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I have a Dremel Multi-Max tool that uses triangular sanding pads. Works great but an issue is that the pads are expensive. I figured I could make my own, granted I can find sand paper with a loop/fuzzy backing so it will stick/stay attached to the hook part of the sanding pad.
I know there are orbital sanding pads, which are a potential option, but buying sheets of sand paper would be more cost effect as I could get more pads out of the sheets.
Any links or information would be helpful, thanks.
Here are some options for H&L sandpaper as far as getting it in sheets or rolls. Its how I have always purchased my H&L. H&L is the only way to go when sanding.
http://www.onlineindustrialsupply.com/holosaro.html
http://www.grizzly.com/products/category/100080
Wow, great link ETS. Looks like problem solved!
Yea they really screw us over on anything multitool related the blades are insanely expensive also. I would do the same thing that’s a nice bit of money your saving one of those rolls is a lifetime of sand paper for some people.
DR99 wrote:
Yea they really screw us over on anything multitool related the blades are insanely expensive also. I would do the same thing that’s a nice bit of money your saving one of those rolls is a lifetime of sand paper for some people.
Thats a ton of money you are saving. Say you go to Wal-mart and buy a five pack of whatever grit of sandpaper. They are 8-12 bucks a pop.
Multi tool accessories are a rip. I was cutting out part of a wood floor and burned through a bunch. I was only able to do so much with a circular saw and the areas that were close I had to use an oscillating tool with a wood blade. Man I felt like I was bend over every time I had to change blades.
I only use my multi-tool when absolutely nothing else will do. My father in-law knows a guy that sharpens them with a diamond needle file. Not as good as a new blade, but it’s good enough.
I am trying to remember the name of the company who makes multi-tool blades, and they had a blade that cut through 235 16 penny nails before going dull….
Eric J wrote:
Multi tool accessories are a rip. I was cutting out part of a wood floor and burned through a bunch. I was only able to do so much with a circular saw and the areas that were close I had to use an oscillating tool with a wood blade. Man I felt like I was bend over every time I had to change blades.
That’s why blades are one of the few things still made in the states tool related. The they must make some crazy ass profit on each blade sold.
I heard accessories are the bread and butter for tool companies and the outlets who sell them. 235 nails before they go dull, i would love to see that. That’s awesome.
They probably sell the power tool kits at cost or a very small profit. They really hope you but things like bare tools, extra batteries, and accessories that’s where they make their money.
ChaseRogers wrote:
I am trying to remember the name of the company who makes multi-tool blades, and they had a blade that cut through 235 16 penny nails before going dull….
And you forgot the name? You’re too young for all this forgetful shit 😉
Finally found it, The company is called Bite Tools, they are very innovative with there blades, and I was wrong, there blades can cut over 350 Nails!!!!!!!!!!
Wow thats impressive! They really do have a lot of different options.
Where can you purchase Bite blades? I couldn’t find a site anywhere that sells them.
Awesome guys! Thanks for the links and info. I’m on to saving some money!!!