Buying round drywall sanding gear
xxPaulCPxx
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I’m going to order the new round drywall sanding disk setup that was reviewed in the last FHB magazine.
http://www.all-wall.com/acatalog/Radius_360__Drywall_Sanding_Tool3.php
My question is this:
What sandpaper grit should I get? They don’t sell a variety pack, just packs of 25 pieces of each grit from 80 to 240. At $21 a pack, I’d like to preferably buy just one, but I’ll get two if it’s really necessary.
Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA
Also a CRX fanatic!
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Just one, 150 grit. A 120 or so would be faster for first sanding.
Why don't you contact them and ask why they dont have assorted packs?
Edited 2/25/2006 6:31 am ET by MarkH
paul, a little depends on what you use for your last coats. Plus 3 is softer, don't need too coarse a paper or you'll end up with scratches. Reg. bucket mud is harder, topping a bit softer. Give 'em a call and see what they recommend for the various products.
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Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
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I have several of those sanders. They are wonderful. I stock two grits. 100 & 150.
As you say, the 100 is good for initial knockdown of harder compounds. The 150 is all you will need if you use "Plus Three" as your topcoat. ( and why would you use anything else???)
I use 150 about 90% of the time.
I'd buy at least two....100 and 150 grits....you'll be kicking yourself the day you've got the tool, but not the grit.
Remodeling Contractor with no ties to the Glass City