sanding pads for multiple uses

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sanding pads for multiple uses

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whats standard procedure for using sanding pads on briar and ebonite/stem material? do you swap pads between or no?
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yes you swap pads from lower to higher grits, but no, I do not swap pads for different materials - briar and ebonite share pads. I use a sanding "eraser" to clean up a loaded pad.
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kbadkar wrote:yes you swap pads from lower to higher grits, but no, I do not swap pads for different materials - briar and ebonite share pads. I use a sanding "eraser" to clean up a loaded pad.
Kim,
What kind of eraser do you use? Where did you get it? I've been curious about this for some time...
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That's Kris to you Buddy!

Um, let me see, where'd I get that thingy...

Ahh yes, Rockler:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5518
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kbadkar wrote:That's Kris to you Buddy!

Um, let me see, where'd I get that thingy...

Ahh yes, Rockler:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5518
Sorry, Kris,

I've got you confused with someone else. Now who is it? Senior moments are a pain...

Actually, I've got one of these already. Thanks for confirming that it's good for stuff other than sanding belts.

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