Hey Thanks Waddy, haven't seen these guys before.
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Sun May 27, 2007 2:14 pm ] |
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I have a Performax 16/32 and I'm hoping there are better choices in sandpaper for it than buying their stuff. Any suggestions for me? Thanks! |
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| Author: | old man [ Sun May 27, 2007 2:20 pm ] |
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I use Klingspor (made in Germany, I think) in 3" wide velcro backed rolls. Klingspor Ron |
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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ Sun May 27, 2007 2:24 pm ] |
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i have been very lucky getting bulk rolls on ebay quite cheaply. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Sun May 27, 2007 8:50 pm ] |
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Steve try here. http://www.onlineindustrialsupply.com/ |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Sun May 27, 2007 10:50 pm ] |
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What Bobc said. Look for the 150' rolls. Just save one of your original 16/32 papers and use it as a template to cut new ones. Their prices on regular size sheets is quite reasonable too (Mirka brand - I like it so far). Velcro? Jim |
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| Author: | old man [ Sun May 27, 2007 11:34 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Ron why velcro backed paper? I need a source for paper too for my 10-20 but it does not use velcro backed paper.[/QUOTE] Klingspor sells every kind of sandpaper. I use velcro backed because it is so quick and easy to change grades or replace. Also, the paper doesn't creep around on the drum. Ron |
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| Author: | old man [ Sun May 27, 2007 11:54 pm ] |
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Hesh, here is a link to the place for buying a hook & loop conversion roll. It is a self stick material to wrap your drum, then the velcro backed paper is just stuck on. I still tape the ends of the roll to be sure it doesn't come loose. I really like it. Velcro conversion for drum sander Ron |
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| Author: | Cecil [ Mon May 28, 2007 12:33 am ] |
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Thanks Ron, I am in the middle of building mine and was looking for a source for hook and loop systems. Your timing could'nt have been better. Cecil |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Mon May 28, 2007 12:39 am ] |
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I don't know if you noticed, but Stockroom Supply was also having a sale on ROS hook & loop paper for finishing up to 3000 grit. It was half price. They also sell the parts for drum sanders - pillow blocks, balanced pulleys, polycarbonate drums that are static free, all can be used to make either top cutting sander or bottom cutting sander that produces less heat. I have seen the bottom cutting sander in action, and it is pretty impressive. No dust at all in the air even with no dust collector. |
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| Author: | John How [ Mon May 28, 2007 2:13 am ] |
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Steve, I've been using these guys with good results. Online Industrial |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Tue May 29, 2007 2:59 am ] |
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Online industrial has good pricing for there rolls. Just wish I had a local Canadian source. What I do is go to the local tool store and buy a 6x96 belt for a belt sander. Cut it and wrap it on my drum. Costs me $17 per belt and I get a little bit left over to use for other sanding needs. |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Tue May 29, 2007 3:02 am ] |
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Gee, you guys sure got some good woodworking supply stores down there in the US, consider yourself lucky. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue May 29, 2007 4:20 am ] |
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Actually, Stockroom Supply is in Canada. Lowbanks, ON |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Tue May 29, 2007 5:06 am ] |
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Hey Thanks Waddy, haven't seen these guys before. You learn something new everyday, now if I could only remember what I learned yesterday
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue May 29, 2007 5:39 am ] |
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They used to make the Woodworking Show Circuit, but I haven't seen them recently. I guess they got their products pretty well recognized. Their Drum Sander is unbelievable. No burning, no buildup, no adjusting, and no dust in the air. It is, however, multiple pass, and you don't get to set the thickness since the work is pushed over the top of the drum. |
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| Author: | j.Brown [ Tue May 29, 2007 10:55 am ] |
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Any problems with the hook and look "giving" a bit and not giving an even cut across the wood? -j. |
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| Author: | James W B [ Tue May 29, 2007 11:05 am ] |
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J I think I`ve had that problem.It wants to leave a little ridge because of the way it attaches.As far as I can tell the sander is set up as close as I can get it . ; James |
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| Author: | old man [ Tue May 29, 2007 2:59 pm ] |
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Haven't had that problem with mine when working on a guitar part (thicknessing). Trying to hog off too much at once could do that, I suppose. I thickness top, back, and sides, and my headstock, and it is nice and flat. Ron |
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