Sanding Discs
Floor Sanding
ADVICE FOR DIY – FLOOR SANDING
Our honest advice would be to let the professionals do it for you!
FLOOR SANDING COMPANY – LONDON
However, if you are a confident and competent DIYer you might find these instructions of use to supplement any information provided by your equipment hire company.
Equipment you will need:
1. Drum or Belt Floor Sander
2. Edger Disc Sander
3. Rotary Floor Buffer/Maintainer
4. Vacuum cleaner
5. Sandpaper (fine, medium, coarse grades)
6. Grade 120 Mesh Screen Disc with Pad
7. Hammer and nail punch
8. Crow bar
9. Hand Scraper
10. Dust Mask, Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs
Preparing the Floor
1. Remove any quadrant molding from the edges of the floor. Use a small
wooden wedge between the skirting board and the crow bar to prevent damaging the
skirting board.
2. Repair or replace loose boards by gluing and/or nailing.
3. Counter-sink all protruding nail heads with nail punch.
4. Vacuum the floor of any debris regularly.
Sanding the Floor
NEW FLOORS (Recently installed or slightly worn)
FIRST SANDING: (Medium Abrasive, Grit 36-2)
Afix the sanding pad/sheet to the sander in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s instructions; ensure it’s neither too tight nor too loose. Position the drum sander alongside the wall in the direction of the wood grain, with approximately two-thirds of the length of the floor in front of you.
(1). Start the machine and gently ease the drum down onto the floor. Walk slowly forward at an even pace. As you near the wall, gradually raise the drum off the floor. Start pulling the machine backwards as you ease the drum back down to the floor. Cover the same path previously sanded, raising the drum upon completion of this pass. The next pass should be done in the same manner, but move the machine approximately four inches into the unsanded floor area. After a few passes, you will notice your sander’s dust bag will start filling up. Stop sanding and empty the dust bag frequently for optimal performance.
(2). Once this two-thirds area of the room is fully sanded, turn the machine around by 180 degrees and sand the remaining one third in the exact same manner, allow a two to three foot overlap over the already-sanded area. If you start to notice the sanding rate is dropping, your sanding sheet or pad is probably clogged or worn out. Stop sanding and replace with a new one. If you continue operating with a worn out or clogged sanding sheet or pad, you will eventually burn or damage your floor!
(3). Once sanding of the main floor area is complete use the edging sander machine to sand up to walls or skirting boards and into areas which the drum sander can’t access. Move the edging sander in a brisk left-to-right, semi-circular motion. (Use same grit abrasive as used on drum sander). Hand sand or scrape corners and areas inaccessible by your machines. Vacuum the entire floor. Apply wood putty to any exposed cracks or holes in wood. Allow to dry before proceeding to the next sanding step.
SECOND SANDING: (Fine Abrasive, Grit 80-0)
Upon completing both drum and edging sanding operations with a medium abrasive sheet or pad, repeat the process outlined above with the fine abrasive – grit 80.
OLD FLOORS
Those requiring a generous amount of old finish to be removed, and /or uneven floor contours to be corrected.
FIRST SANDING: (Coarse Abrasive, Grit 20-3 1/2). Afix the sanding pad/sheet to the sander in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s instructions; ensure it’s neither too tight nor too loose.
(1). Visually divide the room into thirds, position the drum sander alongside the wall in the direction of the wood grain, with approximately two-thirds of the length of the floor in front of you. Start the machine and gently ease the drum down onto the floor. Walk slowly forward at an even pace. As you near the wall, gradually raise the drum off the floor. Start pulling the machine backwards as you ease the drum back down to the floor. Cover the same path previously sanded, raising the drum upon completion of this pass. The next pass should be done in the same manner, but move the machine approximately four inches into the unsanded floor area.
If your floor is severely cupped or curled you may need to sand this first pass at a 45-degree angle to the direction of the wood grain. Otherwise, sanding should always be done with the direction of the wood grain.
