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    Mirka Gold Sanding Discs(Post)

      Removing old coatings prior to refinishing is a different process than preparing a new surface for finish. Leftover adhesives, paints and topcoats are rarely fully hard and will soften when

    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

    3 Reasons to Use the myMirka App(Post)

      Modern Mirka sanders have a wealth of excellent features from anti-vibration balancing to quiet operation to multiple orbital speeds. You can even download an app for it. Yes, an app

    Size Matters When Sanding, but Quality Matters Even More(Post)

      We are all aware that the grit numbers we use when selecting our  sanding supplies relate to the size of the abrasive particles. Generally, this harks back to the number of particles in a

    7 Speeds for Sanding?(Post)

      You may have noticed that most  electric sanders are single speed, even some of the high-end expensive brands. But the Mirka DEROS random orbit sander features seven speeds from 4,000 to 10,0

    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

    5 and 6 Inch Discs, One Sander(Post)

      When working in the shop you will likely have both 5 inch and 6 inch random orbit sanders along with a stock of discs for each. But when out in the field or on a job site, it makes sense

    IWF 2022 Part 2: More Sanding Products(Post)

    In our  previous blog post covering the IWF Show in Atlanta we highlighted a few of the new products Indasa and Mirka showcased at the show. Ralph saw a few other items on display from both Mirka

    PSA or Hook & Loop?(Post)

    The vast majority of sanding discs are available in both self adhesive (PSA) and Hook & Loop (H&L) forms, and for many people, which they prefer is almost as hot a topic as their favorite sports team.

    Dust Collection for Hand Sanding(Post)

             On wood, metal, plastic or fiberglass, hand sanding gives the craftsperson a level of control not available with power sanders. We’ve talked about hand sanding before in this blog, an

    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

    Sandpaper Grit Guide(Page)

    Grit number tells you how coarse or fine an abrasive is: the lower the number, the bigger the grain and the faster (and rougher) it cuts. The single most common sanding mistake is skipping grits —...

    Why are Dads so hard to buy for? - Thoughts from a woodworker(Post)

      Father’s Day is coming up again, and no, I don’t really think you Dads (or Granddads) will get the cool sanding supplies you really want. Your gift will likely be another tie or bath

    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

    Adapting to Better Sanding(Post)

      We all know how important dust collection is to get the best finish possible, and tool manufacturers know this too, why else would tools increasingly feature dust ports? So, why is it that

    Intro to Sander Pad Protectors(Post)

    Pad protectors are important for sanders, because they protect the back up pad on the sander. The hook and loop backings help provide better grip for the sanding disc. 2Sand carries a variety of di

    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,

    2023 Sanding Gift Ideas(Post)

      At this time of the year, many of us are searching for the sort of small items we can share with family, friends, and coworkers. Here at 2Sand.com, we think sanding supplies make awesome gifts

    Pad Protectors, Mandrels, and Feed Belts(Post)

    [caption id="attachment_1455" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Multi Hole Protectors, Feed Belt, Disc Holder[/caption] Finding a pad protector that fits your sander exactly may be ideal, howe

    Wet Sanding(Post)

    Wet sanding, the process of using abrasives with some form of liquid media, is likely as old as sanding itself. Shark skin is known to have been a very early form of sandpaper, and it certainly

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