Air sanding, info needed if you please?

**JohnKleven** · 10-29-2008, 09:53 PM

I use a dynabrade with 3M paper. The results are perfect.

John

**Todd@RUPES** · 10-29-2008, 10:28 PM

Please correct me if I am wrong, but you want to limit the throw to about 3/32`s correct?

1/8 (4/32`s) is going to greatly increase the risk of pigtails, from my understanding (somebody correct me if I am wrong please!).

This is something I have thought about for a while as well...

Isn`t the PC like 5/32`s throw?

**imported_DJ Mayo** · 10-29-2008, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by TH0001

Please correct me if I am wrong, but you want to limit the throw to about 3/32`s correct?

1/8 (4/32`s) is going to greatly increase the risk of pigtails, from my understanding (somebody correct me if I am wrong please!).

This is something I have thought about for a while as well...

Isn`t the PC like 5/32`s throw?

Correct. You want to use 3/32 for best results.

**ABQDetailer** · 11-03-2008, 10:27 AM

I bought Ingersoll Rand as they were a little cheaper than the Mirka, Dynabrade, or Hutchins offerings:

IG 3/32" 6" DA Palm

IG 3" Mini DA Sander

I have Mirka 6" Abralon pads from 500-4000 grit. I bought most of mine from the bowling distributors on Ebay since I didn`t need a case of each specific grit.

I did, however, buy a case of Indasa dry 1500 grit with foam backing which is decent but the Abralon blows it away. It leaves behind some decent pigtails.

The only 3" discs I have are Indasa and they are decent but they are dry only. I really want to try some Mirka 3" but I can`t find a variety pack and I don`t want to buy a case of each grit. The 3" sander is really awesome to use in those tight spots...HIGHLY recommended!

I also have a 60 gallon compressor I got off CL. It`s only a single stage but it`s 6.5HP/240V and puts out ~10CFM at 90psi and has a continuous duty cycle. I don`t think 8gal is going to be enough whether it puts out 9CFM or not. It`ll be running the whole time you are sanding.

If you get a good line on some Abranet Soft please let me know as I`m VERY interested to try this stuff out-especially the 3"! It`s tough being a hobbiest and wanting the higher end abrasives since I don`t want to buy a case of each grit...

**PorscheGuy997** · 11-03-2008, 04:39 PM

I would send Kevin (iamwaxman) a message about the Mirka products. He`s a great guy and I`m sure he would put something together for you.

The Abranet Soft is a very interesting abrasive and I can`t wait to try it. The foam backing is about a third of the thickness of the Abralon. As far as pricing goes, it`s almost the same for Abranet Soft or Abralon.