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Abralon question
Mar 13^th, 2008 at 4:25pm

So that I wouldn't hijack Leo's MM thread I've started a new one to ask a question concerning Abralon. Bud mentioned going with Abralon exclusively so that he can blow it out and keep on going. I understand that part of it. Love the stuff because of that. However, what grit does it go up to? I was under an understanding that the grits were limited and really did not go nearly as fine as MM. Am I wrong in this? Wouldn't be the first time.
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E. Bud Gillaspie WR Addict Offline Where'd I put that round tuit? Posts: 1,182 Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #1 - Mar 13^th, 2008 at 4:42pm Rev., on pp. 18 of the Supergrit catalogue a range of grits from 180 to 4,000 is shown. They work well on raw wood as well as on finishes.
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Rev. Doug Miller WR Addict Offline Working flat so I can support my addiction. Posts: 9,601 Hardinsburg, KY Kentucky USA Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #2 - Mar 13^th, 2008 at 5:11pm Thanks Bud. I've use some before in the 150-400 range. I just didn't know that it came finer than that. Guess I never really looked. Does Supergrit have a web-site/online catalog? Rev. Doug Miller
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Leo Frilot WR Addict Offline When the going gets tough, get a bigger gouge!!! Posts: 2,848 Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana USA Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #3 - Mar 13^th, 2008 at 6:26pm Here ya go, Rev! Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or
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Tony Wheeler WR Addict Offline Posts: 662 Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #4 - Mar 13^th, 2008 at 10:37pm I juess I should buy more at .50 each then in 2000 eventhough I have never ised them yet
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Rev. Doug Miller WR Addict Offline Working flat so I can support my addiction. Posts: 9,601 Hardinsburg, KY Kentucky USA Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #5 - Mar 13^th, 2008 at 10:50pm Not at those prices. I'll stick with my Rhino paper that I cut myself into 2" squares for about .06 a piece and then the fine grits that I purchase at the hardware store for .65 a sheet and the MicroMesh that I have. Loads cheaper. Rev. Doug Miller
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Chuck Beland WR Addict Offline I got my eyes on you. Posts: 12,873 Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #6 - Mar 14^th, 2008 at 3:50am Doug, Rhino paper?
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Re: Abralon question
Reply #7 - Mar 14^th, 2008 at 6:06pm

Recon, Rhino Paper is a brand of velcro backed sand paper that is available in large sheets. If I remember right it is 1 yard by 1 meter. Don't ask why they mix the units of measure, I have know idea why. Anyway, I mark out 2 inch wide strips on the back side and then cut it into strips using an old band saw blade. Then I make a 2" mark on the band saw table and cut the strips into squares. When the large sheets are cut into these 2" squares they work out to right at $.06/square. Before I found Industrial Abrasives I was paying $.25 each for 2" wave edge discs from Woodcraft. You tell me which one makes more sense Wink

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Chuck Beland WR Addict Offline I got my eyes on you. Posts: 12,873 Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #8 - Mar 14^th, 2008 at 6:13pm Doug, Sounds like a good deal where do you get yours from? Chuck
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Rev. Doug Miller WR Addict Offline Working flat so I can support my addiction. Posts: 9,601 Hardinsburg, KY Kentucky USA Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #9 - Mar 14^th, 2008 at 6:22pm Industrial Abrasives Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or have fun shopping Rev. Doug Miller
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Chuck Beland WR Addict Offline I got my eyes on you. Posts: 12,873 Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #10 - Mar 14^th, 2008 at 6:34pm Thanks Doug.
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Re: Abralon question
Reply #12 - Mar 16^th, 2008 at 7:37am

Rev. Doug Miller wrote on Mar 14^th, 2008 at 6:22pm:

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This is the stuff I use also.

I cut the sheets into 2" strips and roll it up. When I need a square, I just cut one off at a time. Just my way of doing things.

When you buy from this company be sure to look around, somewhere the site they have a freebie coupon for one of those big erasers that are used to clean sandpaper.

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Rev. Doug Miller WR Addict Offline Working flat so I can support my addiction. Posts: 9,601 Hardinsburg, KY Kentucky USA Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #13 - Mar 16^th, 2008 at 7:48am Bout forgot the big eraser Rev. Doug Miller
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Larry Charlot WR Addict Offline Professional Sawdust Maker Posts: 1,443 Yakima, Washington Washington USA Gender:	Re: Abralon question Reply #14 - Mar 17^th, 2008 at 7:51pm If you look at overall time that you are using to make all of your squares I would be guessing an hour or so, the labor brings the cost way up. plus I have alot less time so the value of that time is even more. So I purchase 50 two inch discs for 8 bucks or so. Larry
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