Flash on Tires

I made this tool from a couple of rubber washers, some threaded rod and some nuts from the local hardware store. I chuck ti up in a cordless drill and spin the tire while I sand it.

The tires I am using aren't slicks and the tread prevents the flash from being sanded past the tread. I'm going to try to use a very small sharpened screwdriver to remove the flash. Hopefully it works.

Would an old dental pick shaarpened to a chissel point clean out the treads for you? My dentists gives away his old picks for the asking.
Carl

QUOTE: Originally posted by mkhoot I made this tool from a couple of rubber washers, some threaded rod and some nuts from the local hardware store. I chuck ti up in a cordless drill and spin the tire while I sand it.

I have also made this tool. I put it in the drill press and it works great. Adds realisum to the tires. Don't sand to aggressive on tires with tread, you only need to knock off the shine. I use a sharp #11 blade to remove the flash from between the treads down the middle of the tires.