Which budget sandpaper should I buy for my ROS

[barrysumpter]

First time box maker here.
Been wanting to upgrade my super inexpensive ROS paper to a higher quality.

ABRASIVES COMPARISON - multiple types, grits compared by 4 testers - by FenceFurniture
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/a...ive+comparison

Just spoke with someone at The SandPaperMan.com.au

SIA
https://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/1...sc/index2.html

Micro-Mesh
https://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/1...-sanding-disc/

Abranet
https://www.bestabrasives.com.au/pro...-sanders-125mm



Since I'm new and wanted to restrict my financial commitment (I didn't want my first box to cost $600+ LOL!)
So I thought I might trial the 5 packs to begin with.

Current plan is to use a makita 125mm 18v ROS.
I'm not in the Festool league.

Lower grits in SIA brand are $~1.04 each disk
Hight grits in Micro-Mesh brand are $3.40 each

I'm looking at burnishing with the following grits

SIA
100
120
240

400
800
1200

Micro-Mesh
2000
4000


Am I asking too much of my makita 125mm ROS?
Makita bare tools supposed to last a carpenter 15 years and a DIY'r 30. or maybe 10 and 20

Any suggestion on better prices or perhaps someone offers a beginners pack?

Any restrictions on wet sanding with these discs?

Abranet Discs are ~1.70 disk in packs of 10 only
Note: P numbers are NOT the same as grit

Thanks in advance

[barrysumpter]

http://www.psidragon.com/customer/pr...Comparison.pdf


Grit - P
100 - P100
120 - P120

240 - P280 or P320
400 - P600 or P800


800 - P1200
1200 - P2000

2000 - P??? - Micro-Mesh
4000 - P??? - Micro-Mesh

[qwertyu]

I ended up buying some blue and purple Sia discs. If the quality of the mesh sandpaper is as good as the jump from purple to blue, I would pay extra and get the mesh. The blue stuff lasts ages and everybody says the mesh is better then the blue so it's probably worth it/cheaper in the long run.

Can't comment on the Sia VS abranet mesh would be great if someone has both to compare

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[barrysumpter]

Looks like these guys sell singles:
https://www.malleeagencies.com.au/co...nt=36867879105

125mm available in
P80
P100
P120
P150
P180
P240
P320
P400

[barrysumpter]

OK ordered a set of make due grits.
Some were sold out and I'd have to wait a week to hold my order to save on postage.
The box is burning a hole in my work bench.

Anyone know of a place that sells these over the counter here in melbourne?
Preferably in singles.

I'm happy to chase down their stock availability.

[router]

I have been using disks supplied by Smith and Arrow for quite some time now and find them to be up to the task and the company is really good to deal with. They are a sponsor of this forum and orders over $30.00 are freight free.


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