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Flap Discs
« on: May 13, 2012, 11:57:04 pm »
Has anyone used flap discs on MDF before? They could be referred to as something different in other countries (I'm in Australia). Pretty sure they're only really meant for steel - but just curious as to whether or not anyone's used them on MDF (or any wood really) and what results you've had.

(In other words, I'm too tight to buy a sander)
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Re: Flap Discs
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2012, 12:34:24 am »
Are you talking about the ones you use on an angle grinder? Because I just used one today, and it tore the ---fudgesicle--- out of the side of my fingertip.  :tool:
I can try it on MDF tomorrow.
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Re: Flap Discs
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2012, 01:01:59 am »
Yeah the ones for the angle grinders. Yeah I'd recommend the MDF over the finger anyday.
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Re: Flap Discs
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2012, 09:11:33 am »
I'm sure you could use it for some minor shaping, but it's going to take a lot of material off pretty quick.  What are you trying to do?
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Re: Flap Discs
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2012, 09:26:40 am »
Quote from: yaksplat on May 14, 2012, 09:11:33 am
I'm sure you could use it for some minor shaping, but it's going to take a lot of material off pretty quick.  What are you trying to do?


This.  Can you elaborate on what you're looking to do?
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Re: Flap Discs
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2012, 12:08:03 am »
Fixing up my bodgy jigsaw work on the straights mainly. Though it's more a question of curiosity.
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Re: Flap Discs
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2012, 09:38:34 am »
Use a combination of a hand plane and wood filler.

Plane down the high spots and then fill the low spots, then sand if needed.  A sharp plane should leave a smooth finish.
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