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Quality Shows (especially with stain)(Post)
Not all grit sizes are created equal, and as with most things, you get what you pay for with sandpaper. The grit number indicates the size of the particles used to abrade the surface, but the more c ...
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.Sand ...
What's with all the Websites?(Post)You may or may not know that RJ Stroman, proprietor of our own 2Sand.com runs a number of sanding supply websites, and during a recent conversation I asked him why that is. Here is what he had to say ...
Make a Custom Profile Sanding Block(Post)Sanding molding or any regular contour can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive chore, especially if you have many linear feet to cover. To save time (and labor) as well as improving the consi ...
Why That Size?(Post)Before random orbit sanders – and sanding discs – became all the rage, sandpaper was usually sold in rectangular sheets and 9”x11” was considered the standard size. So, why 9”x11”? You gue ...
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 ...
Get a Grip(Post)Clamping and holding parts during milling doesn't have to always be a challenge. A bit of fine sandpaper can improve your results.Adding a bit of fine sandpaper to this template routing sled, increas ...
Profile Sanding Tip Two(Post)Profile Sanding Tip Using Auto Body FillerWhen I have a lot of molding to sand, auto body filler can make a fast profile sanding block.Profile sanding block To make a fast profile, apply a mound of ...
And Now for Something Completely Different(Post)With a nod to Monty Python, we are pleased to announce the new 2Sand.com website! We've been promising big changes and this is the pinnacle of our efforts! We now have a new physical store location, ...
How to Sand Epoxy Resin(Post)Working with epoxy resin can feel like melding glass to whatever shape suits your fancy. At the same time, even the most airtight molds can leave epoxy resin projects with sharp or rough edges. The g ...
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 ...
An Interview with RJ(Post)A big part of customer service is answering questions. While we have FAQ's posted, and you can chat live with a service representative right on our website, I decided to sit down with RJ Stroman, the ...
