Anyone used Scotch-brite Surface-Conditioning Discs in woodturning?

Bob,

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Hi Bob, I think the answer depends on the look you are trying to achieve, and where you normally stop (grit wise) with sandpaper. I tried the fine and xtra fine available from Packard some time ago and have preferred using "gold" sanding disks both wave and round in up to 800 grit. George

I got something similar in fine/very fine from Packard for the power lock holder, and I'm not impressed. They come from the metal side of the house, and, after using them for a while, I'm willing to let them stay there. Wood is too soft for them, and they're so flexible they tend to follow rather than reduce contours, and dig into spalted areas.

Didn't step in anything permanent at the fair, did you?

Kevin are these 2" discs?

Bob

Bob,

No, they are 6" x 9" pads that I cut >

Hi Kevin,

I too use the scotch bright pads for a final sanding or burnishing on most of my work. But I have found that anything other than the white pads seen to leave a residue on the piece. Have you found this to be the case on your work? But I do use them on my Tim Skilton power sanding mandrel. I just cut them to a little over 2" They seem to stick just fine to the velcro backing. It does give a nice burnishing effect.

P.S. I really love your work...

Best wishes, Dave

David Peebles Lyons, Ohio Revolutions Woodturning

Hi Dave,

Yes, I've found that the green and sometimes the maroon leave skid marks on the wood so I don't use them much. Grey isn't bad. Like you have found, the white pads seem to have only good properties so I use them much more. I have never tried to use them on my velcro arbor, but I think I'll give it a try.

P.S. I like your work too. You seem to have made bowls from excepti>