I recently purchased a Lapping Tool. It works great for sanding fine details.

I sand things with Emory Boards (Nail Files) driven by my lapping tool. You can purchase 80, 150, 240, 400, etc grit Emory Boards on line at low prices. For example: 25 of 150 grit Double Sided Emory Boards for $9 on 7/19/26.

Note: Lapping tools are used in the metal working world to flatten, smooth, or polish hard surfaces like metal and glass.

I like a Standard Angle Drill for 2 & 3 inch sanding disks. The one on the right.

I like a Heavy Duty Angle Drill for 5 & 6 inch sanding disks. The one on the left.

Aluminum Sanding Backup Pads are the Rolls-Royce of Backup Pads. They are not necessary. You can make your own or use cheap plastic ones.

However, good plastic ones may cost almost as much. I have found that the extra weight of an Aluminum Backup Pad acts sort of like a fly wheel that makes things run smoother. They are heavy, but not top heavy. I like them.

I really like them for 5" sanding disks. Continue reading Aluminum Backup Pads for Sanding Disks →