Gerald Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Anybody ordered sandpaper lately? Just ordered some Norton Prosand and the 120 was $20 for 20 9x11 sheets. Has something happened to cause this or did I just order the expensive stuff? On Amazon it is over 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAGON1 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Seems kinda pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Jenkins Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Gerald.. Thank yo so much for posting an image of the Chess set you made. I like the variation. Did you hand form the pieces on a lathe? I did mine using hand/eye on my metal lathe. Made two sets for the Grand kids. Larry Jenkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 I always buy my stuff from here- http://www.supergrit.com/ Dadio and Ron Dudelston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Lew, you order from them? Shipping must be horrendous. Ever been to their show room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Local Lowes wants $12 for 25 sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 I took a lead from Lew a few years ago and visited Supergrit just outside of Gettysburg. Great place to buy sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Larry Jenkins said: Gerald.. Thank yo so much for posting an image of the Chess set you made. I like the variation. Did you hand form the pieces on a lathe? I did mine using hand/eye on my metal lathe. Made two sets for the Grand kids. Larry Jenkins Yes all done on the lathe except the cuts and sanding side if Knight and royals. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 54 minutes ago, PeteM said: Local Lowes wants $12 for 25 sheets. No Norton on the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Gene Howe said: Lew, you order from them? Shipping must be horrendous. Ever been to their show room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_toad Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 I was at a discount place a few days ago and they had some 3M and some who-knows-what brand and it ALL seemed expensive to me. I must be getting into my cheap codger phase. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 I've bought an awful lot of abrasive paper over the years. One cruel lesson that seems inescapable is that you really do get what you paid for. Harry Brink, HARO50 and Gene Howe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Cliff said: I've bought an awful lot of abrasive paper over the years. One cruel lesson that seems inescapable is that you really do get what you paid for. Another truism, Cliff! "TANSTAAFL" should be prominently displayed in every shop. Not only to remind us of that truth but as a caution to our families and friends, as well. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmealy Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 For finishing, I like 3M's 216U (aka Sandblaster) in P400 grit. It's expensive, but goes a long way. I can sand 4 coats of finish on a dining table and still have life left in 1/4 sheet. A few years ago, Peachtree had a sale on Norton sandpaper 50 sheets each of about 5 or 6 different grits for one price. I'm still working on all that. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Pferd is another abrasive that produces well and lasts a long time.... their points and burrs are 1st rate too... https://www.pferdusa.com/index.html Edited January 3, 2018 by Stick486 HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Pferd looks interesting, Stick. Unfortunately, they are unable to provide distributor locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) You all might be surprised at the quality, selection, and price of Ace brand papers and disks. Also, Lowes carries a decent selection of Shopsmith brand papers and disks. Excellent quality. They ain't cheap, though. Edited January 4, 2018 by Gene Howe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) I'm a fan of 3M Sandblaster paper and Lowe's stocks it. They tried to put some cheaper paper in stock but didn't last long and they restocked the 3M. The back is coated with something that gives a better grip and it lasts. Edited January 4, 2018 by HandyDan HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, HandyDan said: I'm a fan of 3M Sandblaster paper and Lowe's stocks it. They tried to put some cheaper paper in stock but didn't last long and they restocked the 3M. At $3.27 for 4 sheets, not a bad deal, either. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 17 hours ago, kmealy said: For finishing, I like 3M's 216U (aka Sandblaster) in P400 grit. It's expensive, but goes a long way. I can sand 4 coats of finish on a dining table and still have life left in 1/4 sheet. A few years ago, Peachtree had a sale on Norton sandpaper 50 sheets each of about 5 or 6 different grits for one price. I'm still working on all that. Ditto! I don't use a lot of sandpaper, for prep work I prefer card scrapers if I can. I, also, use non-woven abrasive pads (i.e. 3M Scotchbrite) when I can...they last forever. Cal and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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