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Hi all,
I have a question about the scotchbrite pads. I noticed at Leavens that they had various types of pads
for sale. Does this mean that the grocery store (green) variety are just not up to the job? Should I use
the aviation store variety instead? Any comments would be appreciated, and thanks ahead of time to
all.




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Alan,
The green ones are fine for doing dishes but I think you willl find the
red (all purpose) and grey (rougher than red) more useful for aircraft
building.
Ralph Baker



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Looks like the dishwasher in our household (me) has at least a years' supply of tools at his disposal.
Thanks Ralph.... More silly questions to come...Alan




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One thing I've found very useful is the 2" Speed Lok pads that I use in
my small die-grinder. They are the same as the maroon scuff pads that
Ralph talked about. There're great for running along the edge and
rounding corners. I bought a box of both from a local auto supply store
that sells paint and body shop supplies here in Barrie.
They are made by Bear Tex
Cheers
Jim
SR083Moose



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Looks like the dishwasher in our household (me) has at least a years' supply of tools at his disposal.
Thanks Ralph.... More silly questions to come...Alan




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The green ones work but I seem to vaguely recall having a preference for
the maroon ones after checking the abrasive compatibility with
aluminum??? Or maybe it was the compatibility with steel when I was
doing the engine mount?? An industrial supplier such as KBC tools is
likely a lot cheaper.

My use of them fell drastically after I purchased one of those 1" x 6"
diameter wheels for a 6" bench grinder.

Ken

alan.thompson@dcsol.com wrote:

Hi all,
I have a question about the scotchbrite pads. I noticed at Leavens that they had various types of pads
for sale. Does this mean that the grocery store (green) variety are just not up to the job? Should I use
the aviation store variety instead? Any comments would be appreciated, and thanks ahead of time to
all.

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