"robo hippy" wrote in message
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Another hint from Vince was to use a firm pad for the lower grits, up
to 180 or 220, then switch to the soft pads. His firm pads have a 1/4
round edge rather than the square edge that is standard.
robo hippy


Sounds like an excellent choice. Been using the same principle for years.
Power Locks followed by Velcro foam backed.

Of course, sandpaper isn't free, which is why I will go to an extra
sharpening to avoid using it.