Rhynogrip

[Les Symonds]

Any know what the difference is between the white and the red Rhynogrip papers?
White http://www.sandpapersupplies.co.uk/index.php?webpage=product_detail.php&product_id=30302&cID=11747
Red http://www.sandpapersupplies.co.uk/index.php?webpage=product_detail.php&product_id=30303&cID=11747

....there's a substantial difference in price, and I fancy trying the stuff, after seeing it in use, but am imndful of the cost.

Les

[john taylor]

Firstly size, the white is only 115mm wide where as the red is 150mm wide which is a lot of paper over a metre length.

I have tried both types and prefer the red as I think it cuts better and lasts longer, A lot of people disagree and say the white is just as good.

Richard Findley sells it http://www.turnersworkshop.co.uk/woodturnersupplies.html#Abrasive and does a mixed pack if you want to try it.

john

[Richard Findley]

Hi Les

There is not much difference in the quality of finish or scratch pattern etc. John is right that the red lasts longer, but it is about 30% dearer and doesn't last 30% longer! The main advantage of the white (Plusline) for me is the flexibility. You can fold it and roll it around the shapes you have turned with ease, even in the 80 grit!!

The Plusline only goes to 400g so I have just started stocking the Redline in 600, 800 and 1200 grits too. Not got them on the website yet but to follow shortly!

HTH

Richard

[Derek]

Something to take in consideration is that if like me you are using it on the Simon Hope sanding system with the three size pads you can get 2 across the width for the larger, 3 for the medium and 4 for the small that is from the 150mm wide red one but with the 115mm wide you will end up with waste.
So you will need to look at the application for which you want it for.

[bodrighywood]

Something to take in consideration is that if like me you are using it on the Simon Hope sanding system with the three size pads you can get 2 across the width for the larger, 3 for the medium and 4 for the small that is from the 150mm wide red one but with the 115mm wide you will end up with waste.
So you will need to look at the application for which you want it for.

Or do what I do and just cut into squares. No waste then.

Pete

[Derek]

Something to take in consideration is that if like me you are using it on the Simon Hope sanding system with the three size pads you can get 2 across the width for the larger, 3 for the medium and 4 for the small that is from the 150mm wide red one but with the 115mm wide you will end up with waste.
So you will need to look at the application for which you want it for.

Or do what I do and just cut into squares. No waste then.

Pete

I also cut them into squares. Even if you made circles 2 75mm circles or squares still equals 150mm width of paper.

Pete I hope that did not sound wrong.

What I find from 150mm wide and 500mm long piece of sandpaper is as the diagram below