Sandpaper

[.Oxy]

This is probably an ancient question done to death, but - where does everyone source cheaper (than bunnings) sand paper - preferred types of paper - ie garnet vs ali oxide plus whatever.
Very interested to hear from everybody beginner to otherwise.

For me
Current source: Bunnings (hangs head in shame)
Types: Garnet until about 180/220 then ali oxide - more because that is only what bunnings stocks

[Big Shed]

I buy both Al oxide (dry sanding) and wet&dry paper from Supercheap Auto when they have it on special, which they have regularly and when they do I stock up.

[Chesand]

Good paint shops also have it but do not know how price compares.

[issatree]

Hi .Oxy,
I take it that you are talking about Finishing Wood.
I have used " Hermes 406 J Flex " Blue on Grit side with Yellow Cloth Back, for all the years I have been Turning. I use 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 240, 320, 400.
I now have a New Paper, " Indasa, Rhynowet Redline " with My Thanks to TTIT.
Grits 240, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200. Best Paper I have ever used, made in Portugal.
You think after using The Indasa, that it has had it, BUT, give it a clean on you Overalls, & it is as good as when you started, & it lasts a long time.
That's my 2 sense worth.

[witch1]

sandpaperman
witch1

[Kidbee]

Totally agree with Issatree. I used some of the Portugese sandpaper a few months ago to sand a whole lot of ply using an orbital sander. The sandpaper did not lose its cutting power right throughout. Likewise I have been using the Hermes sandpaper for years and can attest to its quality.

Personally think that buying cheap stuff is false economy.

Gary.

[jimbur]

Personally think that buying cheap stuff is false economy.

Gary.
And it doesn't do your temper any good either.
Cheers,
Jim

[.Oxy]

Thank you everyone for your replies.
Yes - for finishing wood, for me not for turning, mainly smoothing out the nearly finished product before and after applying oils/varnishes

@issatree - where do you your indasa from?
I just found a link for someone in perth
Indasa Abrasives (http://bloo.com.au/Indasa-Abrasives/Perth/Balcatta/WA/5243322/)

@jimbur - know what you mean about self-destructing pieces of sandpaper that leave great big @%##$%@ scratches where they shouldn't.

@Kidbee - a quick look on the indasa america (http://www.indasausa.com/) site and the prices seem (without shipping) cheaper than per sheet or roll at bunnings - but overall I definitely agree with your statement about false economy as long as more $$ equals more quality / longer life.

[mookschank]

A sponsor on this forum supplies good price & quality sandpaper online from QLD.....As witch1 referred to.

[.Oxy]

@mookschank - haha, thanks now the earlier statement from witch1 makes complete sense! :2tsup:

Doesn't stock Indasa, but does have some good prices on other stuff.
thanks!

[issatree]

Hi .Oxy,
How did you go with TTIT?.