Micro Mesh question

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Personally, I prefer the sheets (3x4?) without so much of the padded
backing. They last longer and I can get a feel for the finish under my
fingers. I find using the small pads (for me) is like trying to play piano
with mittens on.
 
If you are looking for those, Woodtruningz has them on sell this week. If you like the sheets, I buy mine from International Violin. They have the best price I have found.

Craig Chatterton
Puyallup, WA
 
Those are good, but you should google Micro-mesh.
There are usually 9 steps from 1500 to 12000.
There is one supplier who does 2 sets of 9 pads for about $25.00

Charlie is correct that the non-backed ones seem to last longer, but the padded ones do afford some cusion if you tend to have a heavy hand.

(See Chauck, I don't diagree with EVERYTHIG you say:biggrin:)
 
what size are the sheets from international violin? at $4.75 a sheet, surely that is not the same 3x6 sheets that you get in a set of 9 for $11.95, or 1.45 each, is it? Tim and Tracey seem to have the best deal going that I've seen so far.
 
theHullTurn said:
I am looking to buy some micro mesh abrasive pads and am wondering where is a good place to buy some? Should i get them from PSI?

are these good? http://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKFINKIT.html?mybuyscid=7259695725

or is there a better place to get them?

Thanks for your time!
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I've had that set and recently purchased the larger set that PSI has. No problem with either one. It was just convenient for me since I had to meet the $100 minimum to get $15 off. So in my mind, I only paid $5 for the larger set of them.
 
Regarding the pads vs sheets, I have both and use the sheets for dry sanding and the pads for wet sanding. I bought mine from Rockler when they were on sale. Don't know if that was the best price but the store is close to where I work.
 
The set that woodcraft sells is 9 3x4 sheets and a sanding block for 19.99
The set that woodnwhimsies sells is 9 3x6 sheets for 11.99
The set that Arizona silhouette sells is 7 3x6 sheets for 12.99
PSI sells 5 of the 6x12 sheets with block for 36.95, but only the first 5 grits.
international violin sells sheets for 4.75 if they are 6x12 that's about 1.19 per 3x6 sheet,
or 10.71 per 9 pack if you buy 4.

Me, I think I'll just keep buying from our members here.
 
I got a really good deal last year from the Micro Mesh guy at the big Woodworking Show. I will be heading there on Jan 15 and may pick up another set.
 
I have a set of3x4 foam pads. I use them on Corian and acrilic 'wet' after 200 pens I just turned them over and started useing the other side. They work great for me.
woodnwhimisies has about the best price
 
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