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   BG | Jan 12, 2004 04:06pm | #1

   Polly,

   Many here have good luck just wetting the paper and laying it flat on the glass.  I have used a little 3M spray...very light application...and for the lower grits(100,150,220) I use the sticky back rolls of sandpaper. 

   Welcome..
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   jackplane | Jan 12, 2004 05:26pm | #2

   Polly,

   You can also use clear cellophane and tape top and bottom to the glass.I use auto sandpaper, from 600g to 1200g.

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   Polly | Jan 13, 2004 01:21am | #6

   Thank You Sarge, and I recall you as well,and to planewood,BG, GeorgeR and Jackplane for your help. I could have saved all my work in cutting glass to size. Not one of the easiest tasks for me.

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   ian | Jan 13, 2004 12:29pm | #7

   Polly

   Hi, my local Bunnings carries spray adhesive in its craft section

   Ian

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   Elcoholic | Jan 13, 2004 08:51pm | #8

   A very light coat of 3M Super 77 spray adhesive on the paper works well.  Let it dry a minute before placing it on the glass.  The spent paper can be peeled off leaving a very slight residue that will come right off with a single edge razor blade.John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne

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   Polly | Jan 13, 2004 10:54pm | #10

   Thank you John. Learning with each post. Was not sure about replacing paper so thank you again.

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   Polly | Jan 13, 2004 10:51pm | #9

   Thank You Ian. I, fortunately ,or unfortunately live only a couple of mins from our local Bunnings. Seems every time I walk in for one thing come out with several, and ,my budget tells me that this should not be so.  Will get some spray tho., and get into these old, neglected, but quality, chisels that my Father left behind.

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   bjpearce | Jan 14, 2004 04:04am | #12

   BG,

   I've tried using water to hold the paper on the glass, and all I got were curly bits of wet/dry, or paper that slid all over the place.

   Any tips?

   Also, for the glue people, how do you ensure an even layer of glue so as not to have (small) lumps and bumps in the paper (more evident with the finer grits)?

   Thanks all

   Ben.

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   BG | Jan 14, 2004 05:21am | #13

   Ben,

   No real tricks...just dunk the sheet in water (both sides) and slap down and begin in about the middle with the holder..

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   RANGERP75R | Jan 12, 2004 06:47pm | #3

   Polly

      I remember you from about a year ago. The 3M BG spoke of is 3M spray adhesive usually attainable at an auto parts store. They probably have it in Austraila. I use the self-backed adhesive from Klingspors here in the states. The higher grits can be just layed on top of the adhered lower grits if you wish.

   Regards...

   sarge..jt

   Proud member of the :  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   PlaneWood | Jan 12, 2004 07:17pm | #4

   PSA paper (Pressure sensitive adhesive).  Or, use some spray adhesive that will come out in a fine spray.

   Anything flat is fine.  I use 1/4" aircraft plate aluminum.  Some use flat and smooth tile pieces.  I also use the back of my 3" wide diamond laps that are 1/4" thick steel.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

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   GHR | Jan 12, 2004 08:18pm | #5

   I just set my sandpaper on a sheet of plywood. Hold it in place with one hand and move the tool edge with the other.

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   Bill5507 | Jan 14, 2004 12:21am | #11

   Hi Polly,

   I use Porter Cable Stik sandpaper that comes on a roll and already has an adhesive applied for use with their line of sanders.  It works quite well.  For the finer grades of wet/dry just put that on top of one of the pieces that is already stuck to the glass, the friction will hold it in place.  The Porter Cable is available thru Amazon if you have trouble finding it locally.

   Bill

   
   

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