Newbie Question - Micro Mesh Pad Source

[FordTrax]

What is the best source for MM pads for finishing pens? Which grades do I need to buff the pens out? Am I better of buying 3x4" pads and cutting them into 1"x1.5" sets?

thanks

 

[renowb]

I buy the 3" x 4" and cut them into 4ths. I use them all on finishing. Woodnwhimsies carries them at a fair price.

 

[leestoresund]

Klingspor has them at a good price.

Lee

 

[FordTrax]

Dumb Question

Do I want the pads or the sheets the mesh?

 

[edman2]

I buy mine from Tim and Tracey at Woodnwhimsies. I cut them in half just as you said. I keep one set in a container of water for wetsanding and use the other for dry sanding. When I wet sand I use them all from 1500 to 12000. When I use them to buff out a ca finish I start with about 2400 so I don't sand through the ca. On wood, I dry sand and use them all. I will usually sand wood with Abranet up to about 400 then switch to Micro Mesh to finish.

 

[hewunch]

I use pads. Some use sheets.

 

[Monty]

Cheapest place I've found is International Violin Co.
I get the 6"X12" sheets and cut them into 1X6 strips and use them wet.

 

[SDB777]

Thanks Mannie, that has to be the best price I've seen for these! Now saved into the "Favorite's" column.


Scott

 

[foamcapt40]

I get mine from this website. MICRO-SURFACE FINISHING PRODUCTS, INC. Seems to be the manufacturer. Prices are average. I buy the kit for hobbyists.