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   IanDG | Aug 05, 2002 11:54pm | #1

   Rich,

   I found the best source for really fine grit disks was a supplier to the auto repair guys.

   My ROS is a 6" Rupes, but I guess the same principle applies and they had grit sizes up (down?) to 1200

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   RSRose | Aug 06, 2002 12:02am | #2

   Ian, thanks. Do you have any particular supplier in mind?

   I do have a source for grades to 400 grit, but 320 and 400 are $0.55 to $.065. I have seen some of the 80 and 100 grit disks going for less than $0.30 and was hoping to find a source for all the grits at the lower price.

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   IanDG | Aug 06, 2002 12:27am | #3

   No, I'm sorry, I don't -- and that's not much use to you!

   It was more to tip you off to another source of sanding materials and equipment since both my ROS and half-sheet orbital sander were made primarily for the car repair trade and they seem a lot sturdier and more dust-resistant than the woodworking machines.

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   Paul_Snyder | Aug 06, 2002 02:11am | #4

   Rich,

   I order 5", 5 hole discs from Klingspor (.com) in grits up to 400. You can get them in boxes of 50, with a price break on two or more boxes. Shipping is a flat $5.00 (so stock up).

   For grits up to 4000 (polishing, etc.) I use the Mirka "Abralon" discs . I get them from Sunbelt Abrasives (best price I've found) - their phone # in North Carolina is (336)882-6837. Another source is Target Coatings (.com).

   Paul

   F'burg, VA

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   RSRose | Aug 06, 2002 02:13am | #5

   Paul,

   Thanks a lot. I'll check them out.

   Rich

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   RSRose | Aug 06, 2002 02:31am | #6

   Paul,

   I couldn't find a way to order on line at their site. I called their 800 number and they took my order. Super nice people. Great prices!

   Rich