Gauging interest- Abranet Bulk Buy

[lwalden]

Hey folks, I'm getting ready to order some more abranet and thought I'd check to see if anyone else needed to replenish their stock. When I order, it comes 50 sheets to the box. For those not familiar with abranet, here's a link to the combo pack PSI carries:
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKMESHKIT.html
As you can see from the link, when you buy the 10 pack you get 2 each of the 120, 180, 240, 320, and 400 grit, sized 2 3/4" by 5", for $10.95, or about $1.10 per sheet. Depending on volume ordered, we normally get that down to around $.50 to $.60 per 2 3/4" by 5" sheet. In addition, if you've found you use more of one grit than another you have the option of ordering different amounts per grit. All that said, this wouldn't be your standard group buy- I've got to see what the interest level is and get a better idea of what folks are wanting before being able to finalize pricing, and it can vary a few cents on the per sheet pricing depending on grit based on volume. As in the past, payment will not be required until we finalize volumes and I'm able to give a better per sheet cost for each grit. I would anticipate placing an order the week after Christmas, so given the early estimate of $.50 to $.60 per sheet, please let me know how many sheets of each grit you would be looking for. Let me know what questions there might be, and I'll try and come up with reasonable sounding answers!!
Thanks-
Lyle

Update- looks like we're definetly going to have enough interest- Please place your order as number of sheets in the following format: (assumes ordering 10 of each grit)

120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

***Update 12/27/2008*** PLEASE READ!!!
I'm going to try to add a link that will take y'all to an excel spreadsheet with updated information on who has indicated what they want ordered, along with info on pricing ($.51 per sheet), estimated shipping costs, and PayPal fees. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK and confirm the accuracy of the data I've input. I anticipate placing the order Tuesday, December 30th, so if the information is correct please send PayPal payment prior to that time. PM me if you're looking to make payment using an alternate method, and we'll work out the details. Hopefully this link to the spreadsheet will work. My PayPal address is *L_WALDEN@CHARTER.NET* without the asteriks. Thanks for everyone's participation!
Here's (I hope) the link:
http://www.box.net/shared/brhze0rvnb

 

[bruce119]

I would like to get some 400 I would be in for 100 sheets.

Last time this buy came I was late and only got the 320. This stuff cuts great and last a long time. Just the 320 is a coarse for me.

So great stuff last a long long time just blow it out when it clogs.

Thanks
Bruce

 

[GouletPens]

I'd be in for probably 30 sheets each of 180, 240, and 320.

 

[ranchonodinero]

I'll commit to:
120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 20
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 20

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Lyle, put me down for 10 of each...........

 

[jskeen]

I'm probably in for at least 10 of each as well, if not more

 

[dntrost]

I'd be in for 25 320 & 25 400

 

[Thumbs]

I would like to try it out, too. Please put me down for ten of each grade. Thank you.

 

[markgum]

Hi;
I would like to try it out. How abouta 10 pack of 2 each of the 120, 180, 240, 320, and 400 grit.
thanks.

 

[meshel]

If you will be sending International (I live in Israel), I'll probably be in for a at least 10 of each grit. Also I'll ask around on my Israeli forum (http://www.nagaroot.com) and possibly people will join up to my order - with a potential of many more sheets...

 

[stolicky]

Hi;
I would like to try it out. How abouta 10 pack of 2 each of the 120, 180, 240, 320, and 400 grit.
thanks.

This sounds like it would be worth a try. I will commit to the same.

 

[lwalden]

If you will be sending International (I live in Israel), I'll probably be in for a at least 10 of each grit. Also I'll ask around on my Israeli forum (http://www.nagaroot.com) and possibly people will join up to my order - with a potential of many more sheets...

I'll be happy to ship to the folks who help makes this the International association of Penturners. Obviously higher shipping costs expected, but as long as the United States postal service will accept the package, I'll do whatever paperwork is needed to ship.

 

[lwalden]

Mark (Gum), Chris, Just for clarification..... you guys are each looking for 20 sheets (10 pack of 2 each)) of each of the 5 grits (100 sheets total)? Or 10 sheets total, 2 of each of the 5 grits?

This sounds like it would be worth a try. I will commit to the same.

 

[wolftat]

120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10
You made that very easy for me. Thanks

 

[Orgtech]

Order

I'll take

320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

Thanks

 

[dalemcginnis]

120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 4
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 4
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 4
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 4
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 4

 

[Daniel]

Put me down for 10 of each.
120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

But if I really like the stuff I'm done be trying to talk you out of your stash.

 

[jttheclockman]

Nevered used it but will also like to try it and put me down for 10 of each also.

 

[Jim Smith]

Lyle,

Please mark me down for

10 - 240 grit
10 - 320 grit
10 - 400 grit

Total of 30 sheets.

Thanks

Jim Smith

 

[meshel]

I'll be happy to ship to the folks who help makes this the International association of Penturners. Obviously higher shipping costs expected, but as long as the United States postal service will accept the package, I'll do whatever paperwork is needed to ship.

