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27th August 2023, 09:11 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Sand paper
Yes I know probably mentioned a mill times!
Keen to know good sanding hook/loop discs (for turning) available in Australia.
I just buy OS stuff but happy to spend more for something better.
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28th August 2023, 10:13 AM #2
The best deal is to buy in bulk by the sqm and cut your own. Dont worry about getting the sand paper round as the corner over hang helps to protect and lengthen the life of the sanding head. OK if you want/need it to be round make cutters out of old Hole saws they work really well.
As to who, The Sandpaper Man and Gary Pye both have bulk rolls or if you prefer look on Ebay as quite often roll are going there as well. I like Hermes as its good sand paper but hard to get service out of them, gave up in the end.
I havent bought round sand paper in years, also I tend to have 2-3 different sized heads this cuts down on sand paper usage as with the larger diameter you may find the centres aren't worn so I just reduce them to fit the smaller heads.Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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1st September 2023, 08:36 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Happy to pay extra for it to come in hook n loop disc but just after something that is better then the cheap stuff I get from China or is that just the same!?
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2nd September 2023, 08:18 AM #4
I buy the Astra Dot per sqm Astra Sandpaper & Abrasives from The Sandpaper Man
Astra Dot Sand Paper
heres my original link way back still using mine to this day
https://www.woodworkforums.com/archi.../t-127481.htmlInspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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2nd September 2023, 10:13 AM #5
Agree with Hughie, Astradot is good paper and seems to have a good service life. Like most things you get what you pay for in quality. Another option if you are not a big user & only use 25mm or 50mm sanding pads is 1/3rd sheet hook and loop sheets as your "bulk" supply.
One tip that will save you a lot of paper is to reduce lathe speed when sanding. Almost all sand papers used on wood will last longer and perform far better at lower speeds.
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