Discs for random orbital sander

[dgadee]

Just bought a new sander with dust extraction and 15 holes (Makita BO6030) and wondering about discs. My other machine has no holes nor dust extraction.

Query is: can I use mesh discs (Mirka Abranet has been suggested before on here) or do I have to get discs with similar hole pattern?

| just used to buy production paper discs, but thought it worth buying a few larger boxes of more up to date types. Use for boat work, mainly, including sanding off some antifoul (yes, I know ...)

PS: And perhaps someone can point me to a good supplier?

 

[Motor_Sailor]

I use Mirka Abranet all the time.

The heavy duty ones are indeed heavy duty. But because they're so tough, they still look 'good' long after the abrasive has gone blunt.
Inconstrast, normal conventional disks starts to break up and disintegrate when it needs changing.

But buy yourself a Pad Saver as well. It a double sided bit of velcro that seems to take the wear and tear instead of the sander pad itself. Replaced for a few quid, not 30.

 

[Rappey]

Toolstation or screwfix for discs?

 

[ashtead]

If looking to buy anything at B&Q just be aware online booking only and a website which seems unable to cope . There are no signs for click and collect and if ordering online you might be number 2000 in the line . Don’t be tempted by Toolstation as very poor customer service . You might just find if an urgent need a local hardware shop might be a quicker solution.

 

[FlyingGoose]

Abranet for me , on a bosh ,

 

[KREW2]

I attach mine to a vacuum cleaner. If you don't have the right hole pattern it will not extract the dust.

 

[dgadee]

I attach mine to a vacuum cleaner. If you don't have the right hole pattern it will not extract the dust.

But the mesh ones will work with all hole patterns? I hope so because I've just ordered loads of Abranet ones.

 

[Motor_Sailor]

But the mesh ones will work with all hole patterns? s.

Yes.

If you're going to use Abranet then it's worth remembering that the 120g and finer worn out sheets, are excellent for hand sanding on detailed work, as you can fold and scrunch them up. Work well even when too worn out to be efective on the power sander.

 

[Kelpie]

I use Mirka Abranet all the time.

The heavy duty ones are indeed heavy duty. But because they're so tough, they still look 'good' long after the abrasive has gone blunt.
Inconstrast, normal conventional disks starts to break up and disintegrate when it needs changing.

But buy yourself a Pad Saver as well. It a double sided bit of velcro that seems to take the wear and tear instead of the sander pad itself. Replaced for a few quid, not 30.

I managed to bugger up the velcro pad on my Makita cordless ROS (nice wee machine btw). Replacement pad seemed horrendously expensive, so I superglued a new piece of velcro on and hey presto, worked perfectly. Hardest bit was cutting out the holes.

 

[mbroom]

If looking to buy anything at B&Q just be aware online booking only and a website which seems unable to cope . There are no signs for click and collect and if ordering online you might be number 2000 in the line . Don’t be tempted by Toolstation as very poor customer service . You might just find if an urgent need a local hardware shop might be a quicker solution.

Just ordered some goods at 0800 in my local Toolstation. Picked them up at 0900. Excellent service, but it probably varies around the country. I previously tried my local diy store, and am still waiting for them to phone back...

 

[KREW2]

But the mesh ones will work with all hole patterns? I hope so because I've just ordered loads of Abranet ones.

Yes didn't read everything. Also didn't know you could get Abranet in disc form, so I've learned sommat.

 

[Poignard]

Yes.

If you're going to use Abranet then it's worth remembering that the 120g and finer worn out sheets, are excellent for hand sanding on detailed work, as you can fold and scrunch them up. Work well even when too worn out to be efective on the power sander.

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Yes, that's true. You can find plenty chucked in the marina skip that are still usable.

These velcro blocks are handy for using with worn (and new) discs.



Fastmover Velcro Soft Sanding Pad 150mm | Flatting Hand Blocks | Refinish Systems Limited

 

[Fr J Hackett]

I have the same sander Makita BO6030 and use Abranet with no problems.

 

[bignick]

I buy my Abranet discs from Axminster.

 

[PCUK]

Ebay of course for all disk types.

 

[john_morris_uk]

What size discs does your new sander take? My old random orbital sander gave up and my new one uses a different size disc. I’ve got several brand new packs that fitted the old machine gathering dust. You can have them gratis if they’re any good to you.

 

[dgadee]

What size discs does your new sander take? My old random orbital sander gave up and my new one uses a different size disc. I’ve got several brand new packs that fitted the old machine gathering dust. You can have them gratis if they’re any good to you.

Thanks for the offer, but I've just bought a stack of them, so perhaps someone else might be a better recipient. I went for a 150mm sander - that was the size of my other one. Not sure what advantage the 125mm one would have.

 

[Poignard]

Thanks for the offer, but I've just bought a stack of them, so perhaps someone else might be a better recipient. I went for a 150mm sander - that was the size of my other one. Not sure what advantage the 125mm one would have.

Lighter weight

 

[ffiill]

Smaller pad and discs are better for compound surfaces eg a hull as it can be quite easy to sand through gel coat on high spot!