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    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 —...

    Abrasive and Sandpaper Types(Post)

    Sandpaper TypesMany, many materials have been used to make sandpaper. As discussed before, ground glass was one of the early commercial grits, which is why the English still refer to "abrasive sheets"

    How to Wet Sand - A Guide to Wet Sanding All Surfaces (Post)

    Sanding can improve the overall finish of objects made from several materials. However, choosing between dry and wet sanding processes can be tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with what’s invo

    Sandpaper Sheet Storage(Post)

    Controlling how wood moves as humidity rises and falls is never far from the minds of craftspeople. But for some reason, we do not tend to extend the same care to sanding supplies. Sanding

    Wet Sanding(Post)

    Wet sanding, the process of using abrasives with some form of liquid media, is likely as old as sanding itself. Shark skin is known to have been a very early form of sandpaper, and it certainly

    5 Sandpaper-Inspired Spring Gardening Tips (Post)

    Spring is here – hallelujah! After this long winter, we’re just itching to get into the garden. Unless you live in a warm climate, this is the prime time to get your tools ready and your seedli

    Sandpaper Grit Chart(Post)

    No matter what sort of sanding supplies you are reaching for, the first decision you need to make is what sandpaper grit to start with. But the sizing on sandpaper grit numbers seem to be backwards. L

    Sandpaper, Abrasives, and Sander History(Post)

    Sandpaper and Abrasive SheetsWhile "sandpaper" is the generic term for abrasive sheets, it obviously does not describe all the various types of sanding supplies available! Sanding sheets may be paper,

    You Say Glasspaper; I Say Sandpaper(Post)

    In 1887 Oscar Wilde wrote, “We really have everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language.” And for those of us in the trades who converse with our counterparts in the Un

    5 Sandpaper Hacks for Spring Gardening(Post)

    Spring is finally here, and with the warmer weather my mind turns to gardening. Early spring is a prime time to get your tools ready and your seedlings started – and on their way to the beautiful plan

    Minerals Matter(Post)

    While sanding supplies appear to be simple at first glance, choosing the proper sheets, belts or discs for your application can actually be fairly complex. You need to decide on the grit, the bac

    3 Sandpaper Mashups(Post)

    Ok, yes, I used the terms mashup and sandpaper in the same title. But it really does work here. A "Mashup", for those of you without teenagers in the house, is repurposing songs or videos or some comb

    Slurry Sanding(Post)

    The open pores of woods like walnut or oak must be filled before a truly fine finish can be acheived. Even with extensive sanding and several coats of finish, the open pores will be felt through the t

    Tax Day Entertainment(Post)

    Yes, it is April 15th as I write this. Tax Day. The magic day when business owners and the self employed get to write not one but TWO checks to our Uncle. One to pay the rest of last years taxes, and

    The Sanding Procedure(Post)

    ✨ What’s New in Our Sanding Guide Updated grit progression: New recommendations for sanding sequences based on wood type and finish goal. Surface inspection tip: Use low-angle lighting to detect impe

    Back(er) Story(Post)

    Over the years writing these sanding supply blogs, we have spent a pretty fair amount of time discussing the merits of different abrasives, the science behind grit choice, and even the variety of sand

    Abrasive Choices(Post)

    While it might seem simple at first glance, choosing the proper sanding supplies for your application can actually be fairly complex. You need to decide the grits you will need, the backer that will p

    Hole Sanding(Post)

    Over the years of this blog, we have shared a number of shop-built power sanding devices including a drum sander for the lathe, and a drill powered sander for concave shapes . This mo

    Do Not Try This At Home(Post)

    Over the years, we have written several blog posts about the history of sanding and the technical details about sanding supplies. For the Holidays this year, we thought we might share some sandpaper f

    To PSA or Not to PSA?(Post)

    To use PSA or not to use PSA disks. That is the question this week, along with a few others. RJ responds to a couple of customer inquiries revolving around the ages old debate of hook and loop or adhe

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