(2). Once this two-thirds area of the room is fully sanded, turn the machine around by 180 degrees and sand the remaining one third in the exact same manner, allow a two to three foot overlap over the already-sanded area. If you start to notice the sanding rate is dropping, your sanding sheet or pad is probably clogged or worn out. Stop sanding and replace with a new one. If you continue operating with a worn out or clogged sanding sheet or pad, you will eventually burn or damage your floor!
(3). Once sanding of the main floor area is complete use the edging sander machine to sand up to walls or skirting boards and into areas which the drum sander can’t access. Move the edging sander in a brisk left-to-right, semi-circular motion. (Use same grit abrasive as used on drum sander). Hand sand or scrape corners and areas inaccessible by your machines. Vacuum the entire floor.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove 100% of the old finish during this operation. Residual amounts will be removed during subsequent sanding operations. Vacuum the entire floor.
SECOND SANDING
Repeat the process outlined above but with a medium abrasive – 36 grit. Apply wood putty to exposed cracks and allow to dry.
THIRD SANDING
Upon completing both drum and edging sanding operations with a medium abrasive sheet or pad, repeat the process outline above with the fine abrasive – grit 80.
Final Preparation
Screening the floor
This step is optional, but will add a professional touch to your floor.
Slowly lower the floor buffer with either a tan or green nylon pad attached over a 120 grit sanding screen. Keeping the buffer balanced, sand the entire floor in the direction of the wood grain, overlapping your passes by four inches, as you work your way to the wall behind you. Remove the screen and shake out sawdust as it will have a tendency to become clogged.
Hand scrape and fine sand areas the power sander was not able to reach. Vacuum the entire room thoroughly, especially around windows, sills, doors and door frames. Inspect the floor. Hand sand any remaining imperfections and swirl marks.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines for applying your chosen floor finish.
Helpful Hints
1. Check your fuse supply as heavy-duty sanding machines may overload your circuit.
2. Remove furniture, rugs, curtains, pictures and any other dust-accumulating items.
3. Complete any wall covering and painting projects prior to refinishing floors.
4. Always ensure adequate ventilation during sanding and refinishing.
5. If the room has a large doorway, cover it with a fabric or plastic dust sheet. Insert towels or cloths alongside and under bottoms of doors and cover all air vents.
6. NEVER stop the sander with the drum in contact with the floor.
7. Wear clean, soft footwear or socks to avoid dirt marks and scratching freshly-sanding floors.
Warning!