Lyle,

Thanks for the effort, not meaning to bug but would it be possible to get disks instead of sheets? or both (http://www.mirka.com/abranet ) it seems to be available...
And while I'm at it - how about the higher grits (500, 600, 800, 1000)
Thanks

 

[lwalden]

It is available and possible to get,both the disks and the higher grits. I did not include them in this bulk buy for a couple of reasons- most penturners on this site convert to Micromesh, with the 1500 and 1800 micromesh being right at or just a step up from the 400 grit abranet, so I did not think there would be enough interest in the higher grits to look at purchasing them by the box and separating out for re-distribution. On the disks, those are primarily for flat work rather than something as small as pens, and I was targeting our penturning community. If you and your local group are interested in putting together a seperate order that includes disks and higher grits, and the manufacturer won't ship to Israel, I'd be willing to include you in our order and re-ship for you. Please send me a PM if you'd like to discuss further....

Lyle,

Thanks for the effort, not meaning to bug but would it be possible to get disks instead of sheets? or both (http://www.mirka.com/abranet ) it seems to be available...
And while I'm at it - how about the higher grits (500, 600, 800, 1000)
Thanks

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Lyle, here's my official order:

120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

Thanks for doing this.

 

[devowoodworking]

Here's my order Lyle:
120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

Thanks for doing this:wink:

 

[markgum]

10 sheets total 2 of each of the 5 grits. if possible. since I've never used the stuff, would like to try with a small order first.
thanks.
mark
120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 2
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 2
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 2
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 2
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 2

Mark (Gum), Chris, Just for clarification..... you guys are each looking for 20 sheets (10 pack of 2 each)) of each of the 5 grits (100 sheets total)? Or 10 sheets total, 2 of each of the 5 grits?

 

[Thumbs]

Confirm:
120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10
Thank you.

 

[nava1uni]

I would like the following:
120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 2
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 2
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 6
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 6
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 6

 

[VisExp]

Lyle, I'll take 5 sheets of each grit. If it is possible to get the higher grits, 500, 600, 800, 1000, I would be very interested in those as well.

I was recently given some samples of Abranet and was very impressed with it.

 

[stolicky]

Mark (Gum), Chris, Just for clarification..... you guys are each looking for 20 sheets (10 pack of 2 each)) of each of the 5 grits (100 sheets total)? Or 10 sheets total, 2 of each of the 5 grits?

Yes. 10, total. I have never used them and would like to try them before I buy a bunch.

Thanks.

On the discs, are they hook-and-loop, and 2"? If so, I might also be interested as they would be nice for bowl sanding with my drill. Otherwise, I'll just stick with the flat ones.

 

[edman2]

Lyle,
I'll take:

320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

20 sheets total.

 

[dalemcginnis]

If you do include the discs I would be interested in those as well.

 

[davinci27]

I'm in for
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

Ben

 

[johnkofi]

I'm in for..... 400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

Thanks -

 

[Druid]

Lyle,
I'll commit to:
120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 20
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 20

I've used Abranet for a little over a year now, great product.

Thanks & Merry Christmas/Happy New Year

Jim

 

[bad]

Lyle:
If I understand it correctly, there is a mixed package containing 2 each of all 5 grades. I'd like 2 of the mixed packages. Thanks for going to all of this trouble for us Lyle and have a Merry Christmas.

 

[lwalden]

Bruce- PSI sells a mixed package containing 2 each of all 5 grades. When we do the bulk buy, you can mix and match. If you're looking for 4 sheets of each of the 5 grits, that's easy- but you can get more or less of each grit if you prefer.

Lyle:
If I understand it correctly, there is a mixed package containing 2 each of all 5 grades. I'd like 2 of the mixed packages. Thanks for going to all of this trouble for us Lyle and have a Merry Christmas.

 

[bad]

Bruce- PSI sells a mixed package containing 2 each of all 5 grades. When we do the bulk buy, you can mix and match. If you're looking for 4 sheets of each of the 5 grits, that's easy- but you can get more or less of each grit if you prefer.

Thanks for clearing that up for me Lyle. 4 of each of the 5 grits is still perfect. Send me a PM when it's done and I'll either send you a cheque or if you're set up with PayPal I can pay you that way.

 

[Jim15]

I'm in for:
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 10
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 10

Thanks,

 

[ScribbleSticks]

Hi Lyle,
Here's my order;

120 Grit- 9A-151-120 #of sheets = 10
180 Grit- 9A-151-180 #of sheets = 10
240 Grit- 9A-151-240 #of sheets = 10
320 Grit- 9A-151-320 #of sheets = 20
400 Grit- 9A-151-400 #of sheets = 20

Thanks!

 

[hehndc]

Lyle:

I would like to order if youi accept checks or money orders:

10-240 grit
10-320 grit
10-400 grit

Thanks for your effort.

Best regards,

Steve

 

[SuperDave]

Lyle,

Put me down for 10 sheets of each.

Dave