Micro-Mesh™ Cushioned Abrasives

Put the smoothest possible finish on your projects with ultra fine grit cushioned abrasives.

• Available in 5" disk assortment pack with hook-and-loop design and 3" x 4" soft-touch pads.

With a flexible cloth back and resilient inner layer, micron-graded silicone carbide crystals recede to an even planing level as they establish each successively finer scratch pattern. 5" disk assortment pack with hook-and-loop design and 3" x 4" soft-touch pads both include one each of 1500, 1800, 2400, 3200, 3500, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 12000 grit abrasives. For best results, use conventional abrasives up to 400 grit sandpaper, then begin the Micro-Mesh series at 1500. Water may be used as a lubricant. Also works great on acrylics, plastics, urethanes, coatings, fiberglass and more. 27940 - 3'' x 4'' Soft-Touch Pads 20106 - 5'' Disk Assortment Pack

Customer Reviews and Photos for: Micro-Mesh™ Cushioned Abrasives Average Rating: (5.0) (4 customer reviews) Add your review...

1) Submitted by Brian Kent, from Riverside, CA on 9/7/2009 Customer Rating: I had problems with an uneven burl surface when it was time to rub out the varnish. With cork sanding blocks I was still unable to even out the highs and the lows. The highs would get polished but the earlier sanding scratched remained. I tried the sanding discs on a Bosch random orbit sander. Starting with 1500, I progressed to 4000 and found the right amount of satin on the finish. The flexibility of the discs allowed me to hit the peaks and troughs evenly. The even pressure did not cut through to the wood on the high points so I did not have to start over with the varnish. Before and After (click to see full-size picture in new window)

2) Submitted by Wayne Andrus, from Charleston, SC on 9/5/2009 Customer Rating: I recently made stand for a round top chest that I made a couple of years ago. I can't believe how great a finish I was able to create with these sanding pads. They bring your woodworking to another level. Great product.

3) Submitted by Mark Mueller, from Houston, TX on 6/30/2009 Customer Rating: I originally bought pads for finishing pens. I got superb results! Who knew you could polish wood to a point where it looks like glass! I recently had a paint project which I sprayed on. As I don't have a paint booth,I experienced the usual overspray and dust(along with a drip or two!) I leveled the drips with 220 wet dry paper and lightly sanded imperfections with 400 wet dry. I then went to Micro Mesh 2400 and finished with 3600. I found I could control the amount of gloss with the fineness of paper. As I wanted a satin finish I found the 3600 to be just right. You can't tell sanded areas from unsanded. I believe I could have gotten a laquer-like gloss if I wanted.The larger areas took awhile with the pads and the next time I intend to buy discs. I only wish I could get pads to fit my 1/4 sheet sander. With a little time and patience I think anyone will get excellent results with Micro Mesh.I firmly recommend this product to anyone! Many thanks to the Rockler salesman who told me about it!

4) Submitted by Denis, from Preston, LANCASHIRE on 9/28/2008 Customer Rating: I have used both the discs and pads on my first electric guitar with what I think are great results. I used a paint pad to apply an acrylic gloss finish, and after 12 coats, there was a degree of gloss, but an unacceptable amamount of drips and runs. I gave the front and back an initial sanding with 240, 320 and 400 grit and produced a flat, matt finish. I then gave the surface a go with the 1500, 1800, 2400 and 3200 in my orbital sander, and already, the gloss was beginning to appear. I then switched to the pads which I used with a cork sanding block, and worked my way up from 3200 to 12000. For the first time, I found sanding to be exciting!! The finish was noticably better with each grit. Finally, I used a burnishing cream and got a deep natural gloss which was exactly the effect I was looking for. The sides were done completely by hand with similar results. Total time from start to gloss finish was no more than a couple of hours. Great product!!