1. Sanding dust is extremely combustible.
2. Never smoke or have open flames present while sanding or applying finish.
3. Empty sander dust bags frequently into container and place out of doors if possible.
4. Unplug sanding equipment when not in use or when changing sanding pads or disks.
About the Author
Woodcraft Presents Abranet Sanding Discs And Pads
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Draper 48205 75mm Aluminium Oxide Sanding Disc 320 Grit for 47617 $15.46 |
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Draper 48206 75mm Aluminium Oxide Sanding Disc 400 Grit for 47617 $15.46 |
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Draper 48201 50mm Aluminium Oxide Sanding Disc 320 Grit for 47617 $15.46 |
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Draper 48207 75mm Aluminium Oxide Sanding Disc 600 Grit for 47617 $15.46 |
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BOSCH 2608605070 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm R:WT Grainage: 100 $17.14 |
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BOSCH 2608605115 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm B:S Grainage: 1200 $18.43 |
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BOSCH 2608605000 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm W:P Grainage: 240 $15.94 |
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Bosch 2 608 601 117 Extra Soft Sanding Disc 125 mm $42.86 |
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BOSCH 2608605000 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm W:P Grainage: 120 $15.94 |
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BOSCH 2608605072 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm R:WT Grainage: 180 $17.14 |
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Draper 63370 125 mm 120-Grit Hook-and-Loop Sanding Discs (Pack of 10) $15.14 |
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Draper 25966 150 mm 120-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $9.57 |
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BOSCH 2608607825 Sanding Disc B.f.Wood/ 125 mm, Grainage: 60, 8 holes $74.00 |
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Einhell 4599990 Replacement Sanding Disc 3.2 Pro $18.26 |
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Draper 52609 200 mm 100-Grit Hook-and-Eye Backed Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs ( $17.74 |
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Draper 73181 Aluminium Oxide 320 Grit Perforated Sanding Discs $17.69 |
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Draper 73179 Aluminium Oxide 80 Grit Perforated Sanding Discs $17.69 |
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Draper 73178 Aluminium Oxide 40 Grit Perforated Sanding Discs $17.69 |
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Draper 73177 Aluminium Oxide Assorted Grit Perforated Sanding Discs $17.69 |
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Bosch 2609256248 Fibre Sanding Disc Set for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and M $29.37 |
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Draper 63367 125 mm 60-Grit Hook-and-Loop Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of $16.89 |
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Draper 63364 120Grit Hook & Loop Backing Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs P10 $11.29 |
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Black & Decker X32640 Sanding Discs (5) 40G 125MM $5.80 |
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Draper 44342 125 mm 320-Grit Hook-and-Loop Sanding Discs (Pack of 10) $14.17 |
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Bosch 2609256255 Fibre Sanding Disc Set for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and M $61.03 |
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Bosch 2609256254 Fibre Sanding Disc Set for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and M $33.29 |
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Bosch 2609256253 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $16.94 |
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Bosch 2609256252 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $16.94 |
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Bosch 2609256251 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $16.94 |
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Bosch 2609256250 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $16.94 |
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Bosch 2609256249 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $19.00 |
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Bosch 2609256247 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $15.80 |
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Bosch 2609256246 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $15.80 |
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Bosch 2609256244 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $15.80 |
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Bosch 2609256243 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $16.63 |
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Flexovit Velcro Backed Sanding Discs 150 mm 6 Hole – Crs (6 pack) $8.57 |
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Flexovit Velcro Backed Sanding Discs 150mm – 8 Hole – Fine (6pk) $8.57 |
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Draper 88998 Assorted Grit Sanding Discs for Draper 88912 Sander (Pack of 5) $21.43 |
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Draper 88997 120-Grit Sanding Discs for Draper 88912 Sander (Pack of 5) $21.43 |
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BOSCH 2608605067 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm R:WT Grainage: 60 $17.71 |
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Draper 88994 60-Grit Sanding Discs for Draper 88912 Sander (Pack of 5) $21.43 |
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Draper 88996 100-Grit Sanding Discs for Draper 88912 Sander (Pack of 5) $21.43 |
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Faithfull AD150120H Hook and Loop Sanding Disc DID2 Holed 150mm x 120g (Pack of $32.14 |
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Draper 59215 125 mm 120-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $13.83 |
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Draper 59210 125 mm 60-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $13.86 |
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Draper 59202 125 mm 36-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $15.51 |
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Draper 58618 115 mm 80-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $12.37 |
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Draper 58610 115 mm 36-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $13.86 |
