About Sanding Stars
MERLIN2 SANDING STARS
what are Sanding Stars?
King Arthur’s Tools is pleased to add this comprehensive range of Merlin Sanding Stars, 16 Hook & Loop (H&L) sanding accessories which attach to the soft (SKU 10063) and medium (SKU 10064) backing pads of our Merlin2 miniature angle grinder. Where flat and contoured surfaces meet perpendicular sides, these sanding discs with their oversize edge, star design overcomes these issues. These extra large sanding discs are very flexible, curling over the backing pad’s edge so you can achieve a flawless finish with no sharp, side edges to scratch your work. Mounting either the medium or soft pad on the Merlin2 mini angle grinder, the discs perform flawlessly, adding a whole new dimension to the tool’s versatility and usefulness.
What Can Sanding Stars Do?
When we performed our rigorous testing we found them to be a perfect addition to our specialty range of accessories for Merlin2. From raw, free form, power carved bowls, spoons and sculptures to turned bowls, we utilized all the discs in different stages using Merlin2. After using a range of our tungsten carbide discs, the Extreme Orange discs work rapidly at removing leftover rough gouges and marks. Progressing to the Abranet discs, the finish these leave on unfinished wood is like glass. Final buffing with the Scuff & Buff discs is another leap of joy. Applying a light wax, then final finishing with the Scuff & Buff white polishing disc is the icing on the cake. It leaves a museum quality finish. We are really proud to add them all to our range and know they will make a great addition to your artistic endeavors.
Extreme Orange Sanding Stars
- Consist of six (6) grits, 40, 60, 80,120, 180, 240 with an extreme coarse aluminum oxide coating on one side of the flexible H&L cloth disc
- Different grit grades of aluminum oxide coating over a backing of polyester film on one side of the flexible backing H&L cloth disc
- Provide fast, tool-free disc changes by easily and securely attaching to the backing pad
- Easily conforms to even & uneven surfaces using backing pads on Merlin2
- These over-size, aggressive discs are recommended for smoothing out rough wood surfaces
- Ideal for finishing inside tight spaces, radius corners, coves, molds and will easily conform to even and uneven surfaces
- When starting your sanding, we recommend beginning with the lowest number sandpaper grit and work up gradually toward the highest grit to suit or complete your masterpiece!
Abranet Sanding Stars
- Consist of six (6) grits, 80, 120, 180, 240, 320, 400 grit on flexible woven mesh H&L discs
- They combine high performance with a longer lifespan than traditional abrasives
- Designed for dry sanding by machine or by hand
- Easily conforms to even & uneven surfaces using backing pads on Merlin2
- Sanding characteristics result in a cleaner work environment as well as a better surface finish
- Working in dry hard and soft woods through the higher grits, they have that “Wow” factor
- Leave a polished to extremely highly polished finish like glass
- Easy to clean using an air gun on a compressor or rubber cleaning stick
- Makes them reusable and a very cost effective solution
- When starting your sanding, we recommend beginning with the lowest number (coarse) sandpaper grit and work up gradually toward the highest (fine) grit to suit (or complete) your masterpiece!
Scuff & Buff Sanding Stars
- Consist of three (3) grits, 180G Green, 300G Maroon, 600G Grey and one (1) Non Abrasive White Polisher
- Use the discs in grit rotation – they’ll be the last discs you’ll use for final polishing!
- Each disc is soft, flexible and easily attaches to the backing pad
- Easily conforms to even & uneven surfaces using backing pads on Merlin2
- The White Star polishing disc is used to massage in the wax after applying to the wood
- Rotating at slow speed, it rubs the wax in and heats it up as it get absorbed by the wood.
- As you polish the wood, the finish “pops” even more, just a bit darker!