Finishing Sanders

"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Nov 7, 7:32 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
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>>
>> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>>
> Let's hope it isn't furlong.

It's a cinch it will be.


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On Nov 6, 12:27 am, [email protected] (Malcolm Hoar) wrote:
> My trusty 1993 vintage Makita quarter-sheet finishing
> sander appears to have died. I would buy the same again
> but paper changing is kind of tedious and according to
> one review the current updated model (BO 4552) is even
> worse.
>
> The Bosch 1297DK looks promising as far as paper changes
> are concerned and the price is about the same as the
> Makita.
>
> Is anyone here using the Bosch or have any other
> recommendations (in the same $50 price range)?
>

I have that Bosch and the paper changing is inded a snap. The dust
collection is superb when you use the adaptor, (and that is the only
reason I did not buy the PC SpeedBloc.) You have to buy the adaptor.
The punch die they give you for making the holes in the paper is
useless, so I make up a batch from a pack of paper using a proper hole
punch and a hammer.
For a quick job, using the supplied dust filter is adequate and easily
cleaned.
I think I paid $ 49.00 at Lowe's in Port Huron MI for it.
I like it MUCH better than any of the half dozen Makitas I have worn
out over the years.

On Nov 6, 8:24 am, "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Malcolm Hoar" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > My trusty 1993 vintage Makita quarter-sheet finishing
> > sander appears to have died. I would buy the same again
> > but paper changing is kind of tedious and according to
> > one review the current updated model (BO 4552) is even
> > worse.
>
> > The Bosch 1297DK looks promising as far as paper changes
> > are concerned and the price is about the same as the
> > Makita.
>
> > Is anyone here using the Bosch or have any other
> > recommendations (in the same $50 price range)?
>
> > Anything but B&D!
>
> A thing about paper changing. If your sander does not enable you to change
> paper in 5 or 6 seconds you need a better sander/method of attaching paper.
> If you are using a paper that clamps on chances are you are sanding
> inefficiently. Years ago in automotive trades the PSA and Velcro Style
> papers were increasing production in the shops because of the efficiency of
> the sanding. These type papers always attach correctly and make the most of
> your sander. Clamp on papers simply have more wiggle and tend to loosen
> causing the sander pad to vibrate behind the paper as the paper simply
> sticks to the surface you are trying to sand. A good part of the sander
> motion/energy is wasted. With the direct connection of the papers to the
> sander using PSA or Velcro, the sander motion is close to 100% efficient.
>
> With that in mind, just about any sander that utilizes the PSA or Velcro
> style attachment paper will probably be better than a sander that uses
> clamps to hold the paper. I personally have used the PC SpeedBloc, the one
> that is bell shaped, since 1989. It too pooped out about 2 years ago and I
> replaced it with the same. It will clamp paper as the design of this
> sander has been around for a very long time relatively speaking but it also
> uses PSA paper.
>
> If you are looking for a design that will last and is comfortable to use for
> long periods of time the PC SpeedBloc works well. If I replace this sander
> in the future I'll probably go with a Festool because of the superior dust
> collection.

All true.
PSA can be bothersome when the paper gets overheated and leaves glue
and stuff on the sander's pad.
Hook & Loop (Velcro) is, for me, THE way to go.
Finding that in sheets can be a PITA and then, to convert the Bosch to
a hookey pad wouldn't be a big deal if one could find a pad. I don't
use it enough to bother.
I mentioned that I paid 50 bucks for the Bosch and for that little
money, the dust collection with the vacuum adaptor (mind you, hooked
up to a Fein Turbo II) is every bit as good as anything Festool could
devise....and you know I am a avid Festool user. I just don't sand
inside corners that often. I always sand before assembly.

r

On Nov 6, 9:15 am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
wrote:

> I was working on a project this week when my trusty, old black and decker
> gave up the ghost. This was a good sander that lasted over thiry years of
> use. It was of a generation when B&D actually made good tools. It was a
> half sheet sander.

It is hard to remember, but at one time they did indeed. they had an
industrial line that was pretty damn good. I was never much on the
homeowners line, though. I think that was more like 40 years ago.


>I went out to try and replace it.
> No can do. Apparently half sheet sanders have gone the >way of the dodo bird.
> There are plenty of quarter sheet sanders. But almost >no half sheet sanders.
> Creaftsman has a half sheet and a third sheet sander in their lineup. I
> couldn't find anything else.

