Fuzzies are the bane of every scroller and we all have a variety of ways we deal with them. I think I've stumbled onto one that I haven't heard mentioned before. Many here have used flap sanders. The thought of getting one has intrigued me. The concept seems brilliant and for larger projects they are great, but I've always worried that they were too big and aggressive for very small, delicate fretwork like Christmas ornaments. I'm in the middle of making about 75 ornaments and it dawned on me that I might have something amongst my Dremel accessories that would be ideal. I rooted around and found something, sort of like these finishing buffs.
511E EZ Lock Finishing Abrasive Buffs - 180 & 280 grit (2 Pack) / Model: 511E
I have to say though that the ones I have don't look exactly like the ones pictured in the link. The ones I have are more like a brush, with thousands of tiny bristles, but I couldn't find the exact same thing on Dremel's website. I hope they are still available, because I intend to stock up on them.
Using a light touch and a low speed, these things work fantastic. I can get into all the nooks and crannies and clean off the fuzzies faster and easier than any other method I've tried and there is very little risk of doing damage to fragile pieces. I don't know if any of you are using this, but if you have a Dremel, I encourage you to give it a try. I hope it works as well for you as it is for me.
511E EZ Lock Finishing Abrasive Buffs - 180 & 280 grit (2 Pack) / Model: 511E
I have to say though that the ones I have don't look exactly like the ones pictured in the link. The ones I have are more like a brush, with thousands of tiny bristles, but I couldn't find the exact same thing on Dremel's website. I hope they are still available, because I intend to stock up on them.
Using a light touch and a low speed, these things work fantastic. I can get into all the nooks and crannies and clean off the fuzzies faster and easier than any other method I've tried and there is very little risk of doing damage to fragile pieces. I don't know if any of you are using this, but if you have a Dremel, I encourage you to give it a try. I hope it works as well for you as it is for me.

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