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    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

    How to Not Sand(Post)

    The most efficient way to sand is to do less of it!Ok, it's true. We ARE a sanding supplies company, and we DO want to sell more sanding products, not less. But we also know that if we can save you ti

    Plan to Sand Less(Post)

    Every time we have to do any drywall work, we're reminded of why it's so important to work properly to reduce the need for sanding. For most of us, drywall work is reduced to several cycles of a

    The Things We Do to Sand(Post)

    Maybe it's because it is Labor Day Weekend, I don't know, but I have been thinking a lot recently about the labor we put into sanding. Sanding should be simple, right? I mean seriously, glue some tiny

    The Sanding Disc Shuffle(Post)

    It's not a new dance craze. The Sanding Disc Shuffle is the process of working through the grits with hook and loop sanding discs. I typically start with 80 or 100 grit, then move on to 120 o

    Sanding Small Mouldings(Post)

    Sanding small moldings is always a challenge. Smoothing the wood without disturbing the detail can be tough. One method I have used in the past is an old idea that still works, the deck of cards.Sandi

    Downdraft Sanding Center- Completed!(Post)

    Well! After 10 months of thinking, designing and building, our Downdraft Sanding Center is complete!With my roll around Delta dust collector hooked up, I am very pleased with the draw through the tabl

    Get in Shape with Sanding Sponges(Post)

      At 2Sand.com, we know all too well that there is no single tool or product that will fit all of your sanding needs. That is why we strive to offer as wide an array of abrasive supplies as

    Downdraft Sanding Table - Part 2(Post)

    In the previous 2Sand Blog post, we discussed making a modified torsion box that functions as an effective downdraft sanding table. Originally, the downdraft top was an add-on to a rol

    Downdraft Sanding Station - Part 1(Post)

    As we have previously discussed in this blog, the ultimate purpose of finish sanding is to achieve a very consistent pattern of scratches. At any grit level, deeper scratches in the pattern will

    Large Batch Profile Sanding(Post)

    In our previous blog post, Update Your Profile Sanding, we shared some ideas for making custom shaped sanding pads for finishing moldings, trim work and other profiles. These card, foam and body pu

    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

    Adapting to Better Sanding(Post)

      We all know how important dust collection is to get the best finish possible, and tool manufacturers know this too, why else would tools increasingly feature dust ports? So, why is it that

    Sanding Storage: Designing Disk Holders(Post)

    With the basic layout of the sanding station completed, I next turned to designing a holder for sanding disks. Ideally, they would store flat with a weighted plate on top to keep them flat, but that d

    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

    Plan for Success - Sanding Supplies ETA(Post)

    We’ve all heard the phrase, "timing is everything," and while we here at 2Sand.com think timing is certainly important, we don’t believe ‘everything’ starts and ends with timing. When it comes to the

    Building the Sanding Center Pt. 1(Post)

    With fall here and time opened back up for shop projects, the building of the sanding center can commence! In order to keep this as easy and economical as possible, I am using common stock available a

    Downdraft Sanding Cabinet Pt 4(Post)

    Whew, the holidays are over! Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed mine, and hope you enjoyed yours too, but all that partying and visiting really cuts into the shop time. I will admit to not getting as far a

    Clean Cuts = Less Sanding(Post)

    In an ideal world, sanding is a finishing task only. A real drywall pro can 'mud' the screws and joints on a wall so that it requires just a quick sand before painting. I typically have to sand and re

    Easy Hole Sanding(Post)

    Over the years of this blog, we have shared a number of shop-built sanding devices including sanders for the lathe, and various rotary sanders for drills such as our flap sander that uses sandpaper ro

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