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   GaryW | Jun 07, 2007 09:52pm | #1

   Try feathering disk adhesive, made by 3M. You might have to go to an automotive paint store to find it. Otherwise, try pre-glued sheets meant for a disk sander. Problem with those is that they may only be available up to 7-in-diameter.

   Gary W

   gwwoodworking.com

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   MadisonRenovations | Jun 22, 2007 12:21am | #3

   If you don't mind a little cost in exchange for convenience, I bought a plate glass sharpening system from Rockler that uses rectangular, self-adhesive wet sandpaper, and they sell replacement packs in coarse (220, 320, 400, 600) and fine (800, 1200, 1500, 2000) grits.

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   ErnieConover | Jun 25, 2007 07:20pm | #4

   If you are a spendthrift I guess that is an o.k. way to go. When I was an apprentice we hand to save spoiled flower and mix it with water to make wall paper paste and hold the sandpaper down that way.Regards,
   Ernie Conover

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   MadisonRenovations | Jun 25, 2007 07:52pm | #5

   Well, Ernie, I actually liked your suggestion, seemed like the way to go if you do a lot of sharpening. I wanted a thick piece of glass for sharpening, bought the kit from Rockler on sale, and haven't yet used up the original sandpaper. Part of cost depends on how much you use. If I use the spray can just for my sandpaper, it might go bad in the can before I used it again, so I'd have to add the cost of the whole can (not just few squirts) to the cost of the sandpaper. Then the Rockler PSA packs aren't that overly expensive, comparatively. The original poster had the name weekendwoodworker (I think), so I was presuming not high volume, and I was comparing to 7" PSA disks.What's the shelf life of a can after you first use it? I'm actually going to need to change my sandpaper soon, so if the cans last a while... Also, which type do you use; 3-M makes several kinds.thanks,
   ---mike...

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   ErnieConover | Jun 25, 2007 08:22pm | #6

   I probably go through as much cleaning the nozzle as anything. I have hand cans go a year or two.Regards,
   Ernie Conover

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   weekendworker | Jul 31, 2007 05:14am | #7

   Thanks, that's what i wound up doing and it works great.

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   4runner | Aug 02, 2007 12:02am | #8

   There was an article a while back on sharpeing tools by gluing different grades of sandpaper to glass and sharpening them. 3M was what was recommended and it works great. A guy used it to glue the edges of felt on the underside of my pool table and it has lasted wrinkle free a very long time.

   4 Runner

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   ErnieConover | Jun 13, 2007 06:10pm | #2

   I find the easiest is 3M spray adhesive which is available at art store, home centers and good hardwares.

   Regards,
   Ernie Conover