RO90 treating live edge?

[Gjarman12]

Would an interface pad and RO90 work sufficiently on a live edge or should I stick with a wire brush or something else to prep it for finish?

 

[flair woodworks]

It depends on the look you're after.  I would say that sanding a live edge changes the shape too much, no matter how soft of an interface pad you use.

 

[rmwarren]

I tend to agree, even with the interface pad it will soften the live edge details. You can probably use it for part of the sanding depending on the specific slab. I finish smaller edge details using a Foredom with 3M radial disks.

A Dremel works with those disks also, but I have fallen in love with the Foredom in the shop.

RMW

It depends on the look you're after.  I would say that sanding a live edge changes the shape too much, no matter how soft of an interface pad you use.

 

[Paul G]

what kind of wood is involved here?

 

[Gjarman12]

It's walnut.
Does Lee Valley have anything similar to those radial bristles (a quick search didn't find anything...sorry I seem lazy on this)?

 

[Michael Kellough]

This kind of abrasive "mop" is good for live edges or anything you want to clean and soften without altering the shape or dimension.

 

[rmwarren]

Amazon is your friend...

They are pricey but last a long time and work great.

RMW

It's walnut.
Does Lee Valley have anything similar to those radial bristles (a quick search didn't find anything...sorry I seem lazy on this)?

 

[monstrol]

I used my RO90 to clean up the live edge of this spruce slab used as a breakfast table.

 

[Jamestoolie]

Would an interface pad and RO90 work sufficiently on a live edge or should I stick with a wire brush or something else to prep it for finish?

Depends on the look you're going for.