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    Back(er) Story(Post)

    Over the years writing these sanding supply blogs, we have spent a pretty fair amount of time discussing the merits of different abrasives, the science behind grit choice, and even the variety of san ...

    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 ...

    Old Dogs, New Tricks(Post)

    I've been woodworking for nearly 30 years now. I've been turning for at least 10. I have mostly turned in support of my furniture projects, legs, finials, that sort of thing. So while I can and do tu ...

    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 thou ...

    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 w ...

    Sandpaper, Abrasives, and Sander History(Post)

    Sandpaper and Abrasive SheetsWhile "sandpaper" is the generic term for abrasive sheets, it obviously does not describe all the various types of sanding supplies available! Sanding sheets may be paper ...

    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 ...

    Great Things Come in Small Diameters(Post)

         Ask a finisher for a sanding disc and 99% of the time they will hand you a 5” or 6” disc. Not a surprise; 5” and 6” are standard sizes for random orbit sanders. These sizes a ...

    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 ...

    How to Wet Sand - A Guide to Wet Sanding All Surfaces (Post)

    Sanding can improve the overall finish of objects made from several materials. However, choosing between dry and wet sanding processes can be tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with what’s inv ...