level of sandpaper

[Con LanAdo]

having fun with 5'disks on an orbital sander, fisished with the stoke of HD contractor stock 80#. In resuppling p/u 3M's NEW/BETTER/LONGER LASTING -50% more expensive. Don't like it worth a darn. Anyone have the same problem? Yes, i did get several grades of mediumness.

[Billy Bones]

3M paper has always been a very big disapointment for me. Some people love it, though. And many pro outfits use it exclusively.

For the small user I like Norton sheet products and I'll take whatever discs I can get that aren't 3M. Porter Cable discs seem to do alright, although they're a bit expensive. I'll try Klingspor discs one of these days. I like their paper on my detail sander.

[ 03-07-2005, 02:08 PM: Message edited by: Billy Bones ]

[alienzdive]

The glue that attaches the sand to the paper on both sheets and discs can cause reactions with polyurethanes and some epoxies. For this reason 3M charges a little more for thier premium paper as they use a bonding method on thier abrasive papers that will not react with spray paints.

[Hal Forsen]

I stated using Klingspor a while back and am very happy with their products.
Use the gum rubber cleaner often.
HF

[Mrleft8]

Try the Norton 275 series, AKA "Champagne magnum". terrific stuff. 3M is for hobbyists.

[ 03-07-2005, 05:26 PM: Message edited by: Mrleft8 ]

[Billy Bones]

Originally posted by Mrleft8:
...3M is for hobbyists.

That's what I used to think until someone like Andreas, the big laminated timber god, said that was the only thing they'd use. Go figure. Different strokes...pun intended.

[Con LanAdo]

no i don't HF, thanks

[Steve Miller]

I like the disks by Mirka from Finland. Not expensive and have worked well over 3 boats and many other projects. They wet sand nicely too.

[Ron Williamson]

We use Klingspor and are happy.
R