhu man defintely will!!thanks for the great idea

[@robertbrunston5406]

Good idea! Thanks

[@johnzzhu]

You're welcome.

[@bigscreenbird8198]

Really cool man!

[@johnzzhu]

Thank you.

[@darshanajayakody2113]

Great👍❤️work💪💪✌️

[@mhaz49]

Brilliant!

[@johnzzhu]

Thank you.

[@fritzkraemer1185]

real helpfull tip! 😁 nice and easy

[@johnzzhu]

Thanks Fritz. That's a good formula.

[@Tugmun11]

Awesome, I'll get right on it. I'v been on a spoon and bowl kick

[@johnzzhu]

Thanks, I know what you mean. I think you're going to like it, it has be great for my spoons.

[@andrewooddotcom]

Nice idea, thank you :)

[@johnzzhu]

You're welcome.

[@randysmith4344]

What size did you turn the dowel to start? Great idea and thanks for sharing.

[@OlcayMsrloglu]

This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing...
By the way "Sanding sleeve template (link coming by 5/7/17)" ???

[@johnzzhu]

Sorry for nothing having it by 5/7/17, I've been crazy busy IRL. Pushed it back to 5/14/17.

[@jayberube6929]

Thanks for the tip, will try it. Also, do you have a video or design for the spoon clamping jig you use at 1:50 in your video?

[@johnzzhu]

I just made it up, it's just a 3rd class lever with hinge, a place to rest on my specific vise and a rest for the spoon shape.

[@TensileStrength]

Why didn't I think of this!?!

[@pierrerousseau8770]

What part of his is inflatable ??

[@johnzzhu]

Inflatable Sander Replacement.

[@OutletFlow]

I can't believe I'm quoting Peter griffin....but..
WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS?!

[@johnzzhu]

Thanks OW. To answer PG, I don't want to profit from this; I just want to help people save money; so they can spend it on more important things, gigli, gigli.

[@bobdickweed]

Inflatable ?

[@johnzzhu]

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