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Title: Drum Sander Paper
Post by: JGR1269 on July 15, 2020, 11:25:16 AM
I just ordered a new drum sander and it will be here tomorrow. I was wondering what grit paper you guys are using to make your tapers? I'm not sure what grit comes with it but I'm guessing it's finer than what I should be using.
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Post by: Crooked Stic on July 15, 2020, 12:02:58 PM
I use 60 for everything.
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Post by: Mad Max on July 15, 2020, 12:13:03 PM
I like 60 too, some people go to as fine as 120 ;)
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Post by: ztontonz on July 15, 2020, 12:25:13 PM
In my experience 120 clogs morning much faster. I like 60 or 80 grit much better
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Post by: Shredd on July 15, 2020, 12:55:58 PM
Zirc  80 grit....   Alum  60  grit...
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Post by: beachbowhunter on July 15, 2020, 01:25:19 PM
Been using 80 but when I run out will likely drop to 60.
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Post by: JGR1269 on July 15, 2020, 02:02:39 PM
Thanks guys for the info. I just ordered a roll of 60 grit.
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Post by: Mad Max on July 15, 2020, 03:22:37 PM
What brand drum sander did you get?????????
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Post by: JGR1269 on July 15, 2020, 06:20:11 PM
Grizzly G0459
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Post by: Tim Finley on July 16, 2020, 10:54:36 AM
I use 34 grit and for one side of the veneers 100 grit .
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Post by: Bowjunkie on July 16, 2020, 11:22:33 AM
I've used 36 grit on backed bows, trilams and such, but use 50 or 60 on glass bow lams.
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