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    Worksharp 3000 Users

    I've given my WS 3000 a workout over the past couple of days and replaced a worn 400g abrasive on the glass wheel this morning. The adhesive didn't want to let go. I couldn't peel it off. I tried denatured alcohol and acetone. Acetone worked best, but I fought this thing for about 15-20 minutes. How do you guys remove these things? BTW, I do have short finger nails, don't bite them, but do trim them close.
    Last edited by Gary Hodgin; 03-05-2011 at 4:25 PM. Reason: 400g, not 120g as originally posted

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    I haven't had to deal with any stubborn adhesive. I would probably use a razor blade scraper & acetone if I needed to.

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    I thought about using a razor blade but was afraid I'd scratch the glass wheel. Maybe the others will not be as difficult.

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    I'd bet that heat would loosen it quickly. I would try a domestic hair dryer. I had a 12" stationary disc sander that was a nightmare. A little heat and patience... no problem.

    Good luck!

    Scott in Montana

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    I wave a heat gun at it and get the edge up. Then I grab that edge of the abrasive with pliers and lift up as I continue to fan the heat gun along the abrasive surface where it is releasing its grip. Clean up is with a squirt of Naphtha (lighter fluid) and a piece of paper towel. Great timing I just changes out a couple discs on the WS3K and my scary sharp plates about an hour ago.
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    Maybe because my shop is only heated when I'm in there, but mine peel right off.

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    Ah, the heat gun. Didn't think about that. Thanks, I'm pretty sure that'll work. BTW, the WS is a great machine.
    Last edited by Gary Hodgin; 03-05-2011 at 6:23 PM.

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    I've used MEK (methyl ethyl keytone) to remove sanding disks from my 12" disk sander. Works great to dissolve the adhesive, but it sure is nasty stuff. I wear rubber gloves and open all the doors and windows for ventilation. Don't know why it wouldn't work on particularly stubborn disks on the WS3000.

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