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Re: Getting More First Minutes Out of A Flap Disc

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by: Dirtcrasher - Mon, 6 Nov 2023 04:02 UTC

I have the exact same issue, the edge wears down and the disc stops working. The new material never exposes itself. I've sat down with thin, sharp shears and cut off the old to expose some newer material. I hate tossing away a 4$ item after such a short use...

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