Mirka 9A-232-AP Abranet 5-Inch Mesh Grip Discs

This is the best for using on an orbital sander. Leaves virtually no scratches.

Mirka Abranet is the best sandpaper, hands down. Whether used on my CEROS or hand-held on turning projects, this stuff performs amazingly well. It doesnt clog nearly as easily as any other competing product and heat build-up is kept to a minimum.

If you are looking for a top notch sandpaper, look no further. I tried out one of their starter packs a few years ago and havent regretted it. They are a little more expensive than normal sandpaper, but they are worth the money because they are almost impossible to clog. Mirkas goldflex hand sandpaper is also amazing. So far, I have not found a sandpaper brand that will outdo Mirka and I doubt I ever will.

Well, 95+% dust free. I have a Mirka sander with vacuum. This setup gives me great sanding on hardwoods like cherry, with almost no dust. I would bet that any sander with dust collection, and the use of these disks will result in very little dust in the air.

We rely on Mirka Abranet products in oir cabinet shop. Greatest life, cut and build of any other sanding discs weve tried. Will continue to buy in quantity. Best prices here on Amazon!

Great sanding disks but expensive

Im using lots of this stuff in oak cabinet refinishing between coats of certain sanding sealers, lacquers etc. On old cabinets where we decided not to remove all the old stain/dye layers, we abraded the surface with these before applying de-waxed shellac seal coat. The first panel was cut quickly but these pads seem to wear down much quicker than say, Festool Granat papers. In between coats, I may use the 400 grit. For really light abrasion to de-nub overspray, etc, I may use the pre conditioned (used) sanding discs. Im using the Mirka pad protectors designed for these pads on a ROS. Wish they had this available in sheets for my other orbital sander (non rotating) that uses 80x130mm paper. 5 pads to to a rectangle are well shy of getting 130mm but can be usable for corners. The dust removal is OK, but not as great as the paper designed explicitly for my ROS with a dust extractor. You can vacuum theses pads between usage, or rinse & dry them.

This stuff is amazing. Adding this to the Mirka sander means a practically dust free sanding experience. Obviously no sanding operation will every truly be dust free, but this stuff is right up there. You have to really pay attention to what you are doing since the lack of dust makes it seem like the pads arent working, but before you know it, youll be through veneer or have a rounded corner. I recommend the abranet abrasives for both the mirka and for woodturning since there is almost sanding dust clog. It is a little more expensive than regular paper, but lasts longer. You get what you pay for.

As good as diablo, half the price

Best abrasive on the planet when used with the proper tool and dust extractor (for me its the very fine Deros & 912 Vac system) It works when you use it as its designed to work with dust extraction on the tool.