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Draper 52610 200 mm 120-Grit Hook-and-Eye Backed Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs ( $17.80 |
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Draper 52608 200 mm 80-Grit Hook-and-Eye Backed Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (P $18.26 |
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Draper 52607 200 mm 60-Grit Hook-and-Eye Backed Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (P $19.00 |
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Draper 51009 200 mm Assorted Self-Adhesive Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack o $17.00 |
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Draper 29082 100mm Sanding Discs 36 Grit (Pack of 10) $17.14 |
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Draper 25975 150 mm Assorted Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $11.57 |
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Draper 25973 150 mm 100-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $11.00 |
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Draper 25972 150 mm 80-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $11.00 |
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Draper 25971 150 mm 60-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $12.09 |
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Draper 25970 150 mm Assorted Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $9.57 |
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Draper 25967 150 mm 180-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $9.57 |
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Draper 25964 150 mm 40-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $11.09 |
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Blue Spot 19642 4 1/2-inch Flat Sanding Disc (3 Pieces) $10.69 |
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Silverline 918544 10 Pack 60 Grit, 150 mm Self Adhesive Sanding Discs $7.00 |
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Draper 51008 200 mm 120-Grit Self-Adhesive Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack o $17.37 |
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Draper 25974 150 mm 120-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $10.03 |
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Draper 63368 125 mm 80-Grit Hook-and-Loop Sanding Discs (Pack of 10) $15.46 |
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Draper 59213 125 mm 80-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $13.66 |
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15″ FLOOR SANDING LARGE DISC / 60 GRIT BOX OF 20 $37.95 |
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16″ FLOOR SANDING LARGE DISC / 60 GRIT BOX OF 20 $45.95 |
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16″ FLOOR SANDING LARGE DISC / 100 GRIT BOX OF 20 $37.95 |
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15″ FLOOR SANDING LARGE DISC / 100 GRIT BOX OF 20 $34.95 |
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EDGER SANDING DISCS 7″ X 7/8″ PACK OF 10 / 100 GRIT $6.69 |
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EDGER SANDING DISCS 7″ X 7/8″ PACK OF 10 / 60 GRIT $7.69 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 8-HOLE 180 GRIT BOX 100 $30.95 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 8-HOLE 120 GRIT BOX 100 $30.95 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 8-HOLE 100 GRIT BOX 100 $30.95 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 8-HOLE 80 GRIT BOX 100 $31.95 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 5-HOLE 100 GRIT BOX 100 $30.95 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 5-HOLE 180 GRIT BOX 100 $30.95 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 5-HOLE 120 GRIT / BOX 100 $30.95 |
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RANDOM ORBIT DISCS SANDING 5″ 5-HOLE 80 GRIT BOX 100 $31.95 |
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Bosch 2609256245 Fibre Sanding Disc for Angle Grinder Clamped for Wood and Metal $15.80 |
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BOSCH 1609200155 Sanding Accessories 5 Stick on Sanding Discs Grain: 40 $16.29 |
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BOSCH 2608605067 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm R:WT Grainage: 400 $17.14 |
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BOSCH 2608605000 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm W:P Grainage: 60 $22.40 |
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BOSCH 2608605000 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm W:P Grainage: 40 $17.29 |
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Bosch 2 608 601 119 Extra Soft Sanding Disc 125 mm $42.86 |
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BOSCH 2608605067 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm R:WT Grainage: 240 $17.14 |
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BOSCH 2608605067 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm R:WT Grainage: 120 $17.14 |
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BOSCH 2608605067 Sanding Accessory Sanding Disc 125 mm R:WT Grainage: 80 $17.14 |
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Flexovit Backed Sanding Discs – 115mm x 22mm – Med $8.43 |
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Silverline 277865 10 Pack 120 Grit, 150 mm Self Adhesive Sanding Discs $5.89 |
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Faithfull AD150240H Hook and Loop Sanding Disc DID2 Holed 150mm x 240g (Pack of $32.11 |
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Faithfull AD15040H Hook and Loop Sanding Disc DID2 Holed 150mm x 40g (Pack of 25 $34.94 |
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Draper 52611 200 mm Assorted Hook-and-Eye Backed Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs ( $18.09 |
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Draper 51006 200 mm 80-Grit Self-Adhesive Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of $17.00 |
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Draper 51005 200 mm 60-Grit Self-Adhesive Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of $18.03 |
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Draper 29083 100 mm 60-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 10) $16.14 |
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Draper 25969 150 mm 320-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $9.57 |
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Draper 25968 150 mm 240-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $9.57 |
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Draper 25965 150 mm 80-Grit Aluminium Oxide Sanding Discs (Pack of 5) $9.57 |
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