STOP Throwing Away Used Sandpaper Rolls. Clean them! (It’s SUPER Easy!)

Whether you're a woodworker or guitar maker... if you use a drum sander you know how easy it is to clog up the sandpaper rolls (especially if you are sanding resinous woods). Throwing them away when they get clogged gets quite expensive! In this video, Dan demonstrates a neat trick to clean heavily clogged sandpaper, so you can reuse it. When you're done it will look (almost) as good as new.

It's cheap, it's fast, and very simple to do.
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[nocturnalmadness]

"Reminds me of having a colonoscopy."

Lol, Dan. That line seems to have come out of nowhere, but it's always great to throw a bit of humor or something unexpected in there.

[trcmf]

This is the first StewMac video I’ve seen, YouTube suggested it. I have to say, I love how the information is presented. It’s like I’m having a chat neighbour or you buddy I’ve known forever.
Fantastic presentation and awesome tip. Definitely worth subscribing to.

[twoodfrd]

We need to speak with Dan's proctologist. Somethin's not right.

[Gniff]

“…hardly worth making a video…” said no Dan Erlewine fan ever. You can get on camera and talk about pretty much anything you know about guitars/woodworking etc and we’re gonna watch it without any hesitation. Thanks for sharing your invaluable knowledge with the world, no matter what it is.

[peterowen]

I did try it with powerful industrial kitchen cleaning detergent. I had kept a really tatty belt as a template. I cleaned it it works and is now back in the sander. Best tip I have had from You Tube. Wish I had kept the other belts. Thank you .

[dimitrisloufakis]

For the last tip, if you don't have a paint strainer easily available, you can just use coffee filters. One might feel too flimsy, so you can double up and it works fantastic!

[CloudNey]

I work with I.T., but for some reason I found this video so entertaining that made me subscribe to your channel. looking forward to seeing more of your content on my feed.

[h.a.]

I don't know why Youtube thinks I need to know about this, but I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. A nice craftsman sharing a neat little trick in the nicest way. Very wholesome and who knows, I do sand small stuff from time to time, maybe this will come in handy at some point!

[matchrocket]

I hate trowing things out. If I can fix it, I will. Even little things. I have a Shop Vac I've been using for over 20 years. I replaced the On/Off switch about 10 years ago. This little trick you showed us here is awesome. I don't have a large sander like you but my brain is telling me I can use that solvent to solve similar problems. Thanks for that great tip.

[franciscocruzjr]

I use an old sneaker sole. works well. I also use a used entry door mat to clean my 5-inch sanding disk.

[irakopilow]

Wowzer! That was one of the coolest tips/tricks I have ever seen.

[DriftwoodGuitars]

Wait, WHAT?! My mind is blown! Thanks, Dan!

[aaronw]

Best video I have watched in quite some time!

[twagenknecht]

Not only great for luthiers, but also us what do home woodworking. Thanks for this amazing tip.

[timseverson]

1:45.... "It reminds me of having a Colonoscopy".. LOL
Thanks for the great tip. I build cabinets and guitars and have thrown countless belts away over the years.

[thedevilinthecircuit]

I've been using Simple Green the exact same way for years. This just may be the first Stooge Mac video I've seen that's not a commercial for one of their products. BRAVO, Dan the Man!

[brooksroman]

This is one of the most utilitarian things I’ve seen!

[SuperBriansmoke]

Amazing. I have a horizontal belt sander at work that Gina up with glue and crud really quickly. I’m going to try this.

[BXGuitars]

Dan, you're a legend!! Excellent advice as always.

[simonr]

I have the powermatic drum sander and I've lost count on how much and how many of the sanding rolls I've bought and thrown away, until now. Nomore throwing them in the bin I'm going to be putting your Mason jar to the test for sure. Thank you for sharing and thank your friend for telling you about it 😊. All the best from the UK 🇬🇧