I have this sander, and it is almost as good as my half sheet
Milwaukee.

http://tinyurl.com/yvku3k

Like the smaller Bosch sander, you can almost vacuum with due to the
fact that the dust collection is so good. It cuts really well, leaves
a good surface, but like Rob said earlier, plan on punching your own
holes. Their punch pad works OK on finer grits, but get to the heavy
stuff and it just makes a mess.

I also use a Milwaukee that is heavier (older!) at 7 lbs. but you can
use it all day long with no fatigue. However, being a little older
design it doesn't have great dust collection system. OK, but not
great. I caught it on ebay a few years back for $125 or so with the
steel case. Not a mark on it, and no sanding dust in the internals.
Worth every nickel at twice the price. Check at the size and
accessibility of the holding clamps.

http://tinyurl.com/3ah59t

As Leon pointed out, PC still makes the venerated 505. It used to be
the industry standard 1/2 sheet, but I don't know about it now. I
used one for years, but now here we are in the new century and they
haven't done anything of significance for dust collection. I don't
always work out in a parking lot or messy jobsite.

I used the Bosch to sand down a fireplace mantle that I was
refinishing in an occupied house. With the dust collection set up
(the shop vac outside the house) and my portable dust collector on the
room I was able to sand down the 7 - 8' mantle with my 5" Bosch and
finish with the Bosch 1/2 sheet with no problems. A quick dusting and
we were out of there.

Then of coure there are other brands, but the point is that there are
still high quality hard working 1/2 sheeters out there.

Unless Craftsman has a new line of sanders, I wouldn't even look at
them.

Robert

On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
wrote:
> "Leon" wrote
>
>
>
> > However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
>
> Hoof and Loop paper??
>
> It must be a Texas thing.

Leon was just horsing around...
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oh come ON!!!!! A typo like that is like 'Shave & A Haircut' to Roger
Rabbit fur crying out loud...

On Nov 7, 7:32 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>
Let's hope it isn't furlong.

On Nov 7, 8:43 am, [email protected] (Malcolm Hoar) wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> Robatoy wrote:
> >>> On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>> "Leon" wrote
>
> >>>>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
> >>>> Hoof and Loop paper??
>
> >>>> It must be a Texas thing.
>
> >>> Leon was just horsing around...
>
> >> It's hard to steer him back on topic.
>
> >It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>
> Yeah but he just canter resist...
>

Stoppit you guys, you're going to give me a night mare.

On Nov 7, 9:36 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > On Nov 7, 7:32 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>
> > Let's hope it isn't furlong.
>
> It's a cinch it will be.
>

I didn't stirrup a pun battle....

On Nov 7, 9:49 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > On Nov 7, 9:36 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> >>news:[email protected]...
>
> >> > On Nov 7, 7:32 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >> >> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>
> >> > Let's hope it isn't furlong.
>
> >> It's a cinch it will be.
>
> > I didn't stirrup a pun battle....
>
> Yep ... but you've been out flanked, so don't halter.
>

I knew I couldn't reign as the master, so I might as well reach for my
Colt.

On Nov 7, 10:00 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
>
>
> > On Nov 7, 9:49 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> > >news:[email protected]...
>
> > > > On Nov 7, 9:36 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> > > >>news:[email protected]...
>
> > > >> > On Nov 7, 7:32 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > > >> >> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>
> > > >> > Let's hope it isn't furlong.
>
> > > >> It's a cinch it will be.
>
> > > > I didn't stirrup a pun battle....
>
> > > Yep ... but you've been out flanked, so don't halter.
>
> > I knew I couldn't reign as the master, so I might as well reach for my
> > Colt.
>
> Now, don't get your dressage in a twist, it's been dun before. I gotta go to
> work, dam it!
>
> :)
>
> (really, it's been fun)
>
Always fun..I had to go to work too.

r

"Lee Michaels" wrote:

> I talked to an old tool guy at one shop and he said that the tool
companies
> got tired of selling products that they couldn't sell consumables
for them.
> They make more money off the velcro sanding disks than they ever
would off
> the tool itself.

SFWIW, Have a Bosch 3727, 6" ROS, and a Fein Multi, detail sander,
that both use H&L paper.

Use Klingspor as a supplier.

If you are willing to buy 100 pieces per grit (50 for the Fein) and
meet a $50.00 minimum order, the cost of sanding discs is no longer
much of an issue, IMHO.

