I’ve been buying from Klingspor at around $24 for a 50 box 80 and 120 grits. They are now using what they call a revolutionary green grit abrasive. I’ve used them and find that they don’t cut as well as aluminum oxide. I was wondering what brands you are using, something better, $24 for a box didn’t seem expensive. Thanks.
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I like the Klingspor blue discs. But they have other types as well. Once in a while I use their stearated discs on wood that clogs paper.
Following Hal Taylor's advice - Indasa Rhyno Red Line
I did a 50-disc, all-grades resupply via Maverick, a then sponsor of the FWLive podcast. Cutting and wear are good, but I have had discs leaves the h&l on the sander when I peel it off. Happy overall, annoyed every now & then.
Klingspor PS33 discs are my go-to. Some years back FWW named them a best value so I decided to switch and have never regretted the choice. I find the cutting performance to be really good and the price is low enough ($20/50 discs) that I can discard discs when it's time and not try to squeeze extra life out of them. I dislike sanding a lot less as a result. AO abrasive, stearated, resin bonded.
I'm not a sanding connoisseur but my go to for sanding is: https://www.onlineindustrialsupply.com/
I use a lot of Mirka Gold stuff, mainly because I accumulated lots of samples from a previous job.
That said, there's a brand DEER that I use too. Cheap and surprisingly sharp and long lasting. Aluminum oxide I think...the discs are blue.
Spendy, but the best sand paper I've ever used was 3M Cubitron. Purple in color with ceramic abrasive.
Crazy sharp though, to the extent that dropping down a grit is a good idea.
I use abranet. It's fabulous and you don't have to bother lining up the holes BUT it's not ideal in circumstances where there might be a catch on an edge as the discs are somewhat prone to tear. I pay NZD150 for a box of 50 5" or 200 for a box of 50 6" discs but each disc lasts ages and dust extraction is excellent.