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So I just picked up a Jet 16-32 off of craigslist (great deal). I recall reading some recommendations a while back about converting to hook and loop, benefits being ease of changing paper, less heat buildup and subsequent less clogging of paper. Before I do this I just wanted to ask if there are any drawbacks to the conversion. Relearning how to use the machine won't be an issue because I've never used one in the first place (done all my thicknessing with hand planes to this point). So I'm sure there will be a learning curve whether I convert or leave as is.
Thanks,
William

I am sandpaper dealer and all i can tell u is the hook and loop is harder to come by at reasonable prices "you are paying for the hook part on the paper" and it will wear out just as fast. Possibly faster because some companies use thinner paper to begin with .
It does however stay in place better

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The only reall drawback I have found after 3 years is there is a tad bit of cousioning affect that can lead to uneven cuts but this is only an issue if you are taking heavy cuts. I only metion this at all because it is the only drawback I ever found

Unless it would result in significantly longer sandpaper life, I cannot see any advantage in making the conversion. Changing paper on the 16-32 is usually very quick, at least for me. Cutting the strip to size is the time consuming part. You can buy pre-cut rolls,and rolls that have printed cutting marks , but they are almost 3 times the cost of standard 58 foot rolls. I suspect H&L rolls would be quite pricey, and would take the same amount of time to cut.
If you are new to this tool, two bits of advice. First, you need good dust collection. Second, recognize it's limitations. You have to go very slow in thicknessing most all hardwoods- sometimes as little as 1/4 turn will cause it to bog down and pop the thermal breaker, which is frustrating. These things are capable but very finicky.
Good luck!

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I am only expierenced with H&L on a Woodmaster drum sander so I can't really compare but I would like to say that changing the paper is easy. However, if you take too large a cut and overheat the velcro carrier( the part that adheres to the drum and recieves the paper), it WILL melt because it is plastic and that is a booger to replace. It sticks very, very, well and it took a lot of spraying glue remover, scraping, and tugging to get it off.
I suspect it might be the same way on a performax.

Rene

Would H&L leave a smoother, more consistent scratch depth with fewer random deep scratches? I'd like to reduce some of the cleanup effort in hand sanding.

I use H&L klingspor stearated paper form Stockroom Supply in Canada .. I dont have a H&L drum though - I did but took it off .. I actually found it hard sometimes to get the paper aligned right as it wrapped around .. I now have it covered it in engine gasket material, and have a countersunk screw lock clamp at one end , and use a band clamp at the other.

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