Lew

On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:15:33 -0500, "Lee Michaels"
<leemichaels*nadaspam*@comcast.net> wrote:

>I talked to an old tool guy at one shop and he said that the tool companies
>got tired of selling products that they couldn't sell consumables for them.
>They make more money off the velcro sanding disks than they ever would off
>the tool itself.
Try Festool. All consumables are non standard at an exorbinant price.

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"Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*nadaspam*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I was working on a project this week when my trusty, old black and decker
>gave up the ghost. This was a good sander that lasted over thiry years of
>use. It was of a generation when B&D actually made good tools. It was a
>half sheet sander. I went out to try and replace it.
>
> No can do. Apparently half sheet sanders have gone the way of the dodo
> bird. There are plenty of quarter sheet sanders. But almost no half sheet
> sanders. Creaftsman has a half sheet and a third sheet sander in their
> lineup. I couldn't find anything else.
>
> I talked to an old tool guy at one shop and he said that the tool
> companies got tired of selling products that they couldn't sell
> consumables for them. They make more money off the velcro sanding disks
> than they ever would off the tool itself.
>
> Somebody at Lowes said that they got so tired of the esculating sanding
> discs cost that they went out and found an independent supplier. They
> weren't going to sell the brand name sander consumables any more. Can we
> say corporate greed?
>
> I haven't replaced the sander yet. I have a Bosch rotary disc sander. I
> bought some more sandpaper for it. I still miss the half sheet sander. For
> certain projects, they worked just fine.
>
> Like I told my wife when I got home. I went out to buy a sander and found
> out that the world changed the rules around without consulting me, AGAIN!!
> :(

I have one of these that is still going strong after at least ten years.

http://tinyurl.com/3bqa25

Max

I was working on a project this week when my trusty, old black and decker
gave up the ghost. This was a good sander that lasted over thiry years of
use. It was of a generation when B&D actually made good tools. It was a
half sheet sander. I went out to try and replace it.

No can do. Apparently half sheet sanders have gone the way of the dodo bird.
There are plenty of quarter sheet sanders. But almost no half sheet sanders.
Creaftsman has a half sheet and a third sheet sander in their lineup. I
couldn't find anything else.

I talked to an old tool guy at one shop and he said that the tool companies
got tired of selling products that they couldn't sell consumables for them.
They make more money off the velcro sanding disks than they ever would off
the tool itself.

Somebody at Lowes said that they got so tired of the esculating sanding
discs cost that they went out and found an independent supplier. They
weren't going to sell the brand name sander consumables any more. Can we
say corporate greed?

I haven't replaced the sander yet. I have a Bosch rotary disc sander. I
bought some more sandpaper for it. I still miss the half sheet sander. For
certain projects, they worked just fine.

Like I told my wife when I got home. I went out to buy a sander and found
out that the world changed the rules around without consulting me, AGAIN!!
:(

"Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*nadaspam*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Leon" wrote
>>
>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
>
> Hoof and Loop paper??
>
> It must be a Texas thing.


I too often depend on the spell checker if it is even working at all. LOL

Too bad it does not read my mind. Make that Hook. LOL

"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Nov 7, 8:43 am, [email protected] (Malcolm Hoar) wrote:
>> In article <[email protected]>, "Swingman"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> >news:[email protected]...
>> >> Robatoy wrote:
>> >>> On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels"
>> >>> <leemichaels*[email protected]>
>> >>> wrote:
>> >>>> "Leon" wrote
>>
>> >>>>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
>> >>>> Hoof and Loop paper??
>>
>> >>>> It must be a Texas thing.
>>
>> >>> Leon was just horsing around...
>>
>> >> It's hard to steer him back on topic.
>>
>> >It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>>
>> Yeah but he just canter resist...
>>
>
> Stoppit you guys, you're going to give me a night mare.

OK .. we'll rein it in ... no horse sense in making an ass out of ourselves.


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"Malcolm Hoar" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> My trusty 1993 vintage Makita quarter-sheet finishing
> sander appears to have died. I would buy the same again
> but paper changing is kind of tedious and according to
> one review the current updated model (BO 4552) is even
> worse.
>
> The Bosch 1297DK looks promising as far as paper changes
> are concerned and the price is about the same as the
> Makita.
>
> Is anyone here using the Bosch or have any other
> recommendations (in the same $50 price range)?
>
> Anything but B&D!


