A partner for Abranet Roll purchase

[alankulwicki7]

Hey all,
I want to buy some 10 yard rolls of Abranet in the next few days. I'm looking for someone to split the rolls (and cost) with me because 10 yards would probably last me forever.

These would be 2.75" x 10 yd rolls in 80, 120, 180, 240 and 320

I have done some research and found these rolls for about $25-28 each. This works out to about $.83 per ft. By comparison, CSUSA sells Abranet in 2.75" x 5" sheets for about $1 per sheet. This works out to $2.40 per ft.

The total for 5 rolls with shipping comes to $140.

Is there anyone that wants to split this with me? Your cost would be $70 for five 5 yard rolls of Abranet in 80, 120, 180, 240 and 320 grits.

 

[eajacobson]

Doug,

I'll go in. If someone else wants to get in, I could split it three ways (or I'd even be willing to split "my half" in half).

Ed

 

[mark james]

I'll also split costs. Any division is fine with me - 1/3, 1/4, etc.

 

[TonyL]

I am interested in 220 to 600 in case anyone else only wants those "grits" or you want to add those. Will go to 1/2 to 1/4 split.

 

[alankulwicki7]

Tony,
I'm not sure about the higher grits yet. 400, 600 and 800 only come in 25 yard rolls and they are $60 each.

If there is enough interest, I may order 25 yard rolls of 80, 120, 180, 240, 320, 400 and 600.

I did the math at if 5 people go in on all 7 grits, the cost would be $124 each. Now this would be 4.5" wide rolls for 80, 120, 180 and 240 and 3.6" wide rolls for 320, 400 and 600. It's more expensive than the $70 of my previous post but it's also a wider roll.

What are you thoughts on the lesser grits? I go thru the lower grits more but others may use just the higher grits.

Mods, feel free to move this to the Group Buy area if needed

 

[TonyL]

I like all of the grits above 150. For me, I prefer to use the Abranet to achieve a better final finish versus material removal - even though I still MM up to 4k to 12k. Since, I started using a skew, I have found to be less dependent on grits below 220. In fact, I am getting close to starting out 320 or 400. Didn't mean to hijack the post; I was just thinking about options. If I go forward I will organize under group buy. I didn't mean to compete with this (not that you are saying that I am which is very nice of you); I meant to complement it.

 

[alankulwicki7]

No worries, Tony. Since most of my work is something other than pens, I use a fair amount of the lower grits. I would likely use the higher grits but it wold just take me longer to go thru them

I guess I wouldn't mind ordering more but I just want to make sure I can split the costs with others

 

[TonyL]

sounds good. I just make pens. If you want a partner on the 320 to 600, I am in.

 

[alankulwicki7]

Sounds like Ed and Mark are both in for the wider Abranet rolls. I'm looking for 2 more people to go in on this. The cost would be about $124 plus shipping from me to you.
Basically you would get 7 grits of Abranet in 5 yd rolls. Now this would be 4.5" wide rolls for 80, 120, 180 and 240 and 3.6" wide rolls for 320, 400 and 600.

Anyone else interested?

 

[elance]

Hi Doug,

I'll go in on this as well for the 7 grits.

Thank you,
Matthew

 

[Jim Smith]

Doug,

I'm interested in the 25 yard rolls of 240, 320, 400 and 600. Please let me know if this is acceptable and if so, how much I owe for say half roll of each of them?

Thanks

Jim Smith

 

[alankulwicki7]

Hi Doug,

I'll go in on this as well for the 7 grits.

Thank you,
Matthew

Sounds good!

Doug,

I'm interested in the 25 yard rolls of 240, 320, 400 and 600. Please let me know if this is acceptable and if so, how much I owe for say half roll of each of them?

Thanks

Jim Smith

Jim,
At this point I'm looking for people who want 5 yards each of all 7 grits. Others have also requested the higher grits but since I use mostly lower grits on my stuff (I make a few pens but mostly other items) I'm trying to keep things easy on my end.

Thanks!
Doug

 

[Jim Smith]

Doug,

Thanks for the quick response. I understand your limiting it to the grits that you will use the most since this is your group buy. Perhaps we can get a few of the others that are mainly interested in the higher grits to make a separate group purchase. Anyone interested???

Jim Smith

 

[wyone]

I am in the same boat with Tony... almost.. I love Abranet, but rarely use anything less than 240. Once in a while I use 180.. but like him, the skew is my friend now.

 

[alankulwicki7]

I am in the same boat with Tony... almost.. I love Abranet, but rarely use anything less than 240. Once in a while I use 180.. but like him, the skew is my friend now.

I've got a pretty good handle on the skew for pens but it doesn't work so well on bowls or ornaments That's what I make most!

 

[wyone]

well that is true.. but I have not done enough bowls to know what really works. LOL I do however use a self powered 2 and 3 inch sanding disk when I have done those

 

[alankulwicki7]

well that is true.. but I have not done enough bowls to know what really works. LOL I do however use a self powered 2 and 3 inch sanding disk when I have done those

For bowls, I usually use sanding disks mounted in a right angle drill but the Abranet is great for sanding around the details and getting in tight spots when there is a lip involved. Much better than the sandpaper that comes in a roll

 

[alankulwicki7]

Still looking for one more for 5 yds of all 7 grits of Abranet

 

[TonyL]

I just ordered 320, 400 and 600 to split. However, my "partner in purchase" may not want the 320. I can split the 320 with whomever wants it assuming my "partner in purchase" doesn't want it. Depending what all of this looks like, I may split my half again. That would be 2.5 yards by 4.5 inches., let me know. I should get all by the end of the week; they were out of the 400.

 

[alankulwicki7]

Still looking for one more person interested in all 7 grits of Abranet. I'm would like to place the order soon!

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I just ordered 320, 400 and 600 to split. However, my "partner in purchase" may not want the 320. I can split the 320 with whomever wants it assuming my "partner in purchase" doesn't want it. Depending what all of this looks like, I may split my half again. That would be 2.5 yards by 4.5 inches., let me know. I should get all by the end of the week; they were out of the 400.

Tony

I may be interested in the 320 or whatever you have leftover.

Dan

 

[TonyL]

Hi Dan:

Another member expressed an interest. Thanks.

 

[lwalden]

Doug, if you still need one more you can count me in.

 

[alankulwicki7]

Hi Lyle,
Sorry, but I did end up finding a fifth person last night. I will keep you in mind if someone bails out.
Thanks!
Doug