Sanding

bbeery · #1 02-08-2007, 10:28 AM

Has anyone tried the 3M Scotch-brite Radial Bristle Discs? I was hoping to get some feed back on the effectiveness of the abrasive discs in relation to other sanding methods and relative cost effectiveness. See foredom.com to view this item.

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #2 02-08-2007, 10:36 AM

Nope, waiting for the company to send me some free samples to try out......humm, they never have tho

Kenny_S · #3 02-08-2007, 11:00 AM

Lynn Doughty has. If Lynn says they are good, then they must be.

BobD · #4 02-08-2007, 12:44 PM

Frank Russell also raves about them. He uses the more aggressive ones for carving and the finer grits for refining and de-fuzzing. I've tried them too, but don't have a lot of experience with them.

Bob

Lynn O. Doughty · #5 02-08-2007, 02:21 PM

As Kenny said, while I'm certainly no authority on them, I think they're great. They really remove the fuzz after using a stoning wheel. I previously used a propane torch and wire brush to get rid of the fuzz but these little wheels do the trick much better.

bbeery · #6 02-10-2007, 08:18 AM

Sounds like a positive response i.e. they work. Will order a set. Looks like they would be a real advantage in cleaning out tight places that regular sanding units just can't access. In the past, I've used an emory board for cracks and crevises.
Thanks all!

JerryH · #7 02-10-2007, 11:36 AM

I received mine this past week and they really work. I had a couple of carvings that had a considerable amount of fuzz and they cleaned up real slick with little effort.
Jerry

Ron Davidson · #8 02-10-2007, 11:51 AM

I used them to defuzz the relief of the wolf that I carved they worked real good as far as I could tell.
Ron

Doug Ridley · #9 02-15-2007, 09:52 AM

OK here's my take on them. I bought two different grits to try them out and they do do a good job. I have used them quite a bit and have been comparing them to the Scotchbrite sanding pads that I have used for years. I believe I prefer the pads that I cut myself so far. That being said, it does appear that the radial discs are going to last quite a while. I would have to say that as far as I am concerned I'll dance with who brung me for now but I am reserving judgement for a while. For me, the jury is still out.

Mark Gargac · #10 02-15-2007, 10:21 AM

Just received mine in the mail yesterday, for 5 packs of various grits, six to a pack I paid $30.00, kind of pricey! I hav'nt had a chance to try them yet, but if they work faster and better then sanding by hand, then it's money well spent!, sanding by hand really tears your finger tips up.