Performax Type Ready to Cut Wrap Abrasive Sandpaper Rolls 3 inch by 35 feet Long for 16-32 Drum Sanders

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 420 x 3 x 0.1 inches; 1.65 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2007
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Keystone
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000H5IJP6

Made from heavy duty cloth backing our abrasive rolls are the perfect economical replacement sandpaper rolls for your Performax and Jet 16-32 and other machinery that accepts 3” wide rolls. These high performance aluminum oxide rolls are designed for all purpose sanding. The grain is resin bonded and have non-loading properties for extra long sanding life. MADE IN THE USA!
The rougher or lower grits like 60 grit can be used for abrasive planing and dimensioning. The medium grits like 80, 100 and 120 are typically can be used for lighter dimensioning projects and general surface prep. When using 150 grits and 220 grits we recommend using those higher grits for finishing passes only.
The right amount of pressure you exert on your boards is absolutely critical. Too much and it will shorten the life of your abrasive roll, burn the material or cause problems with the motor on your machinery. To avoid too much pressure, with your machine turned off, place the material under the sanding drum, the raise or lower the drum so the drum contacts the material but can still be rotated by hand. Take the stock out with no more drum adjustment and proceed to sanding normally.
Straight feed? How about angling your stock feed through the drum instead. Angling the stock offers many advantages like less loading due to glue lines, better and more even wear and reduced motor loads. Just a slight angle provides you with more effective stock removal. Keep in mind that to achieve the best finish, the last two passes on the material should always be with the grain.
When sanding misshapen stock pieces you should always start sanding the piece with the crown side up. This helps prevent tipping or rocking when the piece is being fed through the sander. Once the down is gone, flip the stock over and sand the other side. As always, take extreme care and caution when sanding boards that are bowed, twisted or otherwise imperfect.