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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: slimjuggalo2002 on October 08, 2007, 05:56:46 AM
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I just received a new set of abralon pads and had a thought. What if everytime i used them i placed a tick count on the back of the pad in order to track its usage. This would be realtively easy to do and would allow me to judge when they should be replaced.
However, I would like to know what you think about when a pad becomes no longer effective for the grit that it is rated. So what do you think would be a good death time for these pads?
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Go Buckeyes!!!
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I watch the "dust" that is on the pads. When I can't really see it as I spray/dip them in water, they have dropped down ( or up depending on how you look at it ) and I change the number with a Sharpie.
Once they have gone from the "new grit" them I cut them up and use them to smooth out a thumb hole or my wife takes them when she repaints a vehicle.
They also make nice cleaning pads on anything that might not scratch.
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az guy aka: R & L Bowlers Pro
rlbowlerspro@cox.net
www.rlbowlerspro.com
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ttt
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Go Buckeyes!!!
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ttt. is there not an answer out there for this?
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Go Buckeyes!!!
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The correct answer is YMMV...
your mileage may vary...
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"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice." Bill Cosby
"Never argue with an idiot. They bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."
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Heres what I seem to get out of mine.
Dry sand - About 3-5 uses before they dont cut down to that grit any more
Wet Sand - About 10-15 uses, getting more out of the finer grit before they dont cut that grit any more
Say with the 500 pad, after the uses I get, I just mark them the next grit up untill there trash, which for 500 is about 15-20 dry sanding and 40-50 wet sanding. And it goes on from there.
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"Nothing Hits Like A Hammer"
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ttt. is there not an answer out there for this?
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Go Buckeyes!!!
No, there is not one cut and dried answer to this. Sorry.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Worrying is like rocking in a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but doesn't get you anywhere!"
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quote:
The correct answer is YMMV...
your mileage may vary...
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"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice." Bill Cosby
"Never argue with an idiot. They bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."
Yep, that is THE answer
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Worrying is like rocking in a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but doesn't get you anywhere!"
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IMO, the more water used the longer the pad lasts, this also depends on the amount of pressure being applied when used. I never use abralon without water or soapy water. Surface adjustments away from the shop (dry sanding) I use Scotchbrite.
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Steve
Leading Edge Pro Shop
512-755-2947
www.leadingedgeproshop.net
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