The adhesive on much of the garnet paper smells suspiciously like hide glue
when you attempt to power sand with it. Can't convince a HSchooler to read
(or perhaps they can't) the package, which says "not for use in powered
sanders."
"Bob S." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> As for Garnet paper, it too has its place right next to the AO papers. I
use
> the Garnet papers whenever I have to sand by hand (rolled up, palmed,
> sanding block, strips, etc.). Garnet breaks down (wears out) faster than
AO
> papers but that is exactly the reason for using a Garnet paper. The more
> its used, the finer the grit becomes (duller edges) and the finer the
> striations become. Some say it wears out to fast - I say it's just
> self-grading...
Collagen, anyway, regardless?
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:44:01 -0500, "George"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >The adhesive on much of the garnet paper smells suspiciously like hide
glue
> >when you attempt to power sand with it.
>
> Fish glue I thought ? Isn't it more flexible than hide ?
>
> The only one I'd advise against for wood is silicon carbide (often
> black "wet and dry") and that's just because of the price. It has the
> advantage of good wear resistance, but you just don't need that on
> wood. Save it for synthetic fillers and paintwork.
>
> --
> Smert' spamionam
One of the best sandpapers for wood is Garnet, It is also getting harder and
harder to find.
aluminum okide has been pushed because it is cheap cheap cheap
"Bob S." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Aluminum oxide (AO) papers will typically last longer since the grit does
> not break down as fast as does Garnet. The AO will leave evenly
distributed
> striations and you must use the next finer grit to get rid of the
striations
> left by the coarser grit.
>
> As for Garnet paper, it too has its place right next to the AO papers. I
use
> the Garnet papers whenever I have to sand by hand (rolled up, palmed,
> sanding block, strips, etc.). Garnet breaks down (wears out) faster than
AO
> papers but that is exactly the reason for using a Garnet paper. The more
> its used, the finer the grit becomes (duller edges) and the finer the
> striations become. Some say it wears out to fast - I say it's just
> self-grading...
>
> So for fast removal AO, for finer detail sanding use Garnet.
>
> Now the experts can give you some additional info to help you decide on
what
> to use and when.
>
> Bob S.
>
>
> "Ron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:5lsEb.586644$HS4.4341884@attbi_s01...
> > I believe I read somewhere that one of these is not recommended for
> > woodwork.
> >
> > Is this true and if so, which one?
> >
> > I have both and have a decent bit of sanding to start soon.
> >
> > ThankX
> > Ron
> >
> >
>
>
Aluminum oxide (AO) papers will typically last longer since the grit does
not break down as fast as does Garnet. The AO will leave evenly distributed
striations and you must use the next finer grit to get rid of the striations
left by the coarser grit.
As for Garnet paper, it too has its place right next to the AO papers. I use
the Garnet papers whenever I have to sand by hand (rolled up, palmed,
sanding block, strips, etc.). Garnet breaks down (wears out) faster than AO
papers but that is exactly the reason for using a Garnet paper. The more
its used, the finer the grit becomes (duller edges) and the finer the
striations become. Some say it wears out to fast - I say it's just
self-grading...
So for fast removal AO, for finer detail sanding use Garnet.
Now the experts can give you some additional info to help you decide on what
to use and when.
Bob S.
"Ron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:5lsEb.586644$HS4.4341884@attbi_s01...
> I believe I read somewhere that one of these is not recommended for
> woodwork.
>
> Is this true and if so, which one?
>
> I have both and have a decent bit of sanding to start soon.
>
> ThankX
> Ron
>
>
On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:44:01 -0500, "George"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>The adhesive on much of the garnet paper smells suspiciously like hide glue
>when you attempt to power sand with it.
Fish glue I thought ? Isn't it more flexible than hide ?
The only one I'd advise against for wood is silicon carbide (often
black "wet and dry") and that's just because of the price. It has the
advantage of good wear resistance, but you just don't need that on
wood. Save it for synthetic fillers and paintwork.
--
Smert' spamionam