Thread: SANDPAPER -GARBAGE ,or is it me

You just have to have the right application for Prager sandpaper, then it works quite well.

In my case the ex wanted me to pick up some sandpaper for her - so Prager was a match made in heaven!

Sometimes, it is the right product for the job!!

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Scissors

I think Lincoln Sentry sell Hermes, their website says 3m but last time I bought paper and sponges from them they were Hermes and they said they had switched. Admittedly this is a while back, so they might have switched again!

I'm very fond of SIA SIAFast paper, I think it's similar to that ridiculously expensive 3M Sandblaster stuff you can get at Bunnings, but at around 80c a sheet (IIRC.)

Bunnings has Norton's papers for various power sanders.

United Tools (Toolmart etc) carries SIA. Probably, other Bosch outlets too as Bosch owns SIA.

I've bought Norton's flat sheets at paint shops.

One could also check out the local automotive accessories outlets.

I have bought rolls of colour coded grit form Hardware for Creative Finishes
Rolls of cloth backed grit from The Sandpaper Man
And hardware from Elraco
Every one of them have great service both on the phone and mailing and their prices are very competitive .
I do not consider it an inconvenience to cut my paper to size nor punch the holes for my power sanders, the savings make it more than worth it..
I will never even consider buying from anyone else again.
Cheers
Wolffie

Try Carba-Tec

hi cruzi, funny you should put that advetisement up, i was complaining to the missus about the cost of hinges and she found the site just surfing the net. i have ordered 100 and got them for $ 0.39 each. bunnings $1.32 so a big save. i will give a light spray with inox and will keep ok even in our high humidity here on the tweed. cheers grandad

Just letting you guys know that we now have in stock, Hermes Dry-Rub sheets.

Hi Strungout,

Without mentioning any trade names the product you refer to is absolute rubbish and in my view its a clear attempt by its simlilar appearance to lean on the Norton trade name which is the paper of choice for me. Interestingly Norton is widely available in Hobart at hardware and paint shops but at silly prices compared to the folk below

The Sandpaper Man who is a key advertiser on this web site is a supplier of Norton in a very wide range of formats and his prices are about 35% below retail and offers small quantities also. You will find him under 'Finishes etc'. Theres a comprehensive catalogue there.

Regards Old Pete