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    Not a New Year's Post(Post)

    As our regular readers know, we really do not like the 'seasonal' blog posts and such. At 2Sand.com, we think that a good idea needs to be acted on right away, not held until some arbitrary date. Maj ...

    Honoring the Trades(Post)

    Now we do not have to tell you that the trades get a bum rap in our current society. While most of us had choices in shop classes growing up, you would be hard pressed to find a high school shop clas ...

    Change is Good but not Always Easy(Post)

    As I mentioned in the last blog, we are continuing with all of the changes to the 2Sand.com family. The websites are revised and updated and we recently switched this blog set up. Don't ask me the de ...

    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 gener ...

    Stocking Stuffers for Woodworkers!(Post)

    Do you have a loved one who spends hours in a workshop, garage, or shed? Are you having trouble finding stocking stuffers for them? Fear not! Below, we will show you some inexpensive and easy to p ...

    Only As Good As...(Post)

    As I write this, heading into the Labor Day weekend, I am reminded once again about how our society 'looks down' on the trades and the people who work with their hands. We have discussed before how s ...

    How to Polish Aluminum - A Straightforward Guide (Post)

    Image source: Tinyshinyhome.comHow to Polish Aluminum Knowing how to polish aluminum can help you put the finishing touches on your own projects for that extra shine. Plus, this experience can r ...

    Pad Protectors for Business and DIY Hobbyists(Post)

    For the first time you, can get a pad protector to match your sander exactly! Even during normal use, the hooks on your sander can be damaged or sanded off. Now you can protect your back up ...

    Getting Grit Right(Post)

    Every sanding task begins with the decision of what grit to use. We recently talked about the sanding procedure, moving from a more coarse grit to a finer one as you sand. We’ve also discussed tha ...

    The Best Safety Tool(Post)

    It is Woodworking Safety Week again, and we at 2Sand.com want to do our part to spread the safety message. While most folks don't typically think about digging out the safety glasses and hearing prot ...

    ​Cast Iron Care for Your Workshop(Post)

      Many trades rely on polished cast iron. The woodworker’s table saw, the welder’s fabrication stand, and the machinist’s Bridgeport bed all contribute to building our world, but to work a ...

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(Page)

    You offer a lot of sanding discs and sanding supplies - but are they all in stock? Yes - that's one of our hallmarks. In very simple terms, we stock what we sell. Listen, it's very easy for anyone t ...