Better Micro Mesh?

[LikeDadDid]

For you more experienced restorers, is there a preferred micro mesh brand or type? I'm disappointed in the short life of the ones I purchased from Peachtree Woodworking. I've sanded two stems and one stummel, and they're worn out.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

For you more experienced restorers, is there a preferred micro mesh brand or type? I'm disappointed in the short life of the ones I purchased from Peachtree Woodworking. I've sanded two stems and one stummel, and they're worn out.

Did you try washing them? The ones I use are wet/dry, so when they get clogged, water will usually clean them off. Nothing lasts forever though.

 

[sablebrush52]

The ones that I use are made by Micro-Surface Finishing Products, Inc.

They last longer if you work with flowing water. Keeps them from clogging up.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

The ones that I use are made by Micro-Surface Finishing Products, Inc.

They last longer if you work with flowing water. Keeps them from clogging up.

Ditto. I think mine are the same brand, too.

 

[mingc]

I didn't even know that there's more than one brand. Like the others, I wash them with water and get multiple uses of them. I use only the pads and sticks though and have never tried the sheets.

 

[LikeDadDid]

I've washed them, yes but didn't think of the flowing water idea. It's the lowest grits that have failed first, so I will try it with them

 

[niblicck]

I got my last set on e-bay that were 4 by 8 inches and I cut them into 2 by 2 squares. I'm set for life.

 

[jeepnewbie]

I’ve used the ones I picked up at Hobby Lobby. I haven’t used running water since I do sanding in the garage, I keep a cup for water out there to use.

 

[niblicck]

@ LikeDad...They haven't failed more so that they are clogged. I use a small spray water bottle and spritz the pads on the micro mesh.