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| Author: | truckjohn [ Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
Hey all I have made the radius dish plunge.... I am now in need of sandpaper -- What do you guys use? Big sanding discs? Sticky back roll paper? Regular sand paper + adhesive (What kind, so far it all peeled off on me) Then... Where do you get it? Thanks John |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
John, I have 80 grit specially made for dishes, 24 inch diametre for $20 per sheet. Piecing bits together (like floor sander paper) just does not work, I tried it. John at Blues Creek might have it for a bit cheaper. Shane |
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| Author: | Ricardo [ Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
I get mine from mcsdirect.com and order sanding belt in 24 inch width and 60 inch length. I ordered 80 grit Aluminum oxide. For $23.00 its enough to cover two dishes with a bit left over. I used 3M spray adhesive to glue to my radius dishes. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
the paper I stock is a heavy backed sand paper stock. It has the adhesive on it . $17.50 plus shipping. I carry 60 , 80 , and 100 grit. Check out this link http://www.bluescreekguitars.com/catalo ... da038143e8 |
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| Author: | wolfsearcher [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
i got mine from a skip at the local joinery place used for the big belt sander might be a bit dull some belts better than others or you could buy a belt off them either |
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| Author: | Randolph [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
I went through this recently. John @ Blues Creek is definately the place... great paper, best price |
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| Author: | liquidsuspension [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
I use some PSA 6" discs from Harbor Freight. Works great for for me. When a certain spot begins to wear out, it just takes replacing a few of the discs. |
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| Author: | Edward Taylor [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
I want to have two different grits for each radius so when I order the discs should I go 60/100 or 80/100? Im leaning towards 60/100. |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
Ed, why do you need two grits? I use the 50 grit discs (at the bottom of the hollow forms list) from LMI who is also an OLF sponsor. Dave F. |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
Edward Taylor wrote: I want to have two different grits for each radius so when I order the discs should I go 60/100 or 80/100? Im leaning towards 60/100. Hey Ed, you will be very surprised at how quick even grit cuts. That is the grit I use because it is a compromise between fast cutting and smooth enough to glue to. I used to use two dishes as well, one for the go-bar deck and one for sanding but now I just one for each radius and put sandpaper on it and then when I want to glue I just put some paper over the sandpaper. So, you really only need one grit. Shane |
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| Author: | Bob Menzel [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
Supergrit.com. |
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| Author: | Edward Taylor [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
Shane do you mean you use 100 grit? I only assumed I would need two grits, one for quick removal and one for smoothing. |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
Edward Taylor wrote: Shane do you mean you use 100 grit? I only assumed I would need two grits, one for quick removal and one for smoothing. Ed, I just use 80 grit. It is aggressive enough for good removal (I don't pre-profile my sides but my sander is motorized) yet it leaves a smooth edge for gluing. Even by hand with a decent dish this all you really need. My dishes are double laminated from 3/4 inch MDF prior to spinning them so once done they about 15 pounds that really helps as well. Shane |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you folks get sand paper for radius dishes? |
I agree 100% with Shane , you only need 1. I personally like the 80 grit. 60 gets to be a bit aggressive and lets feathers, and 100 is too slow. 80 is just right. |
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