OK, we are a sanding supplies company, and although some people might tell you that all we talk about is sanding, that's not quite true. We do have other interests, and this week proves it. We found out about two new products that are simply too cool not to share.

The first is a lighted outlet cover that was shared by Pro Tool Reviews called SnapRays. This is one of those ideas you sometimes find that make you wonder why your brain does not work that way! I have a hallway in my house that screams for this, and one or two in my shop would also be welcome. Someone is going to make a fortune off this. I have no idea what they cost, but since they tap off of the brass "hot leads" on the sides of the outlet, there is no actual wiring to do, it's totally DIY!

The second cool thing we came across was woven veneer. Not strips in a basket weave, but actual veneer cloth. Woodworking Network carried an article this past week about Ki-Ori Tennage, an actual fabric woven from veneer. This is a modern take on a traditional Japanese textile process. What makes it stand out to us is that it is flexible like a fabric, but looks like actual wood even when formed onto 3D shapes. It is expensive and not easy to find yet, but there is a LOT of interesting potential here. I have ordered a sample kit of this new material and am looking forward to getting my hands on it. Not sure if I even have a use for it, but we will see.

We live in an interesting time when innovation is sometimes hard to keep up with. Fortunately, sharing interesting things with our friends and customers has also never been easier, as proven by the new things you heard about today! We, as always, invite you to share with us as well and we will pass along anything we think is noteworthy. Feel free to share by commenting here on the blog, on our Facebook page, or via Twitter. -2Sand.com