sanding disc input

[sawduster]

Klingspor has sent me a pretty nifty little coupon book . In it there is coupon for 5" x 5 hole K/O Aluminum Oxide economy discs 50 fine 50 med and 150 ultra fine for $16.95 w/coupon

I am not familiar with aluminum oxide sandpaper
can some of you 'sperienced folks share pros , cons etc ?
sounds like a pretty good deal but I have thought that before and been proven wrong :embaresse

Thanx for any and all input :icon_thum

 

[DaveO]

This will probably explain it better and more completely than I ever could -
http://www.woodzone.com/articles/sandpaper/index.htm


HTH,
Dave

 

[Rob]

I haven't looked through that coupon book yet, but I need to.

 

[CarvedTones]

Robert,

Look at the fine print on some of the "sand" paper you already have. I bet you already have been using aluminum oxide and just didn't realize it.

It isn't always obvious:

 

[JackLeg]

Interesting article, Dave. I introduced a friend of mine to Klingspor's sandpapers a while back and he is extremely pleased with the results. He builds a lot of cabinets and he says KS is the best paper he's ever used.

At the Hickory show, I stocked up on several grits in the 50 pk. Good value.

 

[Travis Porter]

Is this for hook and loop (velcro) or PSA (sticky paper)?

Aluminum oxide is pretty common. If this is for the hook and loop stuff, I would say it is a pretty good buy.

 

[ScottM]

You get what you pay for. I know Klingspor paper cost more then the stuff at the BORG but it last it by a big margin. I plan to use my coupon.

 

[CarvedTones]

You got that right; it is one item I have learned my lesson on. Some of the off brand stuff (or low grades of the name brands) will put sand in your shoes quicker than a walk on the beach. :rolf:

 

[Rob]

You get what you pay for. I know Klingspor paper cost more then the stuff at the BORG but it last it by a big margin. I plan to use my coupon.

I looked at the coupon, I believe they are PSA, doesn't say so but that's what they look like. I was going to ask the wife to pick some up, but I use hook and loop.

On another note, I saw a coupon for the dyna floor mat and figured that would be great in front of the lathe. She's picking that up for me.

 

[McRabbet]

Please note that the Klingspor coupon sale "economy discs" are decent quality discs, but they make several grades with better abrasive and backings. I use their PS33 Hook & Loop stearate discs ("sand" color at $15.95/box 50) on my ROS's (I have both 5-hole and 8-hole models) and they hold up very well. If you want a premium disc, then they have their "heavweight" discs at $24.95/box 50.

 

[sawduster]

I looked at the coupon, I believe they are PSA, doesn't say so but that's what they look like. I was going to ask the wife to pick some up, but I use hook and loop.

On another note, I saw a coupon for the dyna floor mat and figured that would be great in front of the lathe. She's picking that up for me.

I looked up the part numbers on their site and they are all H & L . There are 3 coupons , 2 for 5 and 8 hole silicon carbide and 1 is for 5 hole aluminum oxide.
Thanx to DaveO's link, I now know the difference :icon_thum
The grits seem to be random, only designated as " fine , medium, and ultra fine "
Now can someone tell me what the designation " K/O " means on these ?

There are tadpole sanders, long drum sanders, and many other things in this coupon book :eusa_clap
There went the Christmas budget !:rotflm:
The Shoppe Widow will understand :eusa_pray

 

[Joe Lyddon]

I got a catalog too... didn't know how I got it... I just thought it was in the "junk mail" class and didn't pay alot of attention to it! :gar-Cr

Little did I know that it was a Discount Qualified (DQ) benefit!

I will try to find it... hope I didn't throw it...

I remember that it looked like a darn good place to get sandpaper! :rotflm:

 

[McRabbet]

Joe,

Even though Klingspor's four Woodworking Shops are located just in NC, they have a very good website at http://www.woodworkingshop.com/ that features many good offerings. The retail shops are all part of the Klingspor Company that is a world leader in industrial abrasives -- their US Headquarters is in Hickory, NC (adjacent to one of their stores), while the company is headquartered in Germany.

BTW, in order to use your DQ 10% discount, be sure to register for an account on their Woodworking Store website listed above. You should get that discount on eligible items ordered after that. HTH!

 

[Joe Lyddon]

Hey!

Thank you Very Much!

Will check them out... Looks Great!

Have a nice one!