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Precise multi-hole pattern means excellent dust extraction and eliminates the need to align holes
Open coat and load-resistant coating prevents clogging to optimize cut and product life
3M™ Hookit™ discs are easy to change and reuse, maximizing utility for the life of the disc
Aluminum oxide grains cut faster and last longer than traditional garnet
Strong, C-weight paper backing supports aggressive sanding
3M™ Hookit™ Clean Sanding Disc 236U features a 3M proprietary multi-hole pattern that evacuates dust better than 5- or 6-hole products — dramatically increasing disc life. The design achieves an ideal balance between the abrasive surface and dust extraction holes to maximize cut and optimize the life of the disc.
3M™ Clean Sanding Disc 236UThe 3M™ Hookit™ attachment system makes disc changes fast and easy, meaning that you can use the disc again and again for the extent of the abrasive life. The strong, C-weight paper backing on our 3M™ Hookit™ Clean Sanding Disc 236U supports aggressive sanding and minimizes edge wear.
3M™ Hookit™ Clean Sanding Disc 236U is excellent for blending and finishing on aluminum and carbon steel, as well as woodworking applications for heavy and medium stock removal and finishing on hardwoods, softwoods, and composites. Our clean sanding discs also work well on primer, paint, sealers, topcoats, fiberglass, and plastics.
3M™ Hookit™ Clean Sanding Disc 236U is excellent for blending and finishing on aluminum and carbon steel, as well as woodworking applications for heavy and medium stock removal and finishing on hardwoods, softwoods, and composites. Our clean sanding discs also work well on primer, paint, sealers, topcoats, fiberglass, and plastics.Sandpaper discs cut better and last longer when dust isn't loading the cutting surface of the abrasives. Reducing dust is easier than ever with 3M clean sanding discs. An open coat means the abrasive grains have space between them so that dust escapes through the spaces rather than loading the cutting edge of the grains. The load resistant coating allows the disc to continue cutting even when sanding softwoods, paints, and other materials that would, otherwise, clog the disc and hinder sanding ability.
3M's proprietary multi-hole pattern evacuates dust from the disc at a high rate. This hole design doesn't even require alignment of holes with the disc pad (which is attached to a random orbital sander and sold separately), making disc changes quick and simple. The 3M™ Hookit™ attachment system uses a hook and loop design that makes disc changes fast and easy. All of this adds up to improved productivity and reduced material consumption.
I built this kit as a teenager most of 55 years ago. The kit is essentially the same, but now they’re laser cut. In the past, the panels were die-cut, sometimes you get one done with a dull cutter. That took a lot of extra time, carefully re-scoring everything with a narrow Exacto blade so the pieces wouldn’t split. This kit is so crisp, it’s a joy to assemble. It’s fun seeing old reflexes come to life while assembling this baby. I only have the FW-190 from those years, but also built this one (the Hellcat), the Spitfire, Me-109, and the P-40. Good times!
Pilots HQ had the best price on the pump needed to replace the one on my plane that was failing. It actually shipped ahead of schedule, arrived quickly to my IA who was ale to install it and get me back in the air in a timely manner. Great service and price.
