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    sander pad protector tips interface pads(Post)

    Our last blog was an introduction to pad protectors. Now that you have a sense of what pad protectors are and why they're important, we are going to give you some tips about when to use a pad pr

    AWFS 2021(Post)

    As promised, Ralph Bagnall from  Woodcademy TV was checking in from the AWFS Fair 2021 in Las Vegas. Here are some of the show highlights he shared with the Team at 2Sand.com:     Trade sh

    A Softer Touch(Post)

    In the last couple of blogs, we have been talking about the differences between Hook and Loop (H&L) and Self Adhesive (PSA) sanding discs. One of the important differences was how H&L has some f

    Beyond Sanding Discs and Abrasive Sheets(Post)

      When we talk about sanding supplies, we generally refer to  sanding sheets and abrasive discs because that’s what most of us primarily use. Yet the world of abrasives is far wider than that

    Lathe Disk Sander, Part 1(Post)

    A friend once told me that a lathe is just a motor looking for something to do, and here on the 2Sand blog, we have done our bit to help prove his point. We have used the lathe to make custom san

    How to Adapt Your H&L Sander for PSA Discs(Post)

    In the last blog post, we discussed the differences between self adhesive (PSA) and hook & loop (H&L) sanders and sanding discs. Much of that post was taken from an interview with Ralph Bagnal

    Sanding the Curves(Post)

      2 Inch Disc and Mandrel Set   In most cases sanding is done on mostly flat surfaces, but some sanding jobs just need to follow the curves. Sanding down a small outboard propeller for repain

    Update Your Profile Sanding(Post)

    Firms that manufacture and/or finish large amounts of moldings have dedicated machines for sanding them. These machines often use replaceable sanding heads, each one shaped to match the profile b

    3 Benefits of 2Sand Sander Pad Protectors(Post)

    Hook and loop random orbit sanders come with the hook part molded into the face of its pad, so it seems logical that you should place a disc directly on the sander pad and start sanding. If that is

    Lathe Disc Sander, Part 3(Post)

    At the end of the last blog post, we cut a disc from 3/4" MDF, trued the edge and flattened the face to make a platen that spun true on our lathe. We had also attached the large cloth sandin

    Mirka Gold Sanding Discs(Post)

      Removing old coatings prior to refinishing is a different process than preparing a new surface for finish. Leftover adhesives, paints and topcoats are rarely fully hard and will soften when

    3 Reasons to Use the myMirka App(Post)

      Modern Mirka sanders have a wealth of excellent features from anti-vibration balancing to quiet operation to multiple orbital speeds. You can even download an app for it. Yes, an app

    Continuing Education for the Trades(Post)

    All too often we forget that even for those of us working in the trades, continuing education is important. In other fields like medicine, law, accounting, and education, professionals are genera

    7 Speeds for Sanding?(Post)

      You may have noticed that most  electric sanders are single speed, even some of the high-end expensive brands. But the Mirka DEROS random orbit sander features seven speeds from 4,000 to 10,0

    How to Sand and Refinish Aluminum Wheels(Post)

    Maintaining the pristine condition of your car’s aluminum rims can feel as challenging as keeping your entire car clean. If you’ve kissed a curb or two or left some metal behind, you might be wonderin

    There’s Nothing Tacky about Microfiber Cloths(Post)

    Tack cloths have been around for a long time, initially consisting of waxes soaked into fabric, usually cheese cloth. Modern chemistry has improved the dust removal performance and reduced re

    Just Smaller Scratches(Post)

    We have been spending some more quality time with RJ Stroman, President of 2Sand.com. (and other sanding supply sites, but that is for a future blog post) RJ has been answering customer questions abou

    Sandpaper Grit Guide(Page)

    Grit number tells you how coarse or fine an abrasive is: the lower the number, the bigger the grain and the faster (and rougher) it cuts. The single most common sanding mistake is skipping grits —...

    True Grits(Post)

    To be honest, writing this blog every few weeks is a bit of a challenge. After all, we are a sanding supplies company. We want our company blog to be relevant to our customers, but frankly finding new

    I Hate to Say It, But...(Post)

    After our recent post on pore filling through slurry sanding a reader mentioned that I had not covered the actual proceedure, and had only said: "in the same order and grit". Mea Culpa. I was unclear

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