Klingspor Gold--"The Woodturners Dream Paper"

[opie]

Hi guys and gals, I felt compelled to post a thread about my most favorite sandpaper in the whole universe! I used to buy it by the rolls at a local wood store. The wood store closed and I ran out of every bit of my gold paper. It last so long and does such a great job. Very flexible too! I prefer it over any paper I have ever used. Depending on the density of the wood I am turning I use just one or all three grits 220, 320 (my favorite) and 400 and then I finish with all my micro-mesh papers. I did not have any full pieces to figure out the brand name but I did recognize the wishbone like icon to be that of Kingspor. YES! Anyway, if you want a great sandpaper, this is it. You may be able to find it cheaper somewhere but I am too tired to look for another site after researching for it the last hour. Good woodturning to you my friends...http://www.woodworkingshop.com/cgi-...St=SR002X10G&coreDsc=2" X 10 METER GOLD ROLLS

 

[Draygore]

Great paper, been using it for over a decade now. I get to visit one of their three stores a couple time a year, and if I'm lucky they will have left over belt sheets in their bargain boxes. The bargain boxes are 4'x4'x3', containing a variety of the gold, green, and brown paper. It's a hit or miss, but every now and then I load up.

I have to recommend giving their "Shop Rolls" a try as well. To me the best bang for the buck. The cloth back is slightly less flexible than the gold, yet it still works great for lathe sanding. http://www.woodworkingshop.com/cgi-bin/8527F762/mac/qryitems.mac/itemDisplay