Hand sanding, using 6" circular discs?

[pe2dave]

I've seen youtubers using a hand 'pad' / block with normal round discs?
Anyone any experience with these please?
UK ideally.

 

[Jacob]

I've seen youtubers using a hand 'pad' / block with normal round discs?
Anyone any experience with these please?
UK ideally.

No prob. I often do it have a lot of discs left over from a big project and use them with a cork block.

 

[Distinterior]

There's a guy I watch on YouTube that uses 150mm hook & loop sandpaper discs but I think he uses them on a type of velcro glove that holds them in place...!?

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/QWORK-Sand...1&sprefix=150mm+sand+hand+pad,aps,108&sr=8-32
I have 2, a 5" and a 6", very useful addition to your workshop.

 

[pe2dave]

something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/QWORK-Sand...1&sprefix=150mm+sand+hand+pad,aps,108&sr=8-32
I have 2, a 5" and a 6", very useful addition to your workshop.

Yes, but round, to take orbital sander disks?

 

[Jacob]

Yes, but round, to take orbital sander disks?

Normal 4" block doesn't need to be round you just bend it up like a quarter sheet. In any case the full 6" diameter footprint would be a bit big for hand sanding.

 

[TheUnicorn]

Yes, but round, to take orbital sander disks?

surely that link is for a block that takes orbital sanding disk?

 

[Setch]

Peter Millard just uses an old platten/pad from his sander. After a lot of use the hook and loop backing starts to throw discs off at machine speed, but is still grippy enough to use by hand.

 

[frankendoodle65]

I kept the platten/pad from a broken black and decker 125mm random orbital sander, really handy for delicate finish sanding and obviously uses the same paper as my new sander.
Obviously can't get into corners with it but that's where scraps of MDF and double sided tape come in handy!

 

[pe2dave]

surely that link is for a block that takes orbital sanding disk?

Looks rectangular on Amazon?

 

[frankendoodle65]

Looks rectangular on Amazon?

Looks like the velcro extends up the side so you fold the sandpaper around it. Actually might solve my issue of a round pad not getting into corners, if a 5" version exists I'll be tempted!

 

[petermillard]

Sanding tips, video 28 -

Hand sanding pads, video 244 -

 

[Chief Sawdust Maker]

I have several of these with the various grades marked on the back just means I only have to buy discs and not sheets.
I think several other companies may make them

https://www.abrasivesworld.co.uk/hand-sanding-blocks-discs.html

 

[ColinDeVelen]

I have some 150mm platens that are sold as accessory replacements. I just made a handle and screwed it up through the base.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I've ordered these -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XB2ZBBS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[Phil Pascoe]

to go with the Cubitron discs, which everyone should try - they're brilliant.

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

Looks rectangular on Amazon?

No, it is round and takes 150mm round sanding discs.

 

[pe2dave]

No, it is round and takes 150mm round sanding discs.

Understood - I hadn't clicked on the images to see the options. Sorry.

 

[Chris70]

Festool - insane price, insanely good. The best Festool product I ever bought!

https://ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Festool-Hsk-D-150-W-4014549108390-Hand-Sanding-Block

 

[pe2dave]

Festool - insane price, insanely good. The best Festool product I ever bought!

https://ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Festool-Hsk-D-150-W-4014549108390-Hand-Sanding-Block

But not for 6" round sanding discs - which is what I was looking for?