Sandpaper Bargains

If your looking for a place to get a bargain on sandpaper and other sanding & finishing supplies, I thought I'd mention a place that has some really great deals. Klingspor's Woodworking Shop. I recently bought a Rigid random orbit sander and needed to get some discs for it; after a trip to the local big box stores where they're getting $3.97 for a package of 3 discs, I decided to look elsewhere.

I've purchased other items from Klingspors in the past, and looked at the sanding supplies but didn't want to stock up on paper at the time. After doing a little math I decided it was time to stock up and save a couple of bucks. The Stearate coated Aluminum Oxide H&L 5" discs come in 60 - 1500 grit and cost $4.50 for a ten pack. To save more they offer a Combo Pack of 50 that includes 10 of each 60,80,100,120 and 150 for $16.95, 50 discs purchased separately would be $22.50, if you get the combo pack you can save an additional $5.55 ! These are a great general purpose discs that you can use on wood, paint, bondo & fiberglass. They also have a combo pack that goes from 180 -400.

Another deal to look at is their Bargain Boxes, I chose the 5lb. box BB45110 for $15.95. This is the heavy duty stuff, mostly good for power sanding. I plan to cut most of it up to use with my Makita 1/4 sheet sander. The paper I received came in 4-1/2" x 11 sheets, when you add it up I basically have 50 sheets of 9 x 11" paper for 15 bucks, I'm happy, this will go a long way for me. They also have some pretty good deals on rolls and sheets. Klingspor has many types and grades of sandpaper and abrasives in their woodworking shop, so have a look for yourself, with the way prices keep skyrocketing we all could use a good deal these days when we can get one.

Klingspors also has many other products for power and hand sanding, as well as glue, varnish, brushes, books and tools. There is also a wealth of information about abrasives and sanding available on their website. You can visit their website here or get yourself a catalog here. They also have an industrial division too.