Buying Sandpaper Online

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 14:48

Looking for somewhere that would sell fine sandpapers, down the 10micron level, anyone know of anywhere online?

Fairly sure my local B&Q won't sell it down to that level.

Jokester

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 15:01

Thanks, finding a few sites, just need to work out what 10microns equates to in grit.

Jokester

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 16:08

Ok found a place:-

http://www.smartexpress.co.uk/acatalog/Wet_and_Dry.html

P2000 is about 10micron as far as I can tell.

Cheers,

Jokester

Edit: Even better found a model shop that sells sheets for £1.65 a time

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 19:05

Bought a selection from here:-

https://www.modelsforsale.com/catalog/index.php?cName=paints-glues-etc-abrasives-and-files

Only down to P2000 was what I was looking for but I'll keep that other site in mind.

Jokester

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 19:33

TaKeN said:
I need to lap my Scythe Ninja, thanks for the thread Jokester

Going to be cleaning up a waterblock.

Jokester

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 19:47

Just ordered this lot here:-

1 x Tamiya - Finishing Abrasives P2000 Scale: na Date: New (TM87060) =
£1.65
1 x Tamiya - Finishing Abrasives P1200 Scale: na Date: New (TM87058) =
£1.65
1 x Tamiya - Finishing Abrasives P800 Scale: na Date: New (TM87056) =
£1.25
1 x Tamiya - Finishing Abrasives P600 Scale: na Date: New (TM87055) =
£1.25
1 x Tamiya - Finishing Abrasives (Medium Set) Scale: na Date: New
(TM87009) = £2.10

Start with the coarsest paper and work my down. Gonna move this to CPUs now.

Jokester

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 20:42

Snapshot said:
I was quite underwhelmed by the quality of finish on the base of my AC7Pro. I must get some decent sandpaper and lap it at some point. Useful pointers in this thread.

Jonathan

Make sure you use a flat surface such as glass, otherwise it's a pointless activity regardless of how shiny you make it.

Jokester

Jokester · 19 Nov 2006 at 21:31

R B CUSTOMS said:
micro mesh

Found some of that here:-

http://www.fine-tools.com/pflege.htm

Definitely looks the business.

Jokester

Jokester · 20 Nov 2006 at 18:22

The main thing is to get the two surfaces flat and also to minimise the surface roughness. I've already used Brasso and it comes up so shiny you can see your face in it

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Jokester · 22 Nov 2006 at 18:27

feriso said:
Trying to use some of the Halfords stuff atm and it's aright friggin pain - it curls up when I soak it in water and won;t stay flat - might have to resort to sticking it down with selloptape?

I wet the back of my paper as well as it helps it stick to the glass.

Jokester