This is not a new but it is to me . I got the Pads today to see if I could clean up the Eagle without removing the Detailing , and Boy did I get a Surprise . Worked like a Charm . I took a Large Washer and cut around it to make the Pads . I used 2 Pads , 1 is to flimsy . I used the shaft from the 1/2 " Sanding Drum , the screw type wasn't tight enough . For a couple of Bucks you can't go wrong . Merle IMG_0010.JPG
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Use them too Merle. They work well. You can get a variety grit .We live in the land of the free because of the brave! Semper Fi
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Originally posted by Merle Rice View PostHi Randy , do you use them with Power or by Hand or both? I used those little Star Disks but you can wipe them out in Seconds if you use the wrong Speed and they are not cheep and don't need them any more . MerleWe live in the land of the free because of the brave! Semper Fi
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I use them too but in a courser grit. I have the maroon and green pads. I buy them by the box on Amazon. The green are more course than the maroon...I wish they would tell you what grit they are. I use a Dremel with a 1/8" mandrel don't cut the pads round. I just cut mine into 1" squares...they round themselves off as you use them. The only problem I find, and it may not happen with the finer grits, but the pads tend to leave very tiny fibers stuck here and there to the carving which I have to pick off.Keep On Carvin'
Bob K.
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Originally posted by Bob K. View PostI use them too but in a courser grit. I have the maroon and green pads. I buy them by the box on Amazon. The green are more course than the maroon...I wish they would tell you what grit they are. I use a Dremel with a 1/8" mandrel don't cut the pads round. I just cut mine into 1" squares...they round themselves off as you use them. The only problem I find, and it may not happen with the finer grits, but the pads tend to leave very tiny fibers stuck here and there to the carving which I have to pick off.
SCOTCHBRITE GRIT CHART
3M Scotch Brite Nylon Pads:
7445 - White pad, called Light Duty Cleansing - (1000) 1200-1500 grit
7448 - Light Grey, called Ultra Fine Hand - (600-800) 800 grit.
6448 - Green (?), called Light Duty Hand Pad - (600) 600 grit
7447 - Maroon pad, called General Purpose Hand - (320-400) 320 grit
6444 - Brown pad, called Extra Duty Hand - (280-320) 240 grit
7446 - Dark Grey pad, called Blending Pad (180-220) 150 grit
7440 - Tan pad, called Heavy Duty Hand Pad - (120-150) 60(?)
Green Scotch Brite is available EVERYWHERE. It's 600 grit.
Blue Scotch-Brite is considered to be about 1000 grit.
(The value inside the parentheses is directly from 3M.)
3M Chart
Less Aggressive --------> More Aggressive
7445 7448 6448 7447 6444 7446 7440
Finer Finish --------> Coarser FinishTerry
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Thanks Terry! Helpful information.Keep On Carvin'
Bob K.
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