Author Topic: Abralon pads - how long to keep on the ball? (Read 8892 times)

leftyinsnellville · « **on:** December 19, 2008, 07:27:40 AM »

I just picked up a bunch of Abralon pads ranging from 180 to 4000. I would like to keep them in shape as long as possible. What's the minimum number of passes over the ball on a spinner at low speed that you would do for a resurface to still get the desired effect but not wear out the pads on only two or three balls? How many passes for just a touch up?

I'd be grateful to anyone willing to share their experiences.

Thanks in advance.

Lefty
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Xcessive_Evil · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2008, 08:27:38 AM »

Thank you.
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Mike Austin · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2008, 07:33:17 PM »

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You will sand more off holding the pad/paper at the top of the ball than you will down by the equator. At the top, the pad can be touching more of the ball per revolution.

Not necessarily - the ball's speed at the equator is much higher than on top, so abrasive forces are bigger (?). Overall I think it evens out, so I try to sand every area of a ball evenly.
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Dizzy, I'm referring to holding the pad directly on the top, not just close to the top. To me, if you hold the pad/paper directly at the top, then you are sanding the small surface area on the front and the back side at the same time. If you are down be the equator, you are only sanding the ball when it comes through the pad. Plus, hand pressure is more likely to be higher due to better leverage when holding the pad at the top. Could just be me....

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Author Topic: Abralon pads - how long to keep on the ball? (Read 8892 times)

leftyinsnellville

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