Xtract Net Disc 710W, 120+, 5 in, Die 500X, Pack of 50 Hook and Loop Sanding Discs, Virtually Dust-Free, Premium Option for Metal, Wood, Composites, Stock Removal, and Fine Finishing

I couldn't be happier or more impressed. I had tried the Fr*ud/D*ablo nets (probably a decade or more ago) but they were a miserable disaster and total waste of money, so my expectations were pretty low concerning these nets from 3M. Well, these net discs are fantastic; I'll never go back to regular paper/cloth-backed discs again. No more useless clogged discs, no more 12K RPM disc projectiles, no more 5-minute gritless discs, this is a really superior product for an excellent price. When sanding over numerous pine knots in several grits, there is zero resin loading on the disc. The durability of these discs and the grit retention is insanely good, regular discs can't even begin to compare. What's crazy is that these net discs are similar in price to average, and below average, regular AO discs. You can't lose. It doesn't occur often but, in this instance, performance exceeds cost. Good job 3M. I have soft density interface pads on all my H&L sanders. Adding that sponge cushion buffer to your backing pad makes the work so much easier and they add life to the primary pad. Sanding contours or rolling edges is so much smoother. With these discs on buffer pads, you can do anything and do it well. After 50+ years of woodworking I'm pretty depressed that I didn't give these 3M nets a shot years ago.

this is probably the best sandpaper i've ever used. no swirls left from stuff clogging the grit, it paired very well with my vaccum on the sander (thats to say it didnt leave anything left on the sandpaper), unlike the diablo sandner stuff i was using before. (dont buy that trash). it held up really well to sanding on this walnut end table i made, with only one disc, whereas with the diablo stuff i went through probably about 1 or 2 per 2 square feet of proper sanding and still ended up with grit swirls due to it crumbling apart while sanding. PROS: very high quality vents through the mesh very well to clear almost any and all dust out grit doesn't get caught on itself and create swirl marks like with some other brands CONS: rather pricey, i've seen it on other sites for a good bit cheaper, but the shipping on those sites is also absurd (we're talking 20 dollars for basic ground shipping), so you're probably spending the same regardless poorly designed box. would recommend having a separate sandpaper box to transfer all of it into once you open it

I've got about 10 hours now using these disks (in 120 and 180) and I'll never go back to paper disks. Yes, they cost around 2 times more than the name brand disks that I've been using (mostly Norton and Diablo), but they last 3-4 times longer, so I'm actually saving money. They also sand better (smoother) and collect dust better (when sander hooked up to a shop-vac). The only downside that I've run into is edge fraying. These aren't good for sanding into corners. They're great for flat surfaces, but if you're hitting corners/edges, then the edges of the disk will fray. It doesn't really affect the function of the disk, but just something to know.

I have stopped using and even gave all of my Diablo sanding discs to a friend because these 3M Xtract Cubitron sanding discs are sooooooo much better than anything else available. There is truly no fair comparison to make. In most cases, I can even start sanding with a 120 grit instead of 80 grit and get better results in less time. I highly recommend that you use a vacuum attachment to remove all the dust possible while working, and these discs will stay much cleaner and cooler than the competition, allowing you to complete more of the project with far less consumption or waste. I usually buy them in a pack of 50, resulting in a cost of 69 cents per disc, which is a true bargain because I can easily use them 3, 4 or 5 times longer than any other disc. These are a pleasure to work with, and they actually make sanding more enjoyable than ever before. Try purchasing a small sample pack of various grits and you'll see what I mean. Then you'll be back to stock-up with larger quantities of each individual grit. These were a well-kept secret for the first couple years, but the secret is out now and they are worth every penny.

I love this sand paper. I would recommend getting more than you would think and also getting a loop saver. the common complaints are they wear out quickly and it messes up your sanders loops. This is true but it' because it's a net material. The actual grit lasts forever and the loops wear out again because it's a net and they come through. Knowing that before hand, the performance of these are fantastic and the best discs I've ever used. Won't use anything else again. Also use a dust extractor or shop vac for the best performance.

Used them to remove a layer of linseed oil from some pine shiplap I wanted to stain.. they are aggressive but didnt damage this soft wood at all.. Regular disc's loaded up to quickly. These not as quickly and were pretty easy to brush out and use again and again.. I didnt do the math but I'm sure they are cost efficient. I used some of them 4 times after brushing them out when they loaded up. Even rinsed out a couple in the sink and tried them again when they dried. Better dry....So yea, I can recommend this product.

I started using these after the rave reviews on YouTube from several builders channels. The abrasive cuts well and lasts a long time. The mesh backing sticks well, needs no fussy alignment , and permits excellent dust extraction (with vacuum attached to sander). Although more expensive to purchase they outlast conventional sanding discs enough that I’m convinced they are actually cheaper in the long run. I am using the 80 and 120 grit exclusively now and will use the 180 and 220 as soon as my supplies of old style discs is used up.

Great new product. REALLY reduces the dust collection problems in sanding walls. Excellent product. Seems to have a longevity comparable to paper-backed 8 hole discs. So good, I bought stock in 3M!