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  1. 8th February 2021, 03:06 PM #1
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    Default recommendations for good quality 5 inch sanding discs

    Hi all

    Just chasing any brand/product recommendations for good quality 5 inch sanding discs?

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  2. 8th February 2021, 04:17 PM #2
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    There are two Forum sponsors: The Sandpaper Man and Smith and Arrow. I have only used the latter with whom I have been very pleased and have a wide range.

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    If you have dust extraction on your ROS mesh discs are well worth the extra expense. You'd never regret it.
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  5. 8th February 2021, 07:46 PM #4
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    Mirka Ace ceramic, Diablo mesh disks are pretty good. Sia mesh are good as well but I don’t think they do 125mm same with Norton Blaze disks, excellent product but they don’t do 125mm
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    what he said Mirka have available sanding pads and they will mix grits if you ask.
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    I've used this guy from ebay - they product seems good. sorry about the link below - not a scam I promise.

    125PCS Hook Loop 125mm Sanding Discs Orbital Sandpaper 60 80 100 120 240 Pad Mat | eBay
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zed View Post
    I've used this guy from ebay - they product seems good. sorry about the link below - not a scam I promise.

    125PCS Hook Loop 125mm Sanding Discs Orbital Sandpaper 60 80 100 120 240 Pad Mat | eBay
    Dang...at that price is doesn't even matter if they're garbage
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    Call me quirky, but I don’t find the cost of sandpaper so high that I will buy it offshore just to save a little. I’ll stick with supporting local suppliers - and particularly sponsors of this forum.

    As an aside, I find it sad that almost every eBay ad I see brandishing an Australian flag is in fact a seller from Asia.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elanjacobs View Post
    Dang...at that price is doesn't even matter if they're garbage
    Till your using a 240 grit disk with a rouge 80 grit particle in it.
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    This may help you to get a good appreciation of what's available and which ones perform better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    This may help you to get a good appreciation of what's available and which ones perform better.
    An excellent comparison. I’m primarily using Festool and Mirka machines I find the Abranet Ace ceramic disks are faster and last longer. I note they were not included in the test.
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    Jonathan Katz-Moses also does a comparison which includes some ceramic discs.

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