Thought I'd share something I tried this past summer. While enjoying a summer morning sanding down an old table for refinishing I couldn't help but notice the dried out, cracked and multi layers of dead skin I had on the heels of my feet. (Sorry for the visual. However, if I had premeditated my next actions, I probably would have taken a "before" picture which would be worse.)
After finishing sanding the table top with the orbital sander, I then sat down to take a well deserved rest, orbital sander in hand. You can guess what came next. Yup.
I just performed the act again this morning...orbital sander to the bottom of my heels. 220 grit seems to work for me, but that's because I'm in maintenance mode. A more agressive grit was required in the summer. (Worth noting that this method isnt the best for the rest of your foot as I'm not sure what the kids would think hearing dad laughing by himself in the bathroom with a power tool buzzing.)
Anyway, thought I'd share. The same satisfaction one gets from any do-it-yourself job (and no doubt cheaper and less girlie than getting a pedicure.) This unemployed thing does have it's benefits!
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"So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think... The good outnumber you, and we always will." Patton Oswalt
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
For more Precise work you have to invest in a Dremule Tool.Tell the second half that you know how to save money.When she asks you how, tell her to go to the Garage.
holy crap geoff, we gotta get you back to work before something really bad happens!
Haaa! I learned a bit of a lesson the first time when I went with the coarse grit and pressed a little to hard. (Similar to what the "cheese grater would likely produce LOL) Maybe I'll dress up my sander with a catchy name and take the show on the road to Dragons Den!
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"So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think... The good outnumber you, and we always will." Patton Oswalt
your not the only one who uses a sander!! LOL I actually use a belt sander with the adjustible speed. Works great, just set it on the floor with a big clamp to hold it and have at it!!
-- Edited by 59poncho on Friday 4th of February 2011 04:27:54 PM
