Scotch-brite pads

Made by 3M, often referred to as "green scrubbies" around my household. What grit are they? I was just cleaning off some clay from a heat treat the other day and this question occurred to me, because I wasn't sure what grit sandpaper to use after usine the scrubbie.
Thanks in advance.

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Beats me Oz, but I use them for the final sanding of my wood handles. They get the handle real smooth and slick, and with just a light buffing, super slick. Hey, I wonder if anyone offers something like a 6 by 48 belt made of this stuff??? Looks like they would be great for satin finishes.

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Hmmmmmmmm, a second thought. I think I'm gonna try glueing some of the green scrubbies to a worn out belt and see how they work for satin finishin blades. I'll let you Forumites know if it works or bites the dust. Take care! Michael

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Hey L6, They are available I just can't remember where I saw them. Sorry

They call them scotch-bright pads. Come in several colors. Color coded for dips like me. I have no idea how they compare to sandpaper. Check out auto paint stores.

I use the gray (used) with a little wd-40 for a satin finish on blades. The white is ultra fine and works great for a final buff on handles after final coat of oil, if you don't use a buffer.

John Yeackley

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Oz,
Sorry, but I don't know what grit they are either.

L6,
You can buy scotch-brite belts in 2x72 but I don't know about 6x48. They do give a nice satin finish.

BTW, Give James Poplin a call. He carries the scotch-brite belts. (706)678-5408

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Well why you guys been keeping this secret from me???? Lol!! I'm gettin some on my next order for sure!! Thanks guys!!! Michael

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http://www.kendeco.com/catalog/htmlbookt23.html#Scotchbrite (sorted by description)

Wow, if Jantz's catalog price for 2 by 72 scotchbrite belts, which they call Stay brite, is any indication, I just found a gold mine! The link will take you to Kendeco, an outfit that sells gobs of things, including scotch brite. They have 4 by 72" scotchbrite belts in packages of ten for $40.40. If you cut em in halh, that makes 20 belts for $40.40 or $2.02 a pop, That cuts Jantz's price by over $13 each. Wowsers! They also have them in 6 by 48. Those are $46.98 for 5. Thats not bad at all. If we could get a big order up between several of us, we could even save more. They have quantity discounts. Lemme know what you guys think about throwin in with me and let me know the amount you want and I'll get a quote for us. Aint the www amazing!! Take care! Michael

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"Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!"

 
I have been using a scotch-brite belt from Jantz for a while .I have the fine one and it does a good job on fine grind lines and putting a satin finish on blades although you can use 400 -600 wet or dry after and do better. Don't use them on wood to aggresive.
Take care

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I have been using a scotch-brite belt from Jantz for a while .I have the fine one and it does a good job on fine grind lines and putting a satin finish on blades although you can use 400 -600 wet or dry after and do better. Don't use them on wood, to aggresive.
Take care

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i think they make scotch brite in three different grits...coase medium and fine...and three different colors..most of the industrial suppliers carry them... i had a 2x72 belt for a long time but the splice failed and wont stick together again...so i bought a wheel for my buffer...that is a much better way to go.....try msc or rutland or travers tool.....i think the coarse is probably around 220 and then 320 and 400 but im not sure.

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Dont now bout over there, but in Australia there are about 5 different grades of scotchbright belts that you can get
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on the finest one, white you can do mirror polishing if you use it with a compond,(green rouge or similar)
they work really well for that and dont wash out grind lines.
bad news is they want 30 dollars each for the belt
 
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