Ken Light Sandpaper Change/Update

[Bill Rodolph]

Has anyone changed the sandpaper on their Ken Light Annealer? If so, what grit and glue did you use?

Thanks,
bill

 

[gary0529]

If memory serves me correctly ( I replaced the grit well over 5 years ago) I used 100 grit and I think I used a rubber based glue that came in a can with an attached brush
Seems to have worked since I have used it since then without any issues
Again, trying to remember how I did it I seem to think that I used acetone or some solvent to lift off the old paper, cleaned up the base metal and then applied the glue and the sandpaper
that I previously cut to fit

 

[DocBII]

Good day,

One of the larger supply houses used to sell circular sand paper rings in a variety diameters and grits. I don't remember if it was Grainger or McMaster. You may wish to measure the outside diameter with a tape measure and do a search. Let us know what you discover.

HTH,
DocBII

 

[Bill Rodolph]

Thanks for the replies, I will let you know how it turns out. Probably be a couple of weeks.

 

[divingin]

I've glued sandpaper to my AnnealEze wheels. Contact cement and (I think) 220 grit paper (I don't think it's really critical.) I was a little worried the glue wouldn't stick to the nylon wheels, but that turned out to be a non-issue.

 

[Bill Rodolph]

I did a little testing. The old paper pealed off very easily and I cleaned up the aluminum. I had some 60 grit paper so I tried it first. Note: I used Elmer's glue, the white stuff, it doesn't stick to aluminum very well, which turned out to be a blessing, it was easy to take off. Anyway, 60 grit is I think too coarse. It spun the cases, but there were hesitations and brass rotated but there was quite a bit of bouncing. Which probably doesn't matter, but may contribute to the hesitations. Next I found some 100 grit. It was better, still bouncing and fewer hesitations but some, none the less. Next I found a sheet of 180 grit. Better still. No hesitations small amount of bouncing. I think this would probably work, no problem. Next was some 220 wet/dry I had. I liked this the best, a little smoother moving and it spun the cases very consistently. I would like to try some 320, but I was kinda of tired of fooling with it so I stopped there. I did use rubber cement for my final glue down and that was very satisfactory. Should be able to warm it up if I every want to remove the 220.

 

[divingin]

Note: I used Elmer's glue, the white stuff, it doesn't stick to aluminum very well, which turned out to be a blessing, it was easy to take off.

Pretty sure that Elmers (or any other white "school" glue) is water soluble, even after drying. A little soak and a wipe should remove it. For rubber based adhesives, a solvent like acetone should work (Note that polyurethane doesn't fall under the rubber moniker - Gorilla glue, Shoe Goo, and Aqua Seal come to mind - those usually require manual removal, though a strong solvent like MEK may help.)

 

[DocBII]

Good day,

From the folks now servicing Ken Light Machines:

"I have found a source for the abrasives and will get some sheets ordered. The abrasives are sticky backed and require no additional adhesives. It is recommended though to thoroughly clean the area with a good solvent such as Acetone. I will put together an instruction sheet on how to replace the abrasive ring and get the materials ordered. I think the price per ring will be $4.50 plus shipping.
Ron"

New cartridge rings are also available.

Contact information:

Ron Barton
President
CreateTech Ent. Inc.
237 Justin Drive
Cottonwood, Az 86326
928-649-0611

HTH,
DocBII

 

[hk-93]

If memory serves me correctly ( I replaced the grit well over 5 years ago) I used 100 grit and I think I used a rubber based glue that came in a can with an attached brush
Seems to have worked since I have used it since then without any issues
Again, trying to remember how I did it I seem to think that I used acetone or some solvent to lift off the old paper, cleaned up the base metal and then applied the glue and the sandpaper
that I previously cut to fit