A thing about paper changing. If your sander does not enable you to change
paper in 5 or 6 seconds you need a better sander/method of attaching paper.
If you are using a paper that clamps on chances are you are sanding
inefficiently. Years ago in automotive trades the PSA and Velcro Style
papers were increasing production in the shops because of the efficiency of
the sanding. These type papers always attach correctly and make the most of
your sander. Clamp on papers simply have more wiggle and tend to loosen
causing the sander pad to vibrate behind the paper as the paper simply
sticks to the surface you are trying to sand. A good part of the sander
motion/energy is wasted. With the direct connection of the papers to the
sander using PSA or Velcro, the sander motion is close to 100% efficient.

With that in mind, just about any sander that utilizes the PSA or Velcro
style attachment paper will probably be better than a sander that uses
clamps to hold the paper. I personally have used the PC SpeedBloc, the one
that is bell shaped, since 1989. It too pooped out about 2 years ago and I
replaced it with the same. It will clamp paper as the design of this
sander has been around for a very long time relatively speaking but it also
uses PSA paper.

If you are looking for a design that will last and is comfortable to use for
long periods of time the PC SpeedBloc works well. If I replace this sander
in the future I'll probably go with a Festool because of the superior dust
collection.

"Lee Michaels" wrote

> Like I told my wife when I got home. I went out to buy a sander and found
> out that the world changed the rules around without consulting me, AGAIN!!
> :(

Whaddaya want expect in a world where you can get the important things, like
breast augmentation through the belly button??


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"Malcolm Hoar" wrote in message
> In article
"Swingman" wrote:
> >
> >
> >"B A R R Y" wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> Robatoy wrote:
> >>> On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels"
> >>> wrote:
> >>>> "Leon" wrote
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
> >>>> Hoof and Loop paper??
> >>>>
> >>>> It must be a Texas thing.
> >>>
> >>> Leon was just horsing around...
> >>
> >> It's hard to steer him back on topic.
> >
> >It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>
> Yeah but he just canter resist...

Yabbut, he's strayed too far. We'll round him up after a bit, withers he
wants to or not

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KarlC@ (the obvious)

In article <[email protected]>, Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote:

>I have that Bosch and the paper changing is inded a snap. The dust
>collection is superb when you use the adaptor, (and that is the only
>reason I did not buy the PC SpeedBloc.) You have to buy the adaptor.
>The punch die they give you for making the holes in the paper is
>useless, so I make up a batch from a pack of paper using a proper hole
>punch and a hammer.
>For a quick job, using the supplied dust filter is adequate and easily
>cleaned.
>I think I paid $ 49.00 at Lowe's in Port Huron MI for it.
>I like it MUCH better than any of the half dozen Makitas I have worn
>out over the years.

Excellent.

Gentlemen, perhaps we can observe a minute of silence
out of respect for my old Makita and the years of
service (and abuse) it provided without complaint.

Then I'll head off to Lowes to get the Bosch ;-)

Agreed on the Velcro-style paper. However price and
availability are an issue and it doesn't work too
well if you don't have any (or don't have the right
grit for the job).



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In article <[email protected]>, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Robatoy wrote:
>>> On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>>> "Leon" wrote
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
>>>> Hoof and Loop paper??
>>>>
>>>> It must be a Texas thing.
>>>
>>> Leon was just horsing around...
>>
>> It's hard to steer him back on topic.
>
>It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.

Yeah but he just canter resist...

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"Leon" wrote
>
> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper

Hoof and Loop paper??

It must be a Texas thing.

<SG>

"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Nov 7, 9:49 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> > > On Nov 7, 9:36 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >
> > >>news:[email protected]...
> >
> > >> > On Nov 7, 7:32 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >> >> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
> >
> > >> > Let's hope it isn't furlong.
> >
> > >> It's a cinch it will be.
> >
> > > I didn't stirrup a pun battle....
> >
> > Yep ... but you've been out flanked, so don't halter.
> >
>
> I knew I couldn't reign as the master, so I might as well reach for my
> Colt.

Now, don't get your dressage in a twist, it's been dun before. I gotta go to
work, dam it!

:)

(really, it's been fun)

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"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Robatoy wrote:
>> On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>> "Leon" wrote
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
>>> Hoof and Loop paper??
>>>
>>> It must be a Texas thing.
>>
>> Leon was just horsing around...
>
> It's hard to steer him back on topic.

