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Ken Krawford
06-04-2021, 6:52 AM
I've been a long time user of Mirka Abranet sanding discs and it's about time to re-order. I've noticed there are a few other competitors and I'm curious what every one else is using and why.
Thanks.

roger wiegand
06-04-2021, 7:42 AM
I tried another, much less expensive, no-name brand. Most of the abrasive fell off almost immediately, so not a bargain; that which was left included a couple boulders that left scratches. Try a small quantity before placing a large order!

Paul F Franklin
06-04-2021, 8:52 AM
I recently picked up a 10 pack of the Norton mesh discs. I've only used one of them a little, but so far so good. Too soon to tell about how well they compare to the Mirkas that I have been using.

Jerry Wright
06-04-2021, 9:12 AM
Diablo brand works well.

Ken Krawford
06-05-2021, 6:19 AM
Thanks for the feedback. Since there's no clear cut winner I guess I'll stick with Mirka.

Bill Dufour
06-05-2021, 10:25 AM
Do those work with hook and loop or how do they get attached?

glenn bradley
06-05-2021, 10:40 AM
The 3M Cubitron product looks interesting. I am not clear as to the pad to use for optimal performance but, tests run with generic 'hard' pads were impressive; performance and cost-wise.

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Snips from a review.

Peter Kelly
06-05-2021, 10:44 AM
Thanks for the feedback. Since there's no clear cut winner I guess I'll stick with Mirka.Try the Autonet discs, grit range is a little different but they work just as well. Less expensive than Abranet too.

Ken Krawford
06-06-2021, 7:25 AM
Thanks Peter. I think I'll give them a try. Interesting that the coarser grits are more expensive.

Steve Rozmiarek
06-07-2021, 8:32 AM
Try the Autonet discs, grit range is a little different but they work just as well. Less expensive than Abranet too.

+1, I use autonet on my mirka. Good stuff!

Ken Krawford
06-07-2021, 9:03 AM
I just noticed Mirka also had an Autonet line of mesh disks. Decisions, decisions.

David Zaret
06-07-2021, 9:26 AM
i've converted over completely to cubitron. best sandpaper i've ever used.

Dave Sabo
06-07-2021, 12:07 PM
Freud Diablo is what I use now primarily. I have some Cubitron; and it is better.

But , I loaded up on the Diablo at the depot last Xmas sale/clearance and got discs for roughly 30cents a piece. At that price it’s really hard to beat. At reg. price it’s decent , but I suspect Cubitron is cheaper per oz. of sawdust created.

Used to use Mirka , but my dealers are less convenient and the price is a lot more too.