Features
- 3" diameter
- 36 grit
- XP3 ceramic abrasive for high material removal
- Proprietary abrasive formulation for extended life
- QDC quick-disconnect mounting for fast changes
Specifications
| Diameter | 3 in |
| Grit | 36 |
| Abrasive | XP3 ceramic grain |
| Mounting | QDC (quick-disconnect) |
| Intended Use | Aggressive stock removal / sanding |
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3-inch XP3 sanding disc with a ceramic abrasive designed for aggressive material removal. The disc uses a proprietary abrasive formulation intended to extend service life and employs a QDC quick-disconnect mounting for faster disc changes.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Weld Cleanup and Fab Prep
Offer on-site weld blending, beveling, and mill-scale removal for small fab shops. The 36-grit XP3 disc erases weld crowns and preps joints fast; QDC mounting minimizes downtime between discs. Bill by hour or per joint, targeting handrails, brackets, and auto/moto fabrication.
Powder-Coat Surface Prep Micro-Shop
Provide fast-turnaround mechanical prep for parts headed to powder coat or paint. Use the disc to remove rust/scale and establish a consistent anchor profile on brackets, racks, and hardware. Bundle services with masking and racking; charge per part or per batch with rush options.
Trailer and Gate Rust/Paint Strip Service
Run a mobile service stripping rust and flaky paint on metal gates, trailers, and railings. The aggressive 36-grit ceramic grain speeds through corrosion; upsell priming after surface prep. Position as a same-day solution for property managers and equipment owners.
Distressed Metal and Wood Finishes for Retail
Partner with furniture boutiques and interior designers to produce consistent industrial textures on wood shelves, metal brackets, and fixtures. The 3" disc’s small footprint lets you add deliberate grind marks and edge softening while keeping control on small pieces. Price per piece with volume discounts.
Knife Blank Roughing for Makers
Offer rough profiling and scale removal on knife blanks for hobbyists without heavy equipment. Use templates and jigs to deliver repeatable shapes, leaving material for final grind. Charge per blank with add-ons for drilled tangs and bevel pre-grinds; quick-change discs keep throughput high.
Creative
Industrial Grind Art Panels
Create wall art from mild steel sheets by laying in controlled grind patterns, facets, and radial swirls with the 3" 36-grit disc. The coarse XP3 ceramic grain leaves bold textures that catch light dramatically. Layer cut steel shapes, blend welds invisibly, and finish with patina or clear coat to preserve the grind pattern.
Textured Driftwood Lamps
Use the 3" disc to sculpt and raise grain on reclaimed wood, carving flowing channels and soft radiuses that feel hand-hewn. The small diameter lets you follow organic contours; the coarse grit quickly removes soft latewood to enhance contrast. Pair the textured base with minimalist hardware and a linen shade.
Knife Blank Rough Profiling
Hog off stock and refine profiles on steel knife blanks, cleaning up bandsaw marks and truing bevel starts. The 36-grit ceramic grains chew through scale and hardened steel, and the quick-disconnect mounting lets you swap worn discs instantly to maintain cutting speed before heat treat.
Concrete Relief Coasters and Trivets
Cast simple concrete tiles, then carve shallow relief patterns, chamfers, and stone-like textures with the disc once cured. The aggressive cut creates crisp facets and a tactile surface. Seal with penetrating sealer; pair sets into gift-ready bundles with cork backing.
Wheel-Well Carved Longboard Decks
Build plywood or maple longboards and use the 3" disc to carve wheel wells, deep chamfers, and grippy texture zones. The compact disc gives control near tight radii; follow the rough shaping with finer grits to smooth before finishing with stain and clear coat.