Roloc Discs and Mandrels

[mobius1982]

Can anyone recommend a good brand of roloc discs and mandrels.

Want to use them with my die grinder

Thanks,
Mobius1982

 

[j-guenth]

3M. You can purchase them at W.W. Grainger , MSC, and at any tooling supply house.

 

[07travis]

3M are the only way to go in my opinion.

 

[rockwithjason]

Harbor freight sells a kit with 4 or 5 kinds of discs and the mandrel. They arent as good as the 3m stuff but they arent terrible

 

[ilovevocs]

Used both 3m and Norton. I prefer 3m but both are quality made abrasives IMHO. My autobody jobber stocks them and so does Fastenal. If you don't do allot of business with Fastenal or talk the counter guy into giving you a discount they are typically overpriced.

 

[jimindm]

3m makes good ones.

I am not sure but I think you will have some trouble finding a rolocs that are speed rated to a die grinder.

 

[Caman]

3m makes good ones.

I am not sure but I think you will have some trouble finding a rolocs that are speed rated to a die grinder.

Die grinders are the only tools I've ever used them with....

 

[600SL]

Die grinders are the only tools I've ever used them with....

^Second^

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I don't ever recall any I've used being rated less than 12k, most have been 25k...

Tommy

 

[MotoDave]

I get them here: http://www.roarksupply.com/category-s/428.htm

They also have scotchbrite discs which are pretty handy http://www.roarksupply.com/category-s/429.htm

use to be that coupon code GRIT got you a discount

 

[APEowner]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Caman View Post
Die grinders are the only tools I've ever used them with....
^Second^

^third^

 

[mobius1982]

Anyone know where I could get a starter kit with a mandrel. A few different assorted grits and the mandrel.

Not sure yet which grits will be my go to.

Thanks,
Mobius1982

 

[kf4zht]

Anyone know where I could get a starter kit with a mandrel. A few different assorted grits and the mandrel.

Not sure yet which grits will be my go to.

Thanks,
Mobius1982

If you go to roark you can get 10 of any grit for .25 each. So 2.50 per grit, 5 grits, that's 12.50, 1.49 for the mandrel, $10 for 5 of each of the scotchbrite pads.

All together less than $25 for every grit and size. Thats a pretty good starter kit. You can get some of the larger ones but I find myself never using them.

 

[mobius1982]

Roarksupply does not ship to Canada. Can anyone recommend a place to order 3m roloc discs that is either Canadian or will ship to Canada at a reasonable cost.

Thanks,
Mobius1982

 

[larry4406]

Now would be a good time to update your location in your profile, eh?!

 

[Pathfinder]

MotoDave, Thanks for the Roark recommendation. I have them bookmarked for future purchases. Great site.

John Minton

 

[Tomjohn]

Your local Caterpillar dealer stocks roloc discs and mandrels .

 

[NUTTSGT]

Try stopping by your local auto body paint supply store, that's where I buy mine, unless I grab some at a swap meet.

 

[tlmartin84]

I use a TON of the NEIKO Roloc Flap discs........ I pick them up on ebay in bulk purchases, they last longer than the flat discs.

 

[gungatim]

Anyone know where I could get a starter kit with a mandrel. A few different assorted grits and the mandrel.

Not sure yet which grits will be my go to.

Thanks,
Mobius1982

you have a walmart by you? they sell the 3M starter kit at the 'marts around here. mandrel and 3 or 4 different discs about as cheap as anyone...

 

[machine_punk]

Go to your local auto parts store. They will have the 3M mandrel and an assortment of discs (sandpaper and scotchbrite). Buy a couple of each and try them out. Once you figure out which grit/grade does what you need, go online and buy them buy the box (25 or 50, depending on size. MUCH cheaper).

They make the mandrel and discs in 1", 2" & 3". Figure out which size you need. I mainly use the 2", but I mainly do smaller projects.

Kev

 

[mobius1982]

Profile updated.

Looking for a 3m bulk pack with all different grits and mandrels. Checked amazon.ca but they only have huge 3m single grit boxes. Also walmart was a bust.

Has anyone tried the 3m flap wheel disks that have sponge and sandpaper looked kind of interesting but not sure where they would be handy.

Thanks,
Mobius1982

 

[bcradio]

Where in Wally World are they located?

 

[PugetDude]

FleaBay. Lots of choices. Many ship to Canada.