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I dreamt of using the CNC router to flatten the sole and sides of my wooden and steel hand planes.
But is there something cheaper than this which cost USD500 + postage from USA to Australia?
(I used to tune my hand planes by hand using fine wet/dry sandpaper on a large tile or glass.
But my wooden hand jointer plane is 610mm long x 80mm wide x 80mm high (excluding handle)

My water cool spindle can run from 1,000 RPM to 24,000RPM.

 

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I dreamt of using the CNC router to flatten the sole and sides of my wooden and steel hand planes.
But is there something cheaper than this which cost US500 + postage from USA to Australia?
(I used to tune my hand planes by hand using fine wet/dry sandpaper on a large tile or glass.
But wooden hand jointer plane is 610mm long x 80mm wide x 80mm high (excluding handle)

View attachment 403769

My water cool spindle can run from 1,000 RPM to 24,000RPM.

Would this kit be suitable? ONLY $19.10

Coceca 2 inch 100PCS Sanding Discs Pad Kit for Drill Grinder Rotary Tools with Backer Plate 1/4" Shank Includes 80-3000 Grit Sandpapers : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

Coceca 2 inch 100PCS Sanding Discs Pad Kit for Drill Grinder Rotary Tools with Backer Plate 1/4" Shank Includes 80-3000 Grit Sandpapers : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

www.amazon.com.au

I could try programing G-code to do some orbital movement not just moving straight but I need to solve the dust collection issue first.

 

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For me it shows unavailable. I don't see where it states an acceptable rpm - your minimum of 1,000 may be too much for this. My water cooled spindle says 6k to 24k, fwiw.

I can get this kit in Australian ebay for AU $21.08

These are made for a drill.
A typical drill press RPM is between 2000-3600 RPM.
My corded B&D 1/2" hammer drill has speed of up to 3,000RPM.
My Makita 18V 1/2" Drill has speed of up to 1,300RPM.
If I have to, I will run at 6,000rpm but I have established that my spindle can run at 1000rpm when controlled by Mach3 "M3 S1000" (clockwise) or "M4 S1000" (counterclockwise) M-codes.
My VFD inverter also has some settings to increase torque when RPM is low.

 

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I will try to make a dust collection out of a CD container cover (i have plenty) and vacuum cleaner connector. Shown in picture is a 3" disk sander which can lock or unlock mandrel (made in Germany). I won't be using it because 3" may requires slow RPM.

 

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Ordered kit from ebay for only AUD18.99. Mandrel (shank) is M6 (not 1/4") but I do have 6mm collet.

And I already have a dust-boot if I use 2" sander disks (Will only need to make a dust chute if I use 3" sanding disks).

 

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Good News.
I Just found 2" 50mm Polishing Backing Pads Hook & Loop 6mm Shank B
that specifies max. 10,000 RPM - cost AUD6.31 each

 

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Good News.
I Just found 2" 50mm Polishing Backing Pads Hook & Loop 6mm Shank B
that specifies max. 10,000 RPM - cost AUD6.31 each View attachment 403839

Just received the 195pc kit. But I don't like the mandrel (shank).
It is about 5.5mm instead of 6mm - suitable for a drill chuck only not a 6mm collet.
Will wait for the more precise 6mm Shank B that specifies max. 10,000 RPM
Update:
(I actually mounted it to test.
it worked fine spinning at 2,000RPM to 8000RPM. Some vibration noise at 10,000rpm)

 

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Floating sanding head

Question is would anyone pay USD495 for that 5" (max 10,000RPM) Neiko Floating sanding head

when a 5" (max. 12,500 RPM) sanding head as shown below cost just USD10?

 

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Balance, quality? Granted, that's a huge difference but that leads me to believe there must be something in between.

Better Quality SURE.
But I don't believe you can rate something at max. 12,500 RPM when it is NOT balanced.
Plus we are attaching abrasive disks via velcro on both. How can anyone attach abrasives 100% concentrically in order to maintain any perfect balance?