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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 ...
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 ...
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 ro ...
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 vid ...
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 ...
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 ...
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" ...
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 commenta ...
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 dec ...
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 tin ...
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 suppl ...
Keep It Clean!(Post)Keeping your sanding supplies clean during use not only saves time and money but also improves finishes. Clogged abrasives result in particles that are no longer uniform in size; this can ...