A precision tool for luthiers, woodworkers, and modelers
Thickness materials precisely
Make Duplicate Parts with a Pattern or Template
Shape complex parts freehand
The
Luthier's Friend ™ Precision Sander consists of a a 10" x 12" laminated
base (254mm x305mm) with a micro-adjustable fence and specially made sanding drum. With it, you
can thickness andpattern sand
wood up to 2-3/4" tall (70mm).
Mount it on your drill press, make a few quick adjustments, and you are ready to go.
Lock the fence in position and sand a your material to a rough dimension. Remove a few thousandths of an inch by turning the spring loaded micro-adjust knob and running the part through again.
When the Robo-Sander™ sanding drum is locked in the full down position, the guide wheel becomes a lower bearing insuring the stability needed for accurate thickness sanding.
Dust free operation is achieved with even the smallest shop vac attached to the dust shroud surrounding the drum.
In the up position, use the Robo-Sander™ flush trim sander to duplicate parts using a template or even an old part as a pattern.
Lower the flush trim bearing into the table and you have a very stable sanding drum with which you can quickly freehand complex shapes.
When you are not using the Luthier's Friend™, hang it on the wall and use the drill press as you normally would.
The Luthier's Friend™ is a one stop sanding station and thickness sander designed to meet the demands of anyone requiring precision. Luthiers, woodworkers, model makers, instrument makers , knife makers,bow makers,boat builders , home shop owners ,and architectural modelers will all find it useful. You can thickness wood to precisely down to 0.010"(0.25mm) , make duplicate parts using templates, and shape complex parts freehand.
It sets up easily on the drill press and hangs on a nail when you are not using it.
Dust collection is nearly perfect.
The Need
Many craftsmen have small shops with few power tools, usually a bandsaw and a drill press. Often they must go to other shops to have material thicknessed. The Luthier's Friend™ allows the maker to do everything "in house" while keeping his shop small and simple.
1. Thickness sand precisely in your own shop
2. Duplicate parts from a pattern or an old part
3. Shape complex parts freehand
4. Work on parts too small for conventional sander
5. Dust free operation
6. Quick and Easy to set up & use
7. No tear out on figured woods
8. Safe
9. Compact
10 . Inexpensive
1. An extra tall 2" dia. x 3" tall Robo-Sander™ pattern sander
2. A phenolic resin covered table with a micro adjustable fence
3. A dust collector shroud which connects to your shop vac.
4. Extra sanding sleeves 50, 80, and 120 grit.
5. Instructions and safety sheet
The
Luthier's Friend™ costs $159
Shipping is $14.50
Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada are extra
The
Small Parts Vise is $18
The Bridge Compensator™ Vise is $25
Extra 2x3 Robo-Sander™ is $25
Extra Sanding Sleeves are $1.50
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