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8th February 2021, 03:06 PM #1
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recommendations for good quality 5 inch sanding discs
Hi all
Just chasing any brand/product recommendations for good quality 5 inch sanding discs?
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dan
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8th February 2021, 04:17 PM #2
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There are two Forum sponsors: The Sandpaper Man and Smith and Arrow. I have only used the latter with whom I have been very pleased and have a wide range.
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8th February 2021, 06:45 PM #3
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If you have dust extraction on your ROS mesh discs are well worth the extra expense. You'd never regret it.
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8th February 2021, 07:46 PM #4
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Mirka Ace ceramic, Diablo mesh disks are pretty good. Sia mesh are good as well but I don’t think they do 125mm same with Norton Blaze disks, excellent product but they don’t do 125mm
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9th February 2021, 08:37 AM #5
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what he said Mirka have available sanding pads and they will mix grits if you ask.
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9th February 2021, 09:10 AM #6
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I've used this guy from ebay - they product seems good. sorry about the link below - not a scam I promise.
125PCS Hook Loop 125mm Sanding Discs Orbital Sandpaper 60 80 100 120 240 Pad Mat | eBayZed
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9th February 2021, 07:42 PM #7
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Dang...at that price is doesn't even matter if they're garbage
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11th February 2021, 05:06 PM #8
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Call me quirky, but I don’t find the cost of sandpaper so high that I will buy it offshore just to save a little. I’ll stick with supporting local suppliers - and particularly sponsors of this forum.
As an aside, I find it sad that almost every eBay ad I see brandishing an Australian flag is in fact a seller from Asia.
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11th February 2021, 09:09 PM #9
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Till your using a 240 grit disk with a rouge 80 grit particle in it. Originally Posted by elanjacobs
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13th February 2021, 04:47 PM #10
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This may help you to get a good appreciation of what's available and which ones perform better.
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13th February 2021, 09:33 PM #11
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An excellent comparison. I’m primarily using Festool and Mirka machines I find the Abranet Ace ceramic disks are faster and last longer. I note they were not included in the test. Originally Posted by Treecycle
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14th February 2021, 09:24 AM #12
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Jonathan Katz-Moses also does a comparison which includes some ceramic discs.
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