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None that I'm aware of do a great job of that, though the green from Craft Supplies has it all over the back of their's. Turns out it is so small and gets kinda smeared on the loop so that you can't read it anyway.

I keep a smaller point magic marker next to my discs and have the habit of quickly writing the grit as I take it out for use.
 
Power-Lock disks are all plainly marked. The velcro type may or may not be. In any case you'll have to remove the disk to look, so it might be best to purchase extra holders and mark them. More or less works for me, and keeps me from ruining a perfectly good velcro backing by covering it with shavings and dust.
 
The discs are cut from sheet, or roll stock, up to 50 or so inches wide. Most of the discs will have some grit identification on them. I do put mine in stacks, ordered by grit, and in some cases will mark grit numbers if there is a question. Like 8 for 80, 12 for 120, 18, etc.

robo hippy
 
I'm assuming you're talking about smaller discs, like in the 2 and 3 inch range? Klinspor makes a nice scalloped edge disc that has the grit on most of the discs. If you're talking larger, Mirka, available through Industrial Online, clearly marks all their discs.
 
Try the sanding discs from Turningwood.com each one has the grit grade on the back.
I have tried other discs but found these to be the best. They last longer, the backing does not come off with heat and you will find the service from Steve Worchester is first class.

Nigel
 
NBHowe said:
Try the sanding discs from Turningwood.com each one has the grit grade on the back.
I have tried other discs but found these to be the best. They last longer, the backing does not come off with heat and you will find the service from Steve Worchester is first class.

Nigel
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Couldn't have said it better myself.

But yes, we sell them, each 2" and 3" disk has the grit #s stamped on the back.
Here is the types we carry
http://turningwood.com/disks.htm

If you like, pm me with the sizes you use, and i can send you (anyone) a sample
 
thanks

Steve,

Thanks for the information. I heard Jimmy Clewes mention a sandpaper like this but he didn't give the source. (May well be you).

I'll be placing an order soon.

Dave F.
 
Dave F. said:
Steve,

Thanks for the information. I heard Jimmy Clewes mention a sandpaper like this but he didn't give the source. (May well be you).

I'll be placing an order soon.

Dave F.
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It is me. We sponsor Jimmy (will have to talk with that boy) as well as Trent Bosch, Cindy Drozda and David Ellsworth schools of woodturning.
 
Grits

I use an old fishing tackle box, the clear plastic ones with dividers, and have the different grits written on top of the sections with a marker.
Jim
 
That's what I do only I purchased the clear box from Hobby Lobby. I still drop a piece every now and then and it takes a second to figure out what grit it is. Still I've been doing the box thing for years because up until Steve started offering it they were never numbered.
 
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