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Title: Drum Sander Paper
Post by: JGR1269 on July 15, 2020, 11:25:16 AM

I just ordered a new drum sander and it will be here tomorrow. I was wondering what grit paper you guys are using to make your tapers? I’m not sure what grit comes with it but I’m guessing it’s finer than what I should be using.

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Post by: Crooked Stic on July 15, 2020, 12:02:58 PM

I use 60 for everything.

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Post by: Mad Max on July 15, 2020, 12:13:03 PM

I like 60 too, some people go to as fine as 120 ;)

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Post by: ztontonz on July 15, 2020, 12:25:13 PM

In my experience 120 clogs morning much faster. I like 60 or 80 grit much better

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Post by: Shredd on July 15, 2020, 12:55:58 PM

Zirc  80 grit....   Alum  60  grit...

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Post by: beachbowhunter on July 15, 2020, 01:25:19 PM

Been using 80 but when I run out will likely drop to 60.

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Post by: JGR1269 on July 15, 2020, 02:02:39 PM

Thanks guys for the info. I just ordered a roll of 60 grit.

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Post by: Mad Max on July 15, 2020, 03:22:37 PM

What brand drum sander did you get?????????

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Post by: JGR1269 on July 15, 2020, 06:20:11 PM

Grizzly G0459

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Post by: Tim Finley on July 16, 2020, 10:54:36 AM

I use 34 grit and for one side of the veneers 100 grit .

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Post by: Bowjunkie on July 16, 2020, 11:22:33 AM

I've used 36 grit on backed bows, trilams and such, but use 50 or 60 on glass bow lams.