It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.

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KarlC@ (the obvious)

On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:27:57 GMT, [email protected] (Malcolm Hoar)
wrote:

>My trusty 1993 vintage Makita quarter-sheet finishing
>sander appears to have died. I would buy the same again
>but paper changing is kind of tedious and according to
>one review the current updated model (BO 4552) is even
>worse.
>
>The Bosch 1297DK looks promising as far as paper changes
>are concerned and the price is about the same as the
>Makita.
>
>Is anyone here using the Bosch or have any other
>recommendations (in the same $50 price range)?
>
>Anything but B&D!


I have a Black and Decker Pro, since 1985. Although I bought a
refurbished unit it is still going strong but I wouldn't trust B&D
today. You should be ok with Bosch, Festool or maybe Klingspor.
Sadly, Porter-Cable's quality is not what it used to be.

Porter Cable still makes a half sheet sander.

http://www.deltaportercable.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11056

However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper I would say that this
sander

http://www.deltaportercable.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11053

may very well keep up or work faster and like the 1/2 sheet sander it will
sand into square corners. This one will raise a cloud of dust quickly.

While PSA paper appears more expensive than regular sheet paper it typically
runs about $12 for a common PC 30' x 4.5" roll and that roll yields about 80
paper changes. So that runs you about 15 cents per paper change.
Is your premium paper costing you less than 60 cents a sheet?

Something to consider.





"Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*nadaspam*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I was working on a project this week when my trusty, old black and decker
>gave up the ghost. This was a good sander that lasted over thiry years of
>use. It was of a generation when B&D actually made good tools. It was a
>half sheet sander. I went out to try and replace it.
>
> No can do. Apparently half sheet sanders have gone the way of the dodo
> bird. There are plenty of quarter sheet sanders. But almost no half sheet
> sanders. Creaftsman has a half sheet and a third sheet sander in their
> lineup. I couldn't find anything else.
>
> I talked to an old tool guy at one shop and he said that the tool
> companies got tired of selling products that they couldn't sell
> consumables for them. They make more money off the velcro sanding disks
> than they ever would off the tool itself.
>
> Somebody at Lowes said that they got so tired of the esculating sanding
> discs cost that they went out and found an independent supplier. They
> weren't going to sell the brand name sander consumables any more. Can we
> say corporate greed?
>
> I haven't replaced the sander yet. I have a Bosch rotary disc sander. I
> bought some more sandpaper for it. I still miss the half sheet sander. For
> certain projects, they worked just fine.
>
> Like I told my wife when I got home. I went out to buy a sander and found
> out that the world changed the rules around without consulting me, AGAIN!!
> :(
>
>
>

Swingman wrote:
> "B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Robatoy wrote:
>>> On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>>> "Leon" wrote
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
>>>> Hoof and Loop paper??
>>>>
>>>> It must be a Texas thing.
>>> Leon was just horsing around...
>> It's hard to steer him back on topic.
>
> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>

Let's not start a beef over this!

Robatoy wrote:
> On Nov 6, 11:24 am, "Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*[email protected]>
> wrote:
>> "Leon" wrote
>>
>>
>>
>>> However, if it does not use PSA or Hoof and Loop paper
>> Hoof and Loop paper??
>>
>> It must be a Texas thing.
>
> Leon was just horsing around...

It's hard to steer him back on topic.

"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Nov 7, 9:36 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> > On Nov 7, 7:32 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >> It's what happens when you trot too far off the mane topic.
>>
>> > Let's hope it isn't furlong.
>>
>> It's a cinch it will be.
>>
>
> I didn't stirrup a pun battle....

Yep ... but you've been out flanked, so don't halter.


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"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> All true.
> PSA can be bothersome when the paper gets overheated and leaves glue
> and stuff on the sander's pad.
> Hook & Loop (Velcro) is, for me, THE way to go.


Oddly, I have absolutely no problems with PC PSA paper and 3M PSA paper. I
absolutely hate and have 100% problems with Klingspor PSA paper. Had I used
Klingspor PSA paper the first time 19 years ago I would have never used PSA
paper again. Fortunately I had been using PC and 3M PSA paper for the first
16 years.
Again, oddly, I tend to melt the Hook and Loop style pads if I am not
careful.