Source for Hook Material?

[idahohay]

Any recommendations for a good source for hook material for making sanding pads?

 

[john lucas]

When I needed some years ago I simply went to the fabric store. They have all sorts with and without sticky back.

 

[Petteri Leppikallio]

Exactly what John said. And my experiences have been that without adhesive backing is better, just glue it on using thin layer of epoxy glue. Will be more durable than adhesive backed and when you have to change the hook material you can simply turn it away in a lathe and glue a new piece on...

 

[Mark S Nadeau]

Try TheSandingGlove.com

When I was at the Richmond symposium, I purchased a piece of 6"X12" cloth backed Velcro hook material from The Sanding Glove for $6.95 + tax. I'm certain that they also had the self adhesive backed material, as well as other sizes. If it is not on their website, then I would give them a call.

Mark Nadeau

 

[Steve Worcester]

Personally, I think the self adhesive is too low of a melting point for power sanding. Go with the no adhesive and use solvent based contact cement as it is more flexible.

 

[idahohay]

I ended up ordering some from Industrial Abrasives. I bought some of the 1/2 sheet size used to convert clamp type sanders to hook and loop. They are a great source for hook and loop sand paper in the 3 foot sheets as well.

 

[jongibbs]

Sponge rubber hook & loop sanding blocks

I have tried making my own sanding pads and then applying hook material as you suggested...

...but have you thought about buying the hook material already attached to the rubber?

I've had much better results with this route, which is reasonably cost effective here in the UK. You can buy these hand-sanding foam blocks for a few bucks and, when cut in half, they can easily give you two 2-2.5" disks.http://www.screwfix.com/prods/17445/Abrasives/Hand-Sanding/Sanding-Blocks-Kits/Sanding-Block-VB2#

The heat build-up from power and passive sanding doesn't seem to have the same detrimental effect on the glues used in these pads than anything I've tried, including the self-adhesive versions.

 

[moshe]

Can you provide a website?

I ended up ordering some from Industrial Abrasives. I bought some of the 1/2 sheet size used to convert clamp type sanders to hook and loop. They are a great source for hook and loop sand paper in the 3 foot sheets as well.

Can't seem to locate this company, would be glad if you could put a link...

Thanks,
Moshe

 

[idahohay]

Here is the link
http://www.industrialabrasives.com/