what grit paper?

[Max]

Just a quick question for those of you who square your blanks with a jig and disc sander...what grit sandpaper do you use on the disc? I'm thinking of giving it a try...

Thanks,
Max

 

[53Jim]

I have 120 grit mounted on my disk sander. I don't use it too often since I got a pen mill, but it still gets used on occasion.

Jim

 

[Max]

great, thanks.

might as well buy the right paper to give it a try.

-Max

 

[wayneis]

Disk sander is all I use and I use 80 grit.

Wayne

 

[Max]

I'm beginning to catch on here....as with responses to most questions posted ... everyone has their own method/opinion ... always comes back to, "give it a shot and see what you think"

thanks
-Max

 

[OSCAR15]

Of course everyone has their own methods.
Invest in a pen mill..It is much more accurate...

Originally posted by Max
<br />I'm beginning to catch on here....as with responses to most questions posted ... everyone has their own method/opinion ... always comes back to, "give it a shot and see what you think"

thanks
-Max

 

[wayneis]

NOT if you have the right jig. With the right jig the sander is accurite and quick.

Wayne

Originally posted by OSCAR15
<br />Of course everyone has their own methods.
Invest in a pen mill..It is much more accurate...

Originally posted by Max
<br />I'm beginning to catch on here....as with responses to most questions posted ... everyone has their own method/opinion ... always comes back to, "give it a shot and see what you think"

thanks
-Max

 

[53Jim]

Max,
Don't let the different answers confuse you. Sand paper is cheap. Pick up whatever grit feels good to you and give it a shot. Than try a different grit. Than maybe buy a pen mill.

Every person will have a different view/opinion. You'll find what works for you might not work for me, and vice versa.

Good luck.
Jim

 

[Max]

Yeah, Jim, I guess that's the way to go....but I do appreciate the advice guys[]

Thanks,
-Max

 

[Pipes]

I agree any snadpaper a work your comfortable with IF you are not use to using the disc sander go with a finer grit ! It won't eat your blank up :O) I use what ever I have handy I prefer to keep 100 grit on it in a worn condition ..60 or 80 grit is way to much for me I tend to get heavy handed ! I just changed mine today and all I had was 120 and it is just fine for me... its all what YOU like and get use to IMHO

 

[Rifleman1776]

Whatever is on it at the moment. I'm very particular. []