disc sander for squaring blanks

[Bigblackdog]

what grit is recommended for this?

 

[Doug]

I use 120 grit, but then that's the only ones I've seen that are inexpensive & easily available, I'm sure there are other grits out there but the 120 works fine for me for squaring blanks

 

[Bigblackdog]

thanks Doug. That sounds good to me.

 

[GeordieB]

Like Doug I use 120 but it came with the sander and only done a few blanks so far but I was happy with the results

 

[wm460]

I use this,
Flexovit Sandpaper Roll for Painted Surfaces 100mm x 1m 120 Grit I/N 1210522 | Bunnings Warehouse

I use something like this to stick it to the disc.

Scotch 665 Double Sided Tape 12.7 mm x 22.8 m | Officeworks

 

[Grump]

Yeah, I use 120 grit Aluminium Oxide init?

 

[Vic Perrin]

120 for me as well

 

[bassethound]

Sound's like we all use 120

 

[Bigblackdog]

seems so!

 

[chas_41_uk]

120 here as well

 

[Bill Mooney]

Ditto to that.

 

[billyb_imp]

120 here

 

[Penpal]

For years I used 100 grit I bought a roll14 inches wide by quite long used on shearers metal disks. I cut it and glued with what is called cow gum an adhesive that allows removal.

I now buy whats available its never been critical in number 100 or plus. Pressure you apply, speed and how you present the blank to the paper all important .If there is a gap to be brought down I use the bandsaw first some of our timbers are heavy and hard.

Peter.