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Author Topic: Alternatives to 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive  (Read 3638 times)

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goldpelican

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Alternatives to 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive
« on: July 08, 2020, 11:59:54 AM »
Are there any economical alternatives to 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive?

I need to attach thick felt pads to an 8" polishing head with a rubber backing, and in the thickness I'm looking at (1" thick) there's no self adhesive options in the market. I'm actually looking at using the following wheel as a pad:

https://www.amazon.com/Marathon-Polishing-Wheel-Thick-Density/dp/B07NGJ423C

This is for polishing Australian opals with cerium, and it's been recommended to use a 1" thick pad so that you can form grooves for better cab polishing.

The polishing head is this one from Kinsgley North:

https://kingsleynorth.com/complete-polising-head.html
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Re: Alternatives to 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2020, 12:28:42 PM »
You can get double stick tapr two inches wide.  I don't know how well it would work.
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Re: Alternatives to 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2020, 12:44:44 PM »
Someone just recommended 3M 77 MultiPurpose spray adhesive as an alternative - has anyone used that?
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Re: Alternatives to 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2020, 06:02:57 PM »
Welcome to the forum!
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Re: Alternatives to 3M Feathering Disc Adhesive
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2020, 06:46:06 PM »
I've used 3m 77 for other things and it holds well, but I was told it might hold a bit too well. Haven't used it for the pads.
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