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Hey folks....quick question....anyone have a favorite sandpaper vendor that they're happy with/compares with Festool's own branded paper?
Need to restock, and figured I'd look around for something cheaper this time around.
Thanks!
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I use Mirka. I bought a ton of paper from Amazon a few years ago when they were doing price drops. I'm still working through all of that paper.
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I switched to mirka autonet (same as abranet but cheaper). I use an interface pad in between the papar and sander pad
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(02-23-2019, 05:49 PM)Stwood_ Wrote: I use Mirka. I bought a ton of paper from Amazon a few years ago when they were doing price drops. I'm still working through all of that paper.
Are these compatible to Festool sander holes?
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Kingspor's Woodworking Shop
They carry their brand of festool comparable sand papers.
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(02-23-2019, 10:47 PM)Jack01 Wrote: Are these compatible to Festool sander holes?
6" sander'
This is newer paper than what I have.
https://www.amazon.com/Mirka-23-611-220-...B009F8M0RE#
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(02-23-2019, 09:29 PM)Lumber Yard® Wrote: Industrial Abrasives: RHYNOGRIP
+1 they have an 8 hole sandpaper that fits Festool.
IMO its just as good as the Granate for a lot less money.
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(02-25-2019, 10:06 AM)rwe2156 Wrote: +1 they have an 8 hole sandpaper that fits Festool.
IMO its just as good as the Granate for a lot less money.
Yes, been very happy with their stuff with the exception of some 80 grit 9x11 sheets I bought. Some seem to drop abrasive. Others seem fine.
Just luck of the draw I guess. 5" disks with 9-hole pattern have been great.
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(02-23-2019, 04:51 PM)brnhornt Wrote: Hey folks....quick question....anyone have a favorite sandpaper vendor that they're happy with/compares with Festool's own branded paper?
Need to restock, and figured I'd look around for something cheaper this time around.
Thanks!
Which Festool sander?
5" sander need 9 hole paper
6" sander takes 17 holes or 48 holes based on the pad older RO takes 9 holes.
There are very limited options for Festool Paper due to the hole patterns.
Most of the 5" patterns are 8 holes and do not work effectively on festool sanders.