Shedding sandpaper?...I'll call it

[Brad Hays]

Is there a brand of sandpaper that's known for not clogging up? Ideally available in sheets. I'm about to be sanding a resin project up to 600 grit and I can see going through some sandpaper if it clogs up easily on this resin. I'll be chilling the piece before sanding to try to combat any heat buildup. Thanks.

 

[Dan Stromberg]

What about something like Abranet? Just a guess. It's not cheap, but in the long run might be worth it if it lasts longer.

 

[Peter D'Attomo]

I use a metal file cleaner to clear the clog. Helps.

 

[Kevin Jesequel]

Abrasive cleaning sticks work well too. I use one when I wet sand salad bowls with walnut oil.

 

[Odie]

@Brad Hays .....

I'm using mostly Finkat papers from Japan, and I can't say that it clogs up less than other papers.....but, I can say that I'm very happy with the results I'm getting with it.

There are a couple of points to consider, that will help to reduce the clogging.....

Sandpaper can be used with too much pressure. This causes more heat than less pressure. If excessive heat is a problem resulting in clogging, then you might want to consider that you're sanding with the wrong grit.....and, a coarser grit should be used.

Some woods, especially those with a high oily content, will clog up sandpaper much more easily than others. Bocote is one that comes to mind, off hand.

It's easy to over-use sandpaper, and many times, the solution is to toss it......and, get a fresh piece! Bite the bullet, and get used to the thought of spending a few more bucks for sandpaper.

I use a metal file cleaner to clear the clog. Helps.

I have used the rubber abrasive belt cleaning sticks on sanding discs, whereas it works fairly well.......but I've not found it very useful for sheet sandpaper. I've never tried a file card for this purpose, and when the opportunity to use it for cleaning up some sheet sandpaper strips comes up, I'll give that a try. Thanks.

-o-

 

[Tim Hunter]

...and some people run their lathes way too fast during sanding. This directly contributes to heat generation and clogging abrasives, which reduces both the effectiveness and efficiency of sanding operations. Try slowing down.

Tim

 

[Russ Braun]

I use a metal file cleaner to clear the clog. Helps.

I used this on my Bloodwood, Purpleheart build up on my drum sander. Hit it early on as the file cleaner did little to the baked on build up; my file brush is getting worn down as well!! The rubber sticks need to be used early as well to be effective.

 

[Michael Nathal]

Wet sanding can be very effective on reducing build-up, especially on plastics. I wet sand wood with walnut oil, but water might be a the best choice for epoxy

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

I have used the crepe sticks very effectively to clean discs. If the disc has some color added it is time to clean it.

 

[Randy Anderson]

I don't use it across all my grits but Abranet is an open weave paper that is easy to clean and keep using. I don't see it in sheets but it does come in 2 3/4" wide pieces and rolls. I generally keep 80 grit discs on hand for doing battle with tough spots, taking down epoxy fills that are proud of the wood or stubborn tool marks I find. It's easy to just give it a few good taps and knock the loose debris out of the weave, or wash it, and keep going. I often wash it in the sink and give it a few scrubs with a tooth brush and use if again.

 

[Mark Hepburn]

I don't use it across all my grits but Abranet is an open weave paper that is easy to clean and keep using. I don't see it in sheets but it does come in 2 3/4" wide pieces and rolls. I generally keep 80 grit discs on hand for doing battle with tough spots, taking down epoxy fills that are proud of the wood or stubborn tool marks I find. It's easy to just give it a few good taps and knock the loose debris out of the weave, or wash it, and keep going. I often wash it in the sink and give it a few scrubs with a tooth brush and use if again.

Agreed on the Abranet. I use it in several grits and especially higher grits. Works very well and lasts too.

 

[Hugh]

I sometimes wet sand green once turned bowls. Just use cloth backed sandpaper....Klingspor.....and a spray bottle of water. It kind of makes a mess. But, I put a shallow aluminum baking sheet on the ways of the lathe to collect spray and drippings. Try and not stand inline with the turning. When I finish something with lacquer, I wet sand by hand. Not as messy. But, the water keeps the sandpaper clear.

 

[guy laizure]

I use abranet when sanding resin

 

[hughie]

Perhaps you're looking at the wrong industry. Non-clogging sand paper is readily available where I am and its based around house painting and the maintenance of painted wooden structures. I use it a lot of the time and keep a couple of grits on hand ie 240 and 150 grit etc.