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alamengual
12-05-2006, 06:12 PM
Hi,
Any tips on removing old sandpaper on sanding disc, left on for long period of time.
Thx
Angelo
See http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=138.
With all good wishes,
husker9
12-09-2006, 05:45 PM
I have used a heat gun assuming that you have a steel disc. Just heat up the metal of the sanding disc which makes the glue get soft. Then it is pretty easy to get the paper off and the glue that holds it. Hope this helps.
You can also place your sanding disc in a warm oven for a few minutes. Be careful as the metal will be a little hot.
twig/al
12-10-2006, 03:29 PM
alamengual, 3M Company makes a spray that will remove the glue from the disc and won't harm the metal. You can get at at most places that sell supplies to body shops.
Bruce
12-10-2006, 07:54 PM
alamengual, 3M Company makes a spray that will remove the glue from the disc and won't harm the metal. You can get at at most places that sell supplies to body shops.
No need to go buy something special to remove the glue. Mineral spirits or WD-40 will work just fine.