3m micro abrasive paper

[DuncanvdH]

Last week I was given a demonstration (in the US) by a professional boatbuilder that used 3m micro abrasive paper for the 'scary sharp method' with wd40 as a lubricant. The paper is sticky backed and much more durable than autobodyshop wet-n-dry paper. In his shop he only used a couple of sheets per year,
It comes in 0.5, 1 , 5 and 15 micron.

He got it from Leevalley. Does anybody know of a UK or European source?

Duncan

 

[DaveL]

Hi Duncan,

Take a look at the Workshop Heaven web site, Matthew who runs it is a member here.
There is a selection of 3m film-backed superabrasives for use when Scary Sharpening.

 

[Karl]

Tony did a post about this stuff fairly recently. I think I am right in saying that he got his direct from LV.

Cheers

Karl

 

[Anonymous]

Tony did a post about this stuff fairly recently. I think I am right in saying that he got his direct from LV.

Cheers

Karl

Yep, mine came for LV and I now use this exclusively to sharpen whilst my waterstones sulk :lol: I sue a roller to spread white wood glue for sheets without adhesive backing

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=33004&cat=1,43072

 

[skipdiver]

This stuff looks interesting.Could you point me to that post Karl?

Thanks.

 

[DuncanvdH]

Thanks for your replies.

I found it also at

www.toolsforwoodworking.com

They have up to .3 micron and everything sticky backed.

I have ordered from them in the past.

Duncan

 

[Anonymous]

I've been using these for years. The PSA backing and the mylar substrate pretty much eliminate edge dubbing associated with the scary sharp method.
One of the best qualities is that you can use them to create super fine "files" to sharpen odd items or to get your auger bits really sharp.
I use baby oil as a honing oil which SWMBO much prefers to WD-40.
I've purchased them from both LV and Tools for Working Wood.

 

[Hokie]

And the baby oil (mineral oil) takes the gooey residue off of the granite slab. Smells nice, too.

 

[Gower]

Thanks Duncan for starting the thread and DaveL for Workshopheaven tip.
Ordered my 3M Microabrasive today. Scary Sharp next week hopefully!

Gower

 

[DuncanvdH]

I have ordered from the US yesterday and it is already shipped.

My main reason for going back to this scary sharp is the fact that the micro abrasive lasts so long, and that I dont have to mess around anymore with spraycan glue.

We got this demonstration from Ted Moores, at a woodstrip kayak building class I took last week at WoodenBoat School, Brooklin Maine. He uses this method in his kayak and boatbuilding shop.


Dunca

 

[Anonymous]

For those trying the 3M sheets, I would recommend Brent Beach's sharpening procedures. It is easy and removes a minimum of steel.

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Roger,

For those trying the 3M sheets, I would recommend Brent Beach's sharpening procedures. It is easy and removes a minimum of steel.

Thank you. I've added it to my favourites.

Cheers,
Neil