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Offline Will Hinton

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Foam backed abrasives-help!
« on: January 15, 2008, 09:28:52 AM »
I have googled until I'm blue in the face (that'll bring some abuse) and cannot find a product I've learned to love.  I don't use it so much for planes but it has become indespensible in the luthier shop.  I got these at the Toledo show two years ago and simply can't find new ones so thought I'd call for HELP!! %^@ %^@ %^@
They are foam backed abrasives and that is all it says on the package other than "Sandman Abrasives".  It gives the contents as Super Fine - 600-800,  then micro-fine  800 - 1200, and finally micro-fine +  1500 - 2000
I've tried the 3M foam backed sheets and they just don't compare to the good results I get with these.
What I love most is they cut like the lower number but leave a finish like the higher number of grit!  Annnnnnddd - you can feel when they stop cutting!
So - does anyone know where I can get these particular brand sheets?  All the google results do is lead me to a bunch of obscure results that give no specifics as to grit, price, or even how to order and I'm getting frustrated with that. HB~> HB~> HB~> HB~> HB~> HB~>
If ya knoiws where I can find them I'll be ever so grateful!  (Now it's back to Jeff Beck for some relaxation during break.)
Thanks guys,
Will
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Re: Foam backed abrasives-help!
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008, 12:33:21 PM »
Will,

You might try Klingspor.

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/
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Re: Foam backed abrasives-help!
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2008, 02:48:28 PM »
Thanks Randy! 
Their micro-mesh looks like a good answer for what I'm looking for.  I can sand an instrument from 400 wet through the 2000 in less than a half hour with this stuff and be ready to buff!  I love it. #^ #^ #^ #^ HH%% HH%% HH%% (PE**) (PE**) (PE**)
Blessings,
Will
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Re: Foam backed abrasives-help!
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2008, 03:20:11 PM »
Will,

I started using all Klingspor sandpaper about 6 months ago. I'll never buy a sheet from Home Depot again. You should try their alumimum sterate paper. The stuff is awesome.
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Re: Foam backed abrasives-help!
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2008, 04:56:14 PM »
Another site to add to my favorites thats going to cost me. (SIGH)
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Re: Foam backed abrasives-help!
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2008, 06:49:27 PM »
Trust me, David. You'll see the difference.
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Re: Foam backed abrasives-help!
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2008, 06:32:20 AM »
David,
I had to start a new folder on this sanding stuff in my favorites!  And Klingspor is the first entry.

Randy, I'll definitely give it a try to compare it with 3M's stuff.  Thanks.
Will
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