Thread: Buying sandpaper...

Hey all, just about to buy some sandpaper from ebay. Thought this was a pretty good deal as long as its decent quality. Anyone used this brand or dealer?

It is:

10 sheets-400

10 sheets-600

10 sheets-800

10 sheets-1000

10 sheets-1200

10 sheets-1500

10 sheets-2000

For $15.99 including shipping.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/sandpaper-We...61316648080%26

I just realized it was 3"x5 1/2" as I posted it.

In my opinion, the only 2 brands worth buying are Norton and 3M. I've tired almost everything else, and the quality just isn't there. But for what your paying, it might be worth a shot. Let us know how you like that stuff.

Agreed! I have a box of what seemed to be good "value" paper from a few years back. Now all I use is 3M or Norton - lesson learned. The size is okay for a project but you'll burn through those 10 3x5s pretty quickly. In any case, let us know how they turn out. At that price (even with the size) it may be worth it if they stand up to repeated use.

EDIT: Almost forgot - if you don't have it, it sure is nice to have some lower grits as well if you don't have a grinder. I like to have the following as well as what you picked up:

80
120
220 (I think that's the grit between 120 and 320)
320

They'll come in handy for quite a few things.

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

In my opinion, the only 2 brands worth buying are Norton and 3M. I've tired almost everything else, and the quality just isn't there. But for what your paying, it might be worth a shot. Let us know how you like that stuff.

Add to that the import finishing papers by Meguiar's from Japan..awesome and they don't shed grit/Mirror Glaze® Unigrit Finishing Paper
~Richard

I recently bought silicon carbide wet/dry sandpaper on eBay -- full-sized sheets. They only arrived on Saturday, but I plan to begin work on one particular blade on Monday. I'll be wiser, then.

25 Sheets Sandpaper Wet Dry 9x11 Sand Paper Any Grit 150 2500 Silicon Carbide | eBay

Update: This is the real deal, although no manufacturer name. I had some discoloration and "light" pitting to remove on the blade and tang of an old I.Barber stub-tail, so I tried 800-grit... then 600-grit, then 400-grit (the lowest I have, and I have to go lower): the abrasives are uniform, adhere to the backing, and the backing is truly waterproof. I just placed a second order, for their smaller grits -- 150, 180, 220, and 360, and also 500. At this price point ($0.54/sheet), and given my "car-free" transportation status, I'm pleased. I should've gone for the full line of grits on my initial order... live and learn.

PS: As gssixgun wrote, use WD-40, rather than water; the slurry produced makes a huge difference in results (better and faster).

I used to use exclusively 3m and norton, but recently tried a brand another maker suggested, Rhino Wet... and I will now exclusively use this stuff. The price is right and the quality is amazing... just my 2 cents FWIW

Gator grit and 3m have some very good choices. Norton has several different lines. Make sure you use the right abrasives for what you are sanding.

I ended up buying it and am very happy with the sandpaper. The size is actually pretty good, I cut them up into 6 smaller squares for sanding.

Micromesh is what i like! They are reusable and have some cushioning ... And they got to 12000... I also use the 3m ones from autozone... They go to 3000grit