On Mar 2, 11:19 am, burly pete wrote:
Hi Folks

I was hoping someone could help me out with a problem that I'm having
with the Tim Skilton Premium Sanding Pads that are available at Lee
Valley.
I use the new wave sanding discs to finish my turnings. I can actually
wear out the sandpaper with no problems on the lathe
When I try to use this set up to sand my larger carvings and
sculptures the sanding discs tend to loose their grip on the velcro
sanding pad and come off. A sanding disc may last from 1min to 5min at
the best.
Once the sanding dics comes off that's it, it will not grip again. I
thought it might be the wood dust building since it doesn't get thrown
off as it does on the lathe. I used the shop vac but it still happens.
I have tried new velcro, different sanding pads , even cut out a disc
from my RO disc sandpaper but the problem still happens. This has
being going on for over a year so I don't think it could be a bad lot
of materials.
There is a lot more stress being put on the discs while sanding on the
lathe than there is on the carving.
The only thing I can see being the problem is the velcro is made in a
way that it needs both the disc and the work to rotate.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Peter

I contacted Lee Valley about this and all they can do is offer and
exchange or refund


Hello Pete,

I contacted Tim Skilton concerning the problem you describe. Tim tried
to get ahold of you, but could not reach you through your contact
information given in your profile. He did copy me, however, so I am
posting his reply he

"I really don't have any solution to offer in this situation.

The fact that Peter has no problem when using the Pads for their
intended use, that is power sanding, leaves me wondering why there is
a problem when used in a static situation.

I would have thought the reverse might have been an issue as I would
have thought there would be more heat generated in Power Sanding.

I would really need to see the application to offer any specific
advice.

Generaly the problem of the pad/abrasive losing grip is caused by
heat, The little hooks on the velcro tend to straighten out when
excessive heat is generated.

The other advice I can offer is to use as larger pad as possible. The
larger pad has a greater surface area to absorb heat, this translate
into longer life for the velcro.

I hope this helps.

Please let me know.

Tim Skilton"

I hope this may help you.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com