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I would like to know if any one is still on basck order for the velcro sanding package for the 12 in sanding disk? I have been on back order for about six oe seven months now, and always get the responce from SS that they have found a new supplier and expect a new supply of kits any day.

I really do think that the replaceable velcro sheets would be very handy to make a change in grit size.

If any knows of a supp;ier of velcro that would cover this 12 in disk, I would appreciate a name.


Thanks mush,
Clement

Hi Clement,

The Woodcraft where I work (Indianapolis, IN) has both the PSA to Velcro adapter pad and 12" velcro sanding discs. I know that those items are not listed on Woodcraft's Web site, but we sell some 12" disc sanders so we need to have the supplies for them. Not every Woodcraft store would have those, as almost all are independantly-owned franchise stores (Indianapolis included) and their inventories will vary.

I have ordered but not tested a single 12" H&L AL oxide sanding disk from Woodworker's Supply.

Price wise I had to pay $7.29 for it but you can mix and match and with a group of 5 the price is $6.09, group of 10 the price is $5.69.

They do have a nice selection of grits 80,100,120,150,180 and 220.

As soon as it warms up that is one of the first things I want to try this spring but maybe by then shopsmith will have them in stock again????

If you have the current catalog it is on page 16.
Online this should get you to the page:
http://woodworker.com/12hl-120f-ao-pape ... archmode=2

Ed

My Velcro conversion disk had been on backorder since mid-April and I received it today. Yay! Now I can put the sanding disk to work.

Any tips for installation of the Velcro system? What I intend is to clean the disk with paint thinner, let it dry, warm it to about 200F in the oven, and then apply the Velcro.

Good plan or nay?

I would use either Goo-Gone or rubbing alcohol to clean the disk. If you're going to let it dry in the sun, great. But if you're using paint thinner, DO NOT heat the disk in the oven. Residue may still be present and I'd hate to read about the first woodworker launched into space without a rocket. Besides, the adhesive on back of the velcro is really good. Oven heating is unnecessary. Solar heat should be more than enough for you to get the desired result.

BPR

ryanbp01 wrote:I would use either Goo-Gone or rubbing alcohol to clean the disk. If you're going to let it dry in the sun, great. But if you're using paint thinner, DO NOT heat the disk in the oven. Residue may still be present and I'd hate to read about the first woodworker launched into space without a rocket. Besides, the adhesive on back of the velcro is really good. Oven heating is unnecessary. Solar heat should be more than enough for you to get the desired result.

BPR

What he said.

paulrussell wrote:My Velcro conversion disk had been on backorder since mid-April and I received it today. Yay! Now I can put the sanding disk to work.

Any tips for installation of the Velcro system? What I intend is to clean the disk with paint thinner, let it dry, warm it to about 200F in the oven, and then apply the Velcro.

Good plan or nay?

Clean the paint thinner residue with alcohol!:) NOT ethyl! Denatured ok!:D

WHY do you want to heat it up to 'apply' the velcro?????

JPG40504 wrote:Clean the paint thinner residue with alcohol!:) NOT ethyl! Denatured ok!:D

WHY do you want to heat it up to 'apply' the velcro?????

A post I read by Nick suggesting warming the sanding disk before applying sandpaper. I assumed it would be applicable to the velcro as well.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... aper+stick

beeg wrote:Stick it in the sun, it'll get plenty warm. It's also a "GREEN" way to doit.

If the weather is as warm in Michigan as it is in Kentucky, that will only take about 5 minutes!;)