Lambswool vs. Cutting Pad

RAG · 09-13-06, 08:53

I hardly ever find myself using aggressive cutting pads (like the typical yellow foam) because (via rotary at least) I actaully have a better finish left behind when I use lambswool pads...and the lambswool gives me TONS more cut. Anybdy share these findings/results with me? I even get a better finish with "light grade" twisted wool (like the teal-colored Edge wool than I do with most yellow cutting pads...now their black twisted wool is a different story.

RAG · 09-13-06, 08:57

Of course with the wool I should emphasize that Iam very careful to spur the wool FREQUENTLY.

wannafbody · 09-13-06, 09:03

lake country has a tufted foam cutting pad-sorta reminds me of a flat powerball pad-might be inbetween the 2 different styles

RAG · 09-13-06, 08:25

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Originally Posted by wannafbody

lake country has a tufted foam cutting pad-sorta reminds me of a flat powerball pad-might be inbetween the 2 different styles

I looked into thesae a while ago and didn't get many positive reviews...actually, none.

toyotaguy · 09-13-06, 09:05

Ryan,

i used a rotary back in the day with a wool pad to take out some major scratches when i used to have an offroad tacoma that saw lots of trees and bushes in the desert area. I had much easier luck with the wool mitt than I did with my hitachi and foam pads....seemed easier to control and scratches removed much faster....any thoughts???

eric

AMDin93103 · 09-13-06, 09:22

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Originally Posted by RAG

I looked into thesae a while ago and didn't get many positive reviews...actually, none.

I have four, one in each abrasive level. I concur. . . no good.

I will need a PTG before I feel comfortable using wool throughout.

gmblack3a · 09-13-06, 10:04

Rag, What polish are you using with the wool? EC/OP?

How do you think this wool pad would do?

MorBid · 09-14-06, 12:35

Twisted Wool is a very aggressive cutting pad, you'll need to hit the panels with something else after.

I've used both the Black Lambswool pad that Dave from Optimum sells (Anthony O turmed me on to it) and the Foamed Wool pad from LC and like them both alot with my DW849

I'll reach for them before a yellow medium cut pad for the exact reason as stated, they cut pretty damn good but don't leave the heavy marring so I can still do a two pad job.

Way2SSlow · 09-14-06, 05:41

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Originally Posted by wannafbody

lake country has a tufted foam cutting pad-sorta reminds me of a flat powerball pad-might be inbetween the 2 different styles

I have some of these. They were OK, but I'm in love with the Edge 2000 foam. I feel way more confident in my ability to finish down black with no problems (on rotary) using the Edge. Granted, I've had more practice; however, I really do believe that the E2k is better for ME.

Accumulator · 09-14-06, 09:48

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Originally Posted by RAG

I hardly ever find myself using aggressive cutting pads (like the typical yellow foam) because (via rotary at least) I actaully have a better finish left behind when I use lambswool pads...

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Originally Posted by MorBid

I've used both the Black Lambswool pad that Dave from Optimum sells (Anthony O turmed me on to it) and the Foamed Wool pad from LC and like them both alot with my DW849

I'll reach for them before a yellow medium cut pad for the exact reason as stated, they cut pretty damn good but don't leave the heavy marring so I can still do a two pad job.

You guys have really got my attention...hm...might oughta consider wool pads for my next major correction.

What's the most newbie-friendly wool pad these days (I haven't used wool on a rotary for over 20 years)? I'm thinking it'll most likely be with H-T EC.

wannafbody · 09-14-06, 09:53

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Originally Posted by MorBid

Twisted Wool is a very aggressive cutting pad, you'll need to hit the panels with something else after.

I've used both the Black Lambswool pad that Dave from Optimum sells (Anthony O turmed me on to it) and the Foamed Wool pad from LC and like them both alot with my DW849

I'll reach for them before a yellow medium cut pad for the exact reason as stated, they cut pretty damn good but don't leave the heavy marring so I can still do a two pad job.

I've got a yellow medium cut and it leaves a lot of hollogramming. Might have to try an orange pad with the rotary instead.

ebpcivicsi · 09-14-06, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

You guys have really got my attention...hm...might oughta consider wool pads for my next major correction.

What's the most newbie-friendly wool pad these days (I haven't used wool on a rotary for over 20 years)? I'm thinking it'll most likely be with H-T EC.

IMO, any of the "knitted" wool pads would work. I buy them locally, but I hear great things about the "foamed knitted wool with nano-something" pad.

For me, the knitted wool will indeed cut like a foam cutting pad, but finish like a foam polishing pad. I do get a bit annoyed at the shedding (when new), but I can work around it.

Now that I think about, I only have three foam cutting pads total, but I keep about 10 knitted wool pads around. I reach for knitted wool when an orange pad won't "cut it." I am still trying to figure the orange pads for *my* process.