performax question

[James Boster]

For anybody running performax sanders. I would like to know what size the paper strips are for the 16-32 and the 22-44 sanders. I know thay are 3" wide but what is the length? Also about how much do the strips cost each? Thanks

[Brian Hale]

Check this out

http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3171

[Charlie Plesums]

The 16/32 is a little over 7 feet long - I just trace a factory strip when I cut new ones, so don't have the exact length.

I found that you could get a 70 foot roll for about $60, then I found a 50 yard (150 foot) roll for about $55 delivered - works fine. The factory refills are up to about $8 each, so cut your own for less than $3 each is pretty exciting. I understand that there are also other vendors competitive with www.sandpaperworks.com (http://www.sandpaperworks.com)

[Steve Cox]

If you look on the link Brian gave you'll see where they eay the back of the sandpaper is color coded. I can't remember what color mine uses of the top of my head but it is written on the box. Just find the color, cut on that line and wrap.

[Leo Leidlein]

Hey James,

I recently purchases a 22-44 sander and have cut my own strips. Much cheaper this way. The length of 3" paper needed is I believe 123 inches. I know for sure it is a little over ten feet but it is a few weeks since I cut some. If you need an exact measurement let me know and I'll go measure a strip.

[James Boster]

Thanks Leo the reason I was asking is because I have several 3" x 132" belts that I am going to sell. Since this is an odd size thought they might appeal to someone with a drum sander.

[Charlie Plesums]

...the back of the sandpaper is color coded....
If you make your own lines, rather than using the Performax color coded cut lines, the price is half as much. ($55 delivered vs. $99.99 plus shipping)

[Joe Meazle]

Charlie,

how does the quaility of the $55 papercompare with the factory paper?
Joe

[Bill Arnold]

I measured one of my 16-32 factory rolls at about 96".



... how does the quaility of the $55 papercompare with the factory paper? Joe
I buy Klingspor paper for about $55 per 150' roll. It's got a reputation as the Cadillac of sandpapers.

[Joe Meazle]

Bill,

i just bought a roll from them for my 22-44 and it was $75 for 158 ft. How are you getting it ofr $55? 55 is great price.
joe

[Charlie Plesums]

Since the diagonal end of one piece overlaps the starting diagonal of the next piece, I think the amount used off the roll is closer to 7 feet, especially since one vendor offered "10 belt" 70 foot rolls. But whether 7 or 8 feet, the bulk rolls are clearly the way to go.

I usually gunk up a sheet with glue or sap long before the paper is worn out. The factory paper was so expensive that I spent a lot of time "washing" it with simple green, a scrub brush, and a garden hose. The new rolls are so much cheaper that I haven't bothered trying to clean any yet, but the quality of the grit, backing, etc. appears to be similar.

See www.sandpaperworks.com (http://www.sandpaperworks.com) where I got my latest roll at the $55 price. I also got great service from a&h abrasives, but they were more expensive. The price in the Klingspor catalog is higher than Bill paid, but I have asked for a quote to see if it gets closer to Bill's price (but he is a nicer guy, so that may have been a factor). Although the abrasive I got from sandpaperworks seems good, there is no question that Klingspor is the standard.

[Bill Arnold]

Bill,

i just bought a roll from them for my 22-44 and it was $75 for 158 ft. How are you getting it ofr $55? 55 is great price.
joe

Joe,

The catalog price is about $88 and I get a 37.5% discount, making the price per roll a bit over $55. I have to pay tax and shipping so that brings the total to about $60 per 150' roll.

Regards,

[Bill Arnold]

Since the diagonal end of one piece overlaps the starting diagonal of the next piece, I think the amount used off the roll is closer to 7 feet, ...
Well, duhhh on my part. Forgot about the diagonal. I haven't cut any pieces yet. Actually, the factory cut seems to be a little short to me. For the pre-cut roll to reach across the drum, there is a seperation between the wraps. Looks like it would fit better if it were a few inches longer.



... The price in the Klingspor catalog is higher than Bill paid, but I have asked for a quote to see if it gets closer to Bill's price (but he is a nicer guy, so that may have been a factor). ...
Nice guy, huh? Some folks might dispute that! :rolleyes: