Thread: NORTON 5X Contour Sanding Pads

The problem is with the way postal charges are calculated - there is a minimum charge regardless, then there are additions based on weight or volume - so something that is very light but bulky can be horrendously expensive to ship by post, and Lee Valley (or any of the US stores) have no control over this. I can usually get around $500 of tools and hardware from Lee Valley for round the $US80-120 mark, depending on wether I have ordered a few pounds of cut nails & decorative hinges or a large plane to go with the rest of the small items I can't get in Oz.

I'd suggest using their 'wish list' feature to run up a shopping list over a few days, then when you have a few hundred dollars worth of shinies in the cart make the order. If you have a more limited budget see if a few mates want some items then work out a pre-rata on the shipping. Even SWMBO might find some garden or kitchen goodies that are either unavailable here or are ridiculously expensive even after shipping costs are added

Thanks bsrlee for taking the time to respond to my post.
My comments on the postage costs from the USA and Canada were only a general observation...
My real question was "Where, in Australia, can I get the aforesaid sanding pads"?
That's the real issue !

Gosh - thanks for the overwhelming response - I can hardly keep up with the replies !

Ring Saint-Gobain Abrasives Pty Ltd on 1300 007 650 and ask them, they make the stuff after all!

Thanks Heavensabove for the response - will check that website out...
By the by I received the sampler pack from Lee Valley this morning - bit pricey with postage but good gear nonetheless...