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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: Ric Clint on April 20, 2004, 02:42:46 PM

Title: Why do you use WET Scotchbrite instead of DRY Scotchbrite?
Post by: Ric Clint on April 20, 2004, 02:42:46 PM

What's the real benifits of using a WET vs. DRY Scotchbrite pad when sanding?

I've always used it dry when sanding... when sanding a ball, should I be using the Scotchbrite pads wet... why should I keep "misting" the ball with a spray bottle?



Thanks!

Title: Re: Why do you use WET Scotchbrite instead of DRY Scotchbrite?
Post by: jensm on April 21, 2004, 07:24:00 AM

1. I don't like the dust I get dry sanding.
2. I believe the wet makes for less friction and a smoother surface.


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Title: Re: Why do you use WET Scotchbrite instead of DRY Scotchbrite?
Post by: MI 2 AZ on April 21, 2004, 11:30:28 AM

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1. I don't like the dust I get dry sanding.

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Me too.

 

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2. I believe the wet makes for less friction and a smoother surface.

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I had read somewhere that dry was a finer finish and wet would cut coarser, just the opposite of sandpaper.  So, to anyone out there who knows, which is it?
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Title: Re: Why do you use WET Scotchbrite instead of DRY Scotchbrite?
Post by: BadShot on April 21, 2004, 11:31:57 AM

the liquid is used to keep the ball and pad from getting too hot due to friction.  excessive heat is not good for the ball, or your hand!!!
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Title: Re: Why do you use WET Scotchbrite instead of DRY Scotchbrite?
Post by: duggre on April 21, 2004, 07:43:52 PM

In my experience over the years, I seem to get much more hook dry scotch briting a ball early in a set compared to wet. When our lanes are really oily to start, I dry scotch brite the ball. As the lanes fade, so does the ball.

Title: Re: Why do you use WET Scotchbrite instead of DRY Scotchbrite?
Post by: Brickguy221 on April 21, 2004, 08:11:40 PM

Charlest and pin-chaser, this topic needs some expert advice/explaination.
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Title: Re: Why do you use WET Scotchbrite instead of DRY Scotchbrite?
Post by: charlest on April 21, 2004, 09:00:37 PM

Duh! Bottom line is to reduce the risk of lung cancer!
Every dust has the potential to cause serious personal physical damage, even wood dust. Plastics, urethanes and resins are DEADLY to human life.

Every operation on a bowling ball SHOULD be with an industrail strength nose and mouth filter. Since we are obviously not going to do with one SHOULD
TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION THAT IS POSSIBLE, whether or not your male ego agrees or disagrees.
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