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American vs English Woodworking Dictionary(Post)
We had mentioned on Facebook and Twitter that the English still refer to sandpaper as glasspaper, since the first commercially viable sandpaper made used ground glass as the abrasive.Sanding to Remov ...
A Flap Over Sanding- Pt. 2(Post)While contemplating new ways to use the roll sandpaper we keep on hand for lathe work, we hit on the idea of making our own flap sanding wheels. In Part 1 of this series, we showed you how to layout ...
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 fu ...
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 abra ...
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 ...
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 wonderi ...
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 ...
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& ...
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 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 sti ...
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 ...
