Abranet sanding pad

[woodpig]

I took a run out to Yandles today and bought a couple of packs of 70 x 125 abranet to try. Stupidly I didn't think to buy a sanding pad to go with them. :? What are most folks using to go with this size of Abranet?

 

[RogerP]

I've never used Abranet but checking it out I see you really need a vacuum connected device to have the main advantage of the system.

I think for what they cost (12 quid http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mirka-Abr...575?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item259f097ec7 ) they'd be quite involved to make oneself.

If you just use a velcro block without a vacuum then the main advantage of the stuff is lost.

 

[Peter Sefton]

And don't forget the 20mm 4m hose to connect it to your extractor.

Cheers Peter

 

[Alder]

To echo Peter Sefton's comment on the use of a hose connected to a vacum I have found this to an excellent system. I purchased the system while attending a finishing course with Peter last year. If you already have a vacum then it is a low cost option.
Russell

 

[RogerP]

And don't forget the 20mm 4m hose to connect it to your extractor.
Cheers Peter

Indeed yes, although many will already have a suitable hose and adapter. But I hardly do any sanding of consequence, apart from sometimes a quick wipe over with 320, relying on the planed finish most of the time. So I can't see me getting one any time soon

 

[woodpig]

One of the reasons I thought I'd try it is that it's supposed to last longer and doesn't clog like ordinary abrasives. I do have a vac but there are several types of plain pads out there and wondered what others experience of them were. Guess I'll have to buy one and try it out. Thanks for the link to the vac version though, something I may get later.

 

[Rhossydd]

The genuine Mirka one is actually very good, http://www.axminster.co.uk/mirka-velcro ... 70-x-125mm If I lost my current one I'd go straight out and buy another.

 

[Paul200]

One of the reasons I thought I'd try it is that it's supposed to last longer and doesn't clog like ordinary abrasives. I do have a vac but there are several types of plain pads out there and wondered what others experience of them were. Guess I'll have to buy one and try it out. Thanks for the link to the vac version though, something I may get later.

One of my customers asked me if I could supply Abranet many moons ago, he wouldn't use anything else and once I'd tried it I tend to agree with him. It lasts a lot longer - but does have a tendency to tear so the proper Mirka plain pad is needed.

 

[Alexam]

I use the Abranet all the time with the standard pad to hold it on. I am a bit naughty and dont always use a vacuume, but the sanding with Abranet is first class. I was introduced to it by Glynn Roberts at Sutton Coldfield and haven't looked back since. Really good stuff. I have a box of various grits from 120 to 600

 

[woodpig]

I've now got a pad on order, looking forward to giving it a try. The Abranet on sale at Yandles over the weekend seems to have been a good deal at 30p a piece. Anywhere else sell it that cheap?

 

[Mike.S]

I find the most economical way to buy Abranet is to buy rolls and cut to size. If you search for 'Abranet roll' plenty of grits/lengths will appear from numerous outlets.

 

[John. B]

I use Abranet with a Simon hope sanding block, which has a soft pad one side and a hard pad on the other which is very handy depending what you are sanding.
When it begins to clog I just whip it off, a couple of bangs on the bench, that clears the pad, back on the block carry on!
john. B

 

[AES]

+1 for the Abranet sheets + the "official" holder block and vacuum attachment. It's the only sanding I can do in the cellar when it's washing day and the weather doesn't permit outside drying (and SWMBO has the original "eagle eye" for "schmutz" on her fresh washing)!

BTW, I 1st heard about it from this forum.

AES

 

[Gerard Scanlan]

Just recently started using this abrasive with the hand sanding pad and extraction hose and on my random orbital sander. I wish I had discover this earlier. It is fast and there is no dust on the bench, even with your vacuum clearner running on low power (so you can listen to the radio) there is plenty of suction for removing the saw dust. Magic!
Now all I need to do is to build a new hollow drum for my drum sander and work out how to hook up the extraction so it removes the dust from inside the drum and I can put that back into service.

 

[Monkey Mark]

Just recently started using this abrasive with the hand sanding pad and extraction hose and on my random orbital sander. I wish I had discover this earlier. It is fast and there is no dust on the bench, even with your vacuum clearner running on low power (so you can listen to the radio) there is plenty of suction for removing the saw dust. Magic!
Now all I need to do is to build a new hollow drum for my drum sander and work out how to hook up the extraction so it removes the dust from inside the drum and I can put that back into service.

The reason I have been put off drum sanders is the mess they make. If you do go ahead and make something, please let us know how you get on.

 

[Alexam]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=abran ... oqM_rMM%3D

The Mirka 91402 2 3/4-Inch by 5-Inch Grip I find is excellent

 

[yetloh]

I made this extractor box

It has insert rings for various sizes of sanding drum and works etremely well when attachedd to my workshop vac with no detectable dust escaping.

Jim

 

[Alexam]

That looks really good. With sufficuent 'suck' it should collect it all. Well done.

Alex