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I buy mine off Ebay.
I like the Mirka gold.
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Klingspor, Amazon, Industrial Abrasives, Online Industrial Supply. Norton, Mirka, Klingspor all make good products.
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(05-12-2021, 07:03 PM)Mike 55 Wrote: Hi Guys,
I need to replenish sandpaper for my random orbital sander I need the hook & loop 8 hole. The last time I bought sandpaper is was from Norton. I can't find these anymore so I'm wondering what you guys are using and where are you buying it from. I need 120 to 220 grit.
Thanks
Mike
https://www.industrialabrasives.com/hook...6bhq23hmo3
They also have other patterns. I've been using their 5" disks with the Festool pattern and it is good stuff.
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I have found that many of the discs can be washed and their life extended. I simply run them under a faucet and brush with a nylon brush. Eventually the grit will get smooth and won't cut well anymore but you can feel that by running your fingers over the surface.
I suppose some of these are paper backed and you cannot wash those. But all the ones I get lately allow for washing. I can usually get about 90 to 95 percent of the clogging out by just running the water and using that nylon brush.
(I use a brush meant for cleaning hands and nails. Cheap and stiff enough to get the job done.)
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(05-12-2021, 07:03 PM)Mike 55 Wrote: Hi Guys,
I need to replenish sandpaper for my random orbital sander I need the hook & loop 8 hole. The last time I bought sandpaper is was from Norton. I can't find these anymore so I'm wondering what you guys are using and where are you buying it from. I need 120 to 220 grit.
Thanks
Mike
FWIW the gator brand they sell at Lowes is mostly what I use and it is not so great. I've had much better luck getting sandpaper from one of the on-line places others have mentioned but I never remember to do this when I need it and I always end up buying the junk Lowes sandpaper.
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Someone posted here or on Working FB of a guy testing various sand papers. I can't remember which one finish #1 but #2 was the Diabo from Home Depot - the mesh one. #3 was Diabo standard disc.
I have been using them for quite some time and am happy with them - the mesh does last longer.
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I normally get my ROS paper from Klingspor, but have gotten several packages of the Diablo discs from HD and it seems to be pretty decent stuff.
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3M Cubitron.
Works with any hole pattern.
