[captainawesome]

I had just finished using my router planer jig to flatten both sides of an end grain cutting board and started in on the grueling task of sanding both sides smooth. I have been using the 5" hook and loop from the big box store, and this process usually takes about 3 hours per board starting with 60 grit and sanding through 220.

About 5 minutes in, I remembered I had some samples that a rep brought in to our rubbrr factory about 6 months ago. I figured I would give the 80 grit a try, and it got rid of all the lines after about 5 minutes of sanding per side! I couldn't believe it!!! I had stopped making so many boards because I hated having to sand for so long. Now I'm kicking myself for not trying these sooner.

Now I have to figure out the best place to grt 5" hook and loop KLINGSPOR sandpaper. Where do y'all normally buy this from? I know several people on here use it, I'm just wondering if there is a preferred online retailer y'all use. I doubt the rep would want to waste his time with small orders such as mine, but I plan on calling him tomorrow either way.

 

[Dave Paine]

Now I have to figure out the best place to grt 5" hook and loop KLINGSPOR sandpaper. Where do y'all normally buy this from? I know several people on here use it, I'm just wondering if there is a preferred online retailer y'all use.

I feel the best place to purchase the excellent Klingspor discs is from - wait for it - Klingspor. :laughing:

The web site name is not intuitive.

I purchase most of my sanding supplies from the site. They have some stores in North Carolina.

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/category.aspx?id=21&f1=5"+X+5+HOLE

 

[tc65]

Direct from the source - Klingspor's.

Edit: Dave beat me to it while I was looking up the address.

 

[captainawesome]

Geez, I was so excited about finding these discs that I didn't even do any research before posting. Sorry everyone, and thanks for the info!

I know they have several different types. What do y'all prefer?

 

[Anguspapa]

I had just finished using my router planer jig to flatten both sides of an end grain cutting board and started in on the grueling task of sanding both sides smooth.

What is the router planer jig?

Eric

 

[captainawesome]

What is the router planer jig?

Eric

Eric, THIS is my version of a router planing jig.

I made it several months ago, and it still works flawlessly. Today, I used it on a small slab of granite I have in my shop and it worked just as well.

 

[Dave Paine]

I know they have several different types. What do y'all prefer?

If they have blue zirconia, these discs will last the longest. More expensive, but may be worth it.

I use the blue zirconia abrasive on my drum sander and it made a huge difference. Less heat, less gumming up, lasting a lot longer.

 

[ryan50hrl]

If it were me....i'd buy their F-weight disks.....best discs on the market if you ask me.

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/category.aspx?id=21&f1=5"+X+8+HOLE&f3=HEAVYWEIGHT+A/O