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    Keeping Control(Post)

      One of your business goals should always be to work faster and get better results with less effort. In this blog post, the Team at 2Sand.com will help you attain that goal by showing you ho

    Mystery, Disaster and Woodworking(Post)

    Ok, we had planned on answering some more reader questions in this blog post, but a recent column that we read is too intriging not to share. It involves woodworking, (of course) patent battles, and e

    IWF 2022 Part 1: New products from Indasa & Mirka(Post)

    As you know from our recent social media posts, the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta took place a few weeks ago. If you missed any of our posts, we invite you to click on any of t

    On the Back Side(Post)

    We’ve talked about sandpaper quite a lot (we are, after all a sanding supply company!), including the minerals used to make abrasive products, sandpaper grits, and why quality matters. We thoug

    Non-woven Abrasive Pads(Post)

    One of the tools we like to use with our projects is often overlooked in shops of all kinds. We’re talking about non-woven abrasive pads, and they can be used to enhance almost any finishing

    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, n

    The "Really Big Show"(Post)

    Ralph Bagnall from ConsultingWoodworker.com is guest blogging this week!As you probably already know, the 2014 International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta is a month away. If you have never attended one

    Tax Day Entertainment(Post)

    Yes, it is April 15th as I write this. Tax Day. The magic day when business owners and the self employed get to write not one but TWO checks to our Uncle. One to pay the rest of last years taxes, and

    Back To School?(Post)

    Last month's post about trade shows got me thinking about personal and professional developement. It is an issue that is always on my mind. I am convinced that learning does not and should not end wi

    Not a New Year's Post(Post)

    As our regular readers know, we really do not like the 'seasonal' blog posts and such. At 2Sand.com, we think that a good idea needs to be acted on right away, not held until some arbitrary date. Majo

    Honoring the Trades(Post)

    Now we do not have to tell you that the trades get a bum rap in our current society. While most of us had choices in shop classes growing up, you would be hard pressed to find a high school shop class

    Change is Good but not Always Easy(Post)

    As I mentioned in the last blog, we are continuing with all of the changes to the 2Sand.com family. The websites are revised and updated and we recently switched this blog set up. Don't ask me the det

    Continuing Education for the Trades(Post)

    All too often we forget that even for those of us working in the trades, continuing education is important. In other fields like medicine, law, accounting, and education, professionals are genera

    Stocking Stuffers for Woodworkers!(Post)

    Do you have a loved one who spends hours in a workshop, garage, or shed? Are you having trouble finding stocking stuffers for them? Fear not! Below, we will show you some inexpensive and easy to pu

    Only As Good As...(Post)

    As I write this, heading into the Labor Day weekend, I am reminded once again about how our society 'looks down' on the trades and the people who work with their hands. We have discussed before how sh

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(Page)

    You offer a lot of sanding discs and sanding supplies - but are they all in stock? Yes - that's one of our hallmarks. In very simple terms, we stock what we sell. Listen, it's very easy for anyone...

    How to Polish Aluminum - A Straightforward Guide (Post)

    Image source: Tinyshinyhome.comHow to Polish Aluminum Knowing how to polish aluminum can help you put the finishing touches on your own projects for that extra shine. Plus, this experience can round o

    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

    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 that

    The Best Safety Tool(Post)

    It is Woodworking Safety Week again, and we at 2Sand.com want to do our part to spread the safety message. While most folks don't typically think about digging out the safety glasses and hearing prote