I was wondering what your opinions were on the different types of sanding discs available. I am looking at the Packard Woodworks catalog and wondering what is the real difference between Hi-Per Gold, White Rhyno, and Hi-Per Green. Also, are the wave discs a large improvement over the regular disks. Any other sanding discs out there that are worth knowing about? Thanks in advance.
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Since Steve Worcester also sells sanding disks, I think your question should be directed to him. Maybe Steve will graciously agree to share some words of wisdom here.
Since Steve Worcester also sells sanding disks, I think your question should be directed to him. Maybe Steve will graciously agree to share some words of wisdom here.
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White Rhyno are stearated, open coat and paper backed. They work fine, but the order I'm composing right now to Packard is for the green ones. They've got a cloth back and an adhesive that holds the grit until the backing is absolutely floppy. Bought the assortment to try, and was really impressed at the longevity.
Never used the wave disks because they are an answer to a problem I don't have. If you're sanding with a drill motor and the lathe is off, I suspect you could burn sensitive woods like cherry or conifers, but I think that's more a sign of bad choices than bad equipment. If you're having burning problems try sanding with the lathe on or less pressure, or both. Should end the problem.
Never used the wave disks because they are an answer to a problem I don't have. If you're sanding with a drill motor and the lathe is off, I suspect you could burn sensitive woods like cherry or conifers, but I think that's more a sign of bad choices than bad equipment. If you're having burning problems try sanding with the lathe on or less pressure, or both. Should end the problem.
How much would it cost to get the entire set up
How much would it cost to get the entire set up for one of these drill sanding set ups? With 10 peices of paper of every grit?
How much would it cost to get the entire set up for one of these drill sanding set ups? With 10 peices of paper of every grit?
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I feel like I'm contributing to the delinquency of a minor by posting this, but all manner of droolable turning supplies can be found at http://www.packardwoodworks.com/ . Be careful though, my order was $116.71 today. I treated myself to new velcro mandrels and some glue along with paper. The old ones were getting to where they wouldn't hold the paper too well. Three years, so they're more than paid for.
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At the risk of being too commercial here, even though finishing products are all I sell. I would say that there are many types of flavours of sanding products on the market and that this may not be the appropriate venue to push my own products, but I would be happy to answer questions privately by mailing me here or email me @ steve@turningwood.com.
Keep in mind, I am pretty biased 😉
Keep in mind, I am pretty biased 😉
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Kyle thanks.....i think[/QUOTE said:
Industrial Abrasives sells a set of 2" and 3" velco foam backed mandrels that includes an assortment of grits for each in the $15 and down area. This company is also the only seller of sheets [1 meter square] of velcro backed abrasives that I have found. Their brand appears to be Rhino.
If a person has to have round disk for the mandrels they may be cut using 2" or 3" EMT - industrial strength electrical conduit - by sharpening the edge on a grinder and whacking away. The inside diameter of the EMT is 2 or 3 inches. Alternatively, cut the pieces square at 2 and 3 inches and replicate the 'wave' abrasive disks. Either way 350+ 2 inch squares maybe had out of a meter square sheet.
Save the abrasive money for tools
If a person has to have round disk for the mandrels they may be cut using 2" or 3" EMT - industrial strength electrical conduit - by sharpening the edge on a grinder and whacking away. The inside diameter of the EMT is 2 or 3 inches. Alternatively, cut the pieces square at 2 and 3 inches and replicate the 'wave' abrasive disks. Either way 350+ 2 inch squares maybe had out of a meter square sheet.
Save the abrasive money for tools
I second the rhynogrip sheets. Just did a $500 order for my club, and they give commercial rates for turning clubs. At $10 per sheet and $1 shipping, you get nice 3" squares for a few cents each. I used to worry about cutting them round then realized that it really doesn't matter what shape they are, as long as they fully cover the velcro pad. Now, I just hack them out in bulk as squares and turn away.
The other nice thing about rhynogrip is that the cloth backing is relatively thick, absorbing a fair amount of heat and not melting my velcro pad. It also cuts very well and doesn't load to quick.
Dietrich
The other nice thing about rhynogrip is that the cloth backing is relatively thick, absorbing a fair amount of heat and not melting my velcro pad. It also cuts very well and doesn't load to quick.
Dietrich