I'm undemanding, and lack the skills most folks here have. 220 and 400 take care of what I do, with Hobbylite filler.
Love to hear the opinions and see who comes out on top as the "best"
+1... I've got probably 2 dozen different grits in the sandpaper box, but 220 and 400 take care of about 99% of the building and finishing work that I need to do...
220 is great for shaping balsa parts, like fin edges, nosecones, small detail parts on scalers, etc... 400 will finish them off nicely, but the 220 is great for removing material...
220 is also good for primer sanding... takes a lot of stuff off fairly quickly, and if you're sanding right (small circles and keeping the rocket moving at all times-- don't sand in one place... also, don't use pressure on the paper... just enough to keep it in contact with the surface-- let the paper do the work) it won't leave deep sanding scratches you have to try to get rid of later on...
400 wet/dry, with proper technique (damp sanding) will take primer down to a shine... works great. Paint goes REAL smooth over it when you get the 400 finish sanding done right!
Later! OL JR
Ditto! Everything you said!
I use Klingspor almost exclusively, because it lasts. When you're constantly having to swap sandpaper, it wastes a lot of time, and ultimately, you spend more.
What don't you like about gator grit? And where do you get Klingspor?Gator Grit is crap. I use Klingspor almost exclusively, because it lasts.
What don't you like about gator grit?
And where do you get Klingspor?
You can also buy Bargain Boxes which are made from leftovers from making belts, rolls, etc. I've never bought one, but they're supposed to be a very good deal.
-Kevin
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