Mirka 9A-232-AP Abranet 5-Inch Mesh Grip Discs

I have tried many sanding disks out there that are sold, and this is the best one I have used to date. It is expensive so buy in bulk and the price is much cheaper. Many times these products are not described as what best to use for. Are you using on bare wood? Are you using to abrade a varnish? Are you using it to remove varnish? All are questions that are very relevant to what type of sanding disk to use or buy, as many times one is not very well suited for another application, as in my case, varnish removal or abrading for finish coat. These disks are the best I have used that eliminate all sanding scratches if used correctly. Very important for either getting ready to varnish or for abrading for finish coat. This is where these shine. No scratches whatsoever. Please be very careful when sanding as any water based finish will show scratches much more than oil finishes, and many will tell you to not use aluminum oxide paper with silicate for water born finishes as the scratches will show through. This review is for polyurethane finishes only as I do not use water based finishes. These have excellent scratch resistant properties which I have had problems with using other manufacturers sanding disks. That is the bottom line for me. However, I was not totally impressed with dust pickup using my vac on the RO sander. That is why I gave it 4 stars. It is best to use a pad protector under these, which I did, and that may have contributed to less than impressive dust control. However, the protector aided in sanding much more efficiently. Bottom line is these are excellent quality sanding disks, seem to last as long or longer than others, and no scratches whatsoever. No fisheyes either. These are my go to sanding disks when I get ready to apply my first coat of varnish or my final coat of varnish. I use cheaper disks for the bull work and then use these to finish off. Buy them and you will not be disappointed. I have used these for over 30 years so I am not talking as a homeowner, but as a professional. Also remember to use a quality RO sander as these work in unison with the right equipment and you cant beat the new RO sander by Porter Cable for the money.

Ive used regular sandpaper for years. I recently added these to my shop and I cant believe how much I love them. My sander is now connected to the vacuum system and theres minimal dust. Also, these mesh discs reduce the abrasion marks associated with sandpaper. They leave a much smoother finish. I recommend these.

Works great!

Only sanding mesh or paper I buy now!

Well, 95+% dust free. I have a Mirka sander with vacuum. This setup gives me great sanding on hardwoods like cherry, with almost no dust. I would bet that any sander with dust collection, and the use of these disks will result in very little dust in the air.

far superior to other products Ive used if only the Velcro was more durable then it would be 5 stars.

As good as diablo, half the price

Abranet is great stuff, even for hand sanding as the dust passes through the grid and can be shaken off the disk.

I love the longevity but also love with the multi pack the grit range. It really make a noticeable difference in my projects. The finish is better and you can feel the difference as well.

Abranet discs are the way to go. Expensive but they last longer and dust is not an issue.