His Glassworks, Inc 91 Webb Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28804
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3M Hook and Loop 1 inch Diamond disks

 
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SKU:
3M-801
Size:
1'' diameter
Backing:
Velcro
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Tired of trying to track down all those adhesive backed disks that go flying across the shop everytime you try to use them? Us too. Now you don't have to. These great little 1 inch disks from 3M come with a velcro backing so they stay put on your velcro mandrel that fits easily into your Dremel or Flex Shaft. Oh Happy Day.

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Name:
Cynthia Morgan
Date:
12/07/2009
Review:
I spend more time retrieving disks that have flown across the room than I do actually using the pads. I think I've tried all models available (so far) and if I'm extremely careful to stay absolutely perpendicular to the glass surface, use moderate RPMs and apply completely even pressure, they'll actually stay on the handpiece for perhaps 90 seconds before flying off.

That said, I'm still using them (and getting a lot of exercise hunting up lost pads), so they must work pretty well, right? I'm going to try Judith's suggestion of actually gluing the disks onto a pad--maybe that will help. Failing that, it would be nice if they came in bright, neon colors to aid in finding them; the dark greens, purples and blacks, especially, tend to get lost when they fly off.
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Name:
Judith Schaechter
Date:
08/23/2009
Review:
I am customizing them by siliconing them to the mandrel. They work fantastic. Just rip them off and glue a new on on when the disk wears out--totally worth it.
This product is awesome for manipulating tones in flash glass.
Name:
Seattle Glassblowing Studio
Date:
10/29/2008
Review:
These and the resin smoother pads are an excellent product. I have found that the hook and loop material hold to each other well but,the adhesive that holds the material on the rubber pad of the mandrel could stand to be stronger as I have never made it all the way through a piece without it coming apart and sending the disk flying across my coldshop.
(RESPONSE FROM HIS GLASSWORKS) We are still testing adhesives for bonding the velcro to the rubber mandrel with middling success so far. We actually have 3M's adhesive division working on it. So far, the adhesive we are currently using has been the best performer so far.
Name:
Fred Kellogg
Date:
04/23/2008
Review:
I tried these disks on a Dremel. They don't fly off of the mandrel, but the velco backing is not strong enough to resist centrifigual force. The disks stay on the mandrel but slip off center.
[Addition to comment by His Glassworks] - Fred, we've begun using a new hook velcro on the mandrels now that should keep the disks centered better on the mandrel. Thanks.
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