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JohnN

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sanding pads
« on: January 15, 2017, 01:07:45 PM »
So, if you could get Abralon, Siaair, or Jost pads for about the same price which one would you use ?
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Steven

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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2017, 08:51:15 PM »
Quote from: Medichal on January 16, 2017, 07:42:47 PM
i pay 3.25 for one abralon pad from super grit in pa for me its a great price

 
You're paying to much. Check out abralonpads.com. Save some money by buying at least seven in an order..
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drillbit

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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2017, 09:23:46 PM »

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I liked NEAT pads too, but I like Trizact better and it's cheaper and lasts longer.
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Where do you find the Trizact pads? I've not been able to source any.

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xrayjay

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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2017, 09:41:57 PM »
I got my 3M trizact 5000 on eBay
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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2017, 04:20:15 AM »
Quote from: drillbit on January 16, 2017, 09:23:46 PM

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I liked NEAT pads too, but I like Trizact better and it's cheaper and lasts longer.

Where do you find the Trizact pads? I've not been able to source any.

drillbit

If you do Google searches for "Trizact Foam discs", you will get several sources, among them woodworking places, like Woodworker's  Hardware, Ebay and Amazon.
Ebay example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-02085-Trizact-Hookit-6-P3000-Grit-Foam-Disc-5-single-discs-/322373044130?hash=item4b0eee47a2:g:EFwAAOSwud1XAPps&item=322373044130&vxp=mtr
Amazon Example:
https://www.amazon.com/01459-Trizact-3000-Performance-Sanding/dp/B005CEHTEY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1484647548&sr=8-6&keywords=trizact+sandpaper

They come in 3", 5" and 6" discs. The foam backing is thinner than Abralon, Siaair, and closer to that of NEAT pads. They're available in 1000, 3000 and 5000 grit.

They also come in flat discs ("Trizact Film Discs") in colors: blue, green, orange and white. These are usually used for hard surface finishing, like Corian, and for smoothing out glass. Yes, they're that hard. These are usually used with buffing type machines., but I have used them with CABs.

They last for 20 - 50 uses, depending on how hard you press.
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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2017, 11:37:13 AM »
Quote from: Steven on January 16, 2017, 05:54:14 PM
Quote from: duvallite on January 16, 2017, 04:36:30 PM
I'm curious why there never seems to be any mention of the NEAT pads.  I've been very happy with them and I use them regularly along with Siaair  pads.  Very long life pads, so the cost is reasonable to me.  Not a fan of the lower grit Jost pads as they just don't seem to hold up, and I haven't tried their 4000 pad yet, but will now based on Charlest's comments.

I liked NEAT pads when I used them, but where do you buy them now? I'm not seeing them online for less than $12.00 per pad, which is a non-starter.

This place still lists them. They usually have a lot of discontinued items in stock.
https://www.bowlingindex.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BI&Category_Code=P&Product_Code=PS-900GNP

FYI They're Gordon Bowling Supply. They were one of the original internet bowling sellers in the late 90s. The fact that they're still in business means they must be doing something right. Their prices aren't the cheapest but they seem reliable in my dealings with them, then and now.
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JohnN

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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2017, 11:42:47 AM »
Just ordered the mixed 10 pack of Siaair pads for $26. 2 each of 360,500,800,1000,2000.
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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2017, 11:51:20 AM »
Quote from: charlest on January 17, 2017, 11:37:13 AM
Quote from: Steven on January 16, 2017, 05:54:14 PM
Quote from: duvallite on January 16, 2017, 04:36:30 PM
I'm curious why there never seems to be any mention of the NEAT pads.  I've been very happy with them and I use them regularly along with Siaair  pads.  Very long life pads, so the cost is reasonable to me.  Not a fan of the lower grit Jost pads as they just don't seem to hold up, and I haven't tried their 4000 pad yet, but will now based on Charlest's comments.

I liked NEAT pads when I used them, but where do you buy them now? I'm not seeing them online for less than $12.00 per pad, which is a non-starter.

This place still lists them. They usually have a lot of discontinued items in stock.
https://www.bowlingindex.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BI&Category_Code=P&Product_Code=PS-900GNP

FYI They're Gordon Bowling Supply. They were one of the original internet bowling sellers in the late 90s. The fact that they're still in business means they must be doing something right. Their prices aren't the cheapest but they seem reliable in my dealings with them, then and now.

 
Thanks for the link. At $8.00 per pad, they're definitely within the price zone of consideration.
 
After having used Siaair for a while, I'm not sure a NEAT pad lasts longer than 3-4 siaair pads, which it would have to for it to be price effective. But I'm glad there is an option for NEAT if I want to pull the trigger.   
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Re: sanding pads
« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2017, 04:51:56 PM »
+1.  Appreciate the link.  I had not known the NEAT pads were discontinued, so I'll be ordering another set soon.
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