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261 results for 'wet/dry sandpaper'

    Quality Abrasives = Quality Finishes(Post)

    In past posts, we have discussed why you might choose from among different grades of grit, various abrasive materials, backers and more. This time around, we’re all about the quality of the abras

    How to Sand Glass(Post)

    Sand and glass go hand-in-hand, but can you sand glass? After all, glass is one of the most delicate and fragile materials, and taking sandpaper to that glossy shine can immediately dull it. You may b

    A Different View(Post)

    Our friend Ralph at ConsultingWoodworker sent us some photos from Jamaica. He's not there on vacation, he is working with a client. The client is embarking on a big new project building hotel room fur

    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

    Shedding Light on Defects(Post)

    For something that seems to be simple at first glance, sanding (and by extension sanding supplies), can be remarkably complex. Reading the 2Sand.com Blog has hopefully helped to guide you through s

    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 pad withou

    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

    A Flap Over Sanding - Pt 1(Post)

    In previous blogs we talked about how "sandpaper" is not just sheets and disks; that got me thinking about the 1" wide rolls, and how they can be used to solve finishing issues around the shop.Having

    A Trick to Stretch Your Woodworking Budget(Post)

    The WoodWorker's Guild of America (WWGOA) website is an excellent resource for any woodworker. Currently on their website, they have a clever trick for getting more from those gum rubber cleaning stic

    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

    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

    Hand Sanding(Post)

    While the marketplace is awash in excellent sanding tools that are powered by electric motors or are run off your compressed air system , there is still a need to know when and how to s

    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

    Shaping with Air?(Post)

    Ok, well sort of :) George Vondriska of the WoodWorker's Guild of America (WWGOA) has an excellent video available on using an inflatable drum sander for shaping parts.Click the image to view the vide

    Profile Power Sander in Action(Post)

    After fixing the expired PSA adhesive used to make the custom power profile sanding block in a previous 2Sand blog, it was time to take it for a test drive. So I turned a small walnut bowl with some s

    Sanding on the Lathe(Post)

    Someone made a comment to me recently that inspired this post: He said that "A lathe is a rotary tool looking for an application". Now, we all know that it is highly useful for turning wood and other

    Not Just Discs and Sheets!(Post)

    For many people, sanding supplies are all about sanding discs, sandpaper sheets, and sanding belts, but abrasives come in many forms beyond those.Drum Sandpaper Roll[caption id="attachment_1467" align

    Lathe Disk Sander Pt. 2(Post)

    In our last blog post, we began a series on building a disk sander for your lathe. This week, we continue the series by building the table.To keep the work properly aligned to the sanding disc, I deci

    Clever Tips(Post)

    It seems clear to us that these blog posts and our newsletter get the most attention and response when we offer tip, tricks and 'How-to" information rather than just our obviously insightful commentar

    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

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