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    Default Cleaning sanding discs

    Hi all, I notice ubeut sells a product to clean the debris from sandings discs. Has anyone used this? Is it cost effect / does it extend the lift of the discs noticably.

    Thanks very much.

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    I am not sure about the produce neil sells, but there is a carborundum (?) stick available from most hardware stores, for a cost of around $12.00. this works very well in extending the life of your sanding disks.

    It helps if you apply it before using the disk, the again on a regular basis for the life of the disk.

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    I also don't know the ubeaut product but i'm sure it's a good one (creep ), I wonder if it's the same as the one sold by Carbatec, this is a rubber stick that you run on the surface of the moving belt or pad.

    It works very well and does clean most of the stuck on bits of stuff out and improves the life expectancy of the paper.

    Cheers Dave

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    Grab an old thong (the foot type ) - these work just as well and are free (Sorry, I am the original tight @rse).

    Not sure about using a carborundum stick on a sanding disk; they are used to dress grinding wheels ...
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    I have had this idle thought about sanding disks which I will share. I don't use them often enough to test it out right now, so someone may have a view or the experience to comment.

    When using files on metal, it is good practice to rub the file in chalk. This prevents the debris from filling the files grooves, which keeps them working longer. The situation with sanding disks is similar. I was wondering whether chalk, or something else, could be rubbed over the disk to prevent it from clogging up in the first place.

    What do you think?

    Regards from Perth

    Derek

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    I have found the rubber cleaning sticks are great on belt sanders & stationery disk sanders. Most abrasive companies make them.

    as for stopping clogging in the first place use coated abrasives. most of the orbital & random orbital sheets & disks are coated with a sterate which reduces colgging no end.

    it also hepls to use dust extraction.
    I also found my belt sander clogged a lot less after I put graphite slip cloth on the platten. It makes the abrasive run cooler due to less friction, less load on the motor too.

    cheers

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    Another way is to use the handle of an old tooth brush, the softer plastic type, not the rock hard plastic ones.
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    Have never tried it but have been told that a cleaning product, Simple Green, 50/50 with water will clean up waterproof disks and belts.
    I believe Coventrys may stock it.

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    Use one of your mates' old thong. Dont use yours!!!!!!!! Groovy.

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    Apiece of the white electrical cable ( flex ) for plugs and lights, held against a spinning disk or belt cleans it up beautifully.

    Enjoy
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    Default Clean disks now

    Was up at bunnings last night to return some stuff. Bought something called "the stick" went home and cleaned up 3 bosch discs which were ready for the bin with excellent results. Well worth the $8.90.

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    The rubber "logs" (for want of a better expression) are excellent. Been using one - the same one - for about 12 years and it's only worn down about an inch or so !
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    Thumbs up Chalk on files

    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen
    I have had this idle thought about sanding disks which I will share. I don't use them often enough to test it out right now, so someone may have a view or the experience to comment.

    When using files on metal, it is good practice to rub the file in chalk. This prevents the debris from filling the files grooves, which keeps them working longer. The situation with sanding disks is similar. I was wondering whether chalk, or something else, could be rubbed over the disk to prevent it from clogging up in the first place.

    What do you think?

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
    This is my first post. Pease use rubber gloves and be gentle.

    Use engineers chak for this. it will work a lot better and won't wear off as easily

    regards SOPY from Perth

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    Hi Sopy

    And welcome! Especially to another Perthite.

    Thanks for the reply. Where would I buy Engineers Chalk?

    Regards

    Derek

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