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I have the disc sander with the sticky back sand paper discs. The one on the disc I have feels like it has been on there since the SS was purchased in 1984. I searched the form for a few tips on how to remove the sandpaper, I saw where someone used a heat gun to warm the sandpaper. Anyone have any other tips or ideas? Thanks

Todd

Heat is the answer. The oven, the sun, a heat gun - whatever.

Once the paper disk is off - clean the metal disk with a good solvent. I use alcohol.

If the adhesave is not the 'pressure sensitive' type(older stuff) a solvent may be needed.

Try the heat first, if not productive, use mineral spirits or whatever works.(messy)

Then clean as Dusty suggested prior to applying new disc.

dusty wrote:Heat is the answer. The oven, the sun, a heat gun - whatever.

Once the paper disk is off - clean the metal disk with a good solvent. I use alcohol.

Thanks, yea I need to buy a heat gun anyway, but I thell ya that sandpaper is bonded to that disc like superglue! And if the heat does not work then I will have to try some solvents.

Todd

dusty wrote:Heat is the answer. The oven, the sun, a heat gun - whatever.

Once the paper disk is off - clean the metal disk with a good solvent. I use alcohol.

Thanks, yea I need to buy a heat gun anyway, but I tell ya that sandpaper is bonded to that disc like superglue! And if the heat does not work then I will have to try some solvents like JPG suggested.

Todd

I ripped off all that would come off easy. Then soaked the platter & paper in the sink in hot water & dish soap. Then used a scotch brite pad to remove what was left. Once the paper was wet, seemed to come off rather easy.

If I tried again I might try the soaking first then rip it off.

I keep some lacquer thinner on hand for lots of things. Use a putty knife and slip it under the edge and pour in a little thinner and let it soak. This has always worked well. Don't use top much thinner as you don't need it. You will quickly discover what the correct amount is.

The best way I know of is a common heat lamp. That is how we in the shoe repair trade remove many adhesive attached soles. Of course we usually use a unit with a timer switch for safety.



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Just stick it in your wife's oven. Don't tell her though.

Used a Harbor Freight cheapie and that worked, and mine had been on since about 1969. The book recommends 150* oven, but like the guy before me says, wait until SWMBO is out of the house.