How to remove a thin amount of wood from a surface that is small, delicate and somewhat curved?

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How to remove a thin amount of wood from a surface that is small, delicate and somewhat curved?

by Nati
(Maryland)

Hello!

I have a question for a machinist!

What I'm trying to find is a tool (or tools) that will allow me to remove a very thin amount of wood from a surface that is small, delicate and somewhat curved.

For example, is there a tool that could remove .5 millimeters from one small area on the side of a perfectly cylindrical pencil? Or an even smaller amount?

I'd do it by hand but I need to be able to repeat the process hundreds of times.

I appreciate your time and help! Thanks!

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removing small amount of wood
by: UNION JACK

I wonder if your talking about making a flat area on your cylinder if you are how about using a dremel with router attachment but chucking a small sanding disc instad of a router bit, you would need to make a jig with stops to make identical flats.might be worth a try.

Thanks!
by: Nati (Maryland)

Thanks, Frank!

May I ask you two follow up questions?

Can you give me a site link to better illustrate what you mean by 'template' in this context? I know what a template is in non-machining contexts but since I'm not a machinist I'm not 100% sure what you mean.

Also, are you a machinist for hire to help develop a project? I'm looking for one and perhaps you could help me?

Please feel free to contact me at natiwodehouse@gmail.com.

Thanks again!

Try sanding templates
by: Frank Ford

Without knowing the specifics of the job, it sounds like you'll want to set up a sanding operation, using a drum or belt sander and a template to hold and guide the piece.

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How to remove a thin amount of wood from a surface that is small, delicate and somewhat curved?

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