Asked on Jun 29, 2017
I have a 4 1/2 inch disc sander and cant find the right sand paper
The sander is old but works fine so I bought sand paper which is hook and loop. Unfortunately the sander takes sticky back paper which I couldn't find at Menards. Nor did they carry a conversion hook/loop adapter. Can I make my own sticky back peel off sand paper? Can I change my sander to accept hook/loop sandpaper? Can I buy 5 1/2 inch paper and use it on my smaller disc sander?
5 answers
- Sharonon Jun 29, 2017https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=4+1%2F2+sanding+discs&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Amazon?HelpfulReply
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Chubby58on Jun 29, 2017Try this link: I think you will find what you are looking for.https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=adhesive-backed+sandpaper&tag=googhydr-20&index=tools&hvadid=181973416440&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4285305370073665807&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008422&hvtargid=kwd-25154384464&ref=pd_sl_2040xkmlr5_b_p19HelpfulReply
- Hillela G.on Jun 29, 2017thanks!!!HelpfulReply
- Norris720on Jun 29, 2017double stick tape will work, or use a glue gun.HelpfulReply
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Williamon Jun 29, 2017I agree with Norris720. I have an old sander just like yours. Can't seem to part with it. I buy regular sheets of sandpaper cut my own discs and use double stick carpet tape to fasten them to the sander. Don't use the 5 1/2" discs. The 1/2" hangover will gouge and grab the wood causing the paper to tear. I KNOW! I do have have a 5 1/2 hook and loop sander but you can never have enough toolsHelpfulReply
- Kayakmamaon Jun 29, 2017Thanks William! I'll be buying double sided tape and cutting 4 1/2" circles :)HelpfulReply
- Ian25001164on Jul 3, 2017Buy some hook and loop pads in a craft shop glue the hook part on the sander with super glue then you can get regular sanding pads much more secure than double sided tape hope this helpsHelpfulReply