Getting Rid of Fuzzies

[BigPete]

What is the best way to get rid of fuzzies ? i have been using spiral blades and they leave a lot of fuzzies on the back ,can anyone tell me the best way get rid of them as i dont want to use any power sanders as there are some delicate pieces.....Pete

[Waddawood]

I use pieces of sandpaper and needle files.  Every now and then you can use a dremel type tool with the little sanding cylinders.  Just place a finger on the delicate areas you're sanding near.

[Marshall]

I use the sandpaper installed in the scrollsaw - cut a piece 5" long by 1/2" wide and fold it in half and it should work in your saw . Remember to kept the tension and speed at the lowest setting ..works great for me .......MB

[Unknotted]

I use the sandpaper installed in the scrollsaw - cut a piece 5" long by 1/2" wide and fold it in half and it should work in your saw . Remember to kept the tension and speed at the lowest setting ..works great for me .......MB

What a cool idea!  I love this place.  I'm always learning new things from you guys.

[mrsn]

I recently started torching the back side to get rid of fuzzies. I started with a cigarette lighter and practiced on bottom piece of a stack that I didn't really care about. The method works pretty well. If you get a chance try it.

[daliclimbs]

I use a pencil torch. Lightly go over all fuzzies then lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper. Works like a charm.

[Judy Hunter]

I use a sanding mop.  Just support the piece with your hand on the back.

[grampa]

Im with the burners, Ive got a world war 2 flame thrower put the piece in the garden and let rip....LOL.  I have a tiny butane soldering gun and it works great.......Paul

[zgrimsley]

Would wrapping it in tape help with this? That is what I have done then little sanding just to touch up.

[daliclimbs]

Would wrapping it in tape help with this? That is what I have done then little sanding just to touch up.

Tape helps a bit. The best help is a good blade. I use FD reverse blades. The reverse teeth on the bottom of the blade cuts down a lot on the fuzzies. The tape helps lubricate the blades and extended the blade life more than anything..

[Dawie]

  Learnt something new here again today. Using the scroll saw to sand. I must try that.
David

[Keefie]

I had heard about using scroll saw to sand, but till I got my EX16 I couldn't grip the sandpaper in the clamps. now I'm ready to give it a try.

[BigPete]

Once again many thanks for all your thoughts and suggestions i will try all and see what works best for me   
Paul , just love your method , no messing   
                      ..........Pete

[GrayBeard]

Stack Cut!
The bottom one becomes a 'throw away' unless it comes out well but I sand it with 220 grit on my Random Orbital Sander as I go along....keeps 'fuzzies' to a minimum.

SHARP blades lessen the 'fuzzies'!

~~~GB~~~

[Bill Wilson]

One thing I've tried recently and works really well is a sanding buff, mounted in my Dremel.  I admit it isn't the most economic means, they seem to wear fairly quickly, but they work really well, easier & faster than cleaning pieces by hand with files, emery boards, sandpaper, etc.  Using a low speed on the Dremel and a light touch, even fairly delicate fretwork can be cleaned up with these.  If they were a little cheaper or lasted longer, they would be the greatest thing since sliced bread.