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Flap Discs vs. Sanding Discs

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Flap Discs have been developed primarily to replace sanding discs although in some applications they may have advantages over depressed centre grinding discs, particularly on light gauge sheet and where finish is important such as on stainless steel.  No backing pads are required - the discs fit directly onto your machine

Because of the cushioning effect of cloth, a disc one or two grades coarser can be used for maximum rate of stock removal and still achieve a finer finish than is obtained with sanding discs.  Grinding marks are less likely to show through paint, epoxy or stove enamel coatings.  Flap discs work best with light pressure, letting the speed of the machine do the work rather than the operator, because the laminated flaps stay sharp until the disc is completely worn out.  There is no need for the operator to lean on the machine as is the case with dull sanding discs
 

ONE GRIT COARSER

In order to obtain a similar finish with the same aggression select a flap disc which is at least one grit coarser than a resin fibre disc

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