Drum Sander Paper

[Dan Chouinard]

Where should I look to find the strongest, most durable paper for my General International drum sander?
Thx

[Randy Red Bemont]

Here is a good place. Klingspor's sandpaper is a nice quality.

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/

Red

[Dan Chouinard]

Any experience with their Alumina Zirconia paper?

[guy knight]

http://www.industrialabrasives.com/
http://www.onlineindustrialsupply.com/drsaro.html

[Matt Day]

Peachtree has 15% off and free shipping (over $50) going on now. Just another source.

[Bradley Gray]

+1 on Klingspore. I use their resin over resin on my drum sander and air bags and use their discs and mop sanders as well. Super long life.

[John TenEyck]

Another vote for Klingspore. Longer life, cut better, and less tendency to clog than the OE Delta strips I was using.

John

[Scott Brihn]

I've had experience with Industrial Abrasives. They sold me a "non-standard" quantity in bulk to accommodate what I needed for my 25" wide drum. As a hobbyist the paper seems to last a long time.

[Don Selke]

industrial abrasives as stated above

[Rick Potter]

I get mine from WoodMaster, lasts a long time.

[Rick Lizek]

I've tried them all but I always go back to industrial abrasives. Best price and best quality.

[Dan Chouinard]

Thanks for the feedback guys and Happy New Year.

[CPeter James]

BTW, you can use 3" wide on that, Cut it like you would for a Performax 25" That is what I do for mine. I also use Industrial Abrasives as a supplier.

CPeter

[Dan Chouinard]

Is there any advantage to using 3" paper instead of 4"

[CPeter James]

The biggest advantage is that it is easier to find. In my case, I has several rolls left over from a Performax sander that I had before the General. 4" is not as common as the 3" size.

CPeter

[Dan Chouinard]

CPeter,
I have noticed that 3" is more common. My guess is that 4" is a better choice as it would take fewer wraps. Perhaps slightly less likely to fail.
The belt tensioning system on my General gives me a struggle every time. Does not hold tight. I now wrap each end with gorilla tape.
Is this a typical issue with the General drum sander or am I just not doing it correctly?
I see you are a fellow granite stater. I am in Hampton.

[Myk Rian]

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