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What type of sandpaper do I need?

Mon, 2010-02-22 21:06 | by Helder Garcia

So you’ve chosen your sander. Now all you have to do is pick up some sandpaper and get started on your job right? Wrong. Some sandpaper just won’t cut it. Sandpaper can greatly influence the finish of your job. You need to get the right sandpaper for your job – and there are various different types.

The Gritty Details

Sandpaper is graded by grit. Grit is basically the abrasiveness of the sandpaper or the number of abrasive particles per...

How do I choose a sander?

Mon, 2010-02-22 21:03 | by Helder Garcia

Need a smooth surface? Grab a sander. Sanders are used to achieve a smooth surface on a number of indoor and outdoor surfaces. But with a wide variety of sanders available, do you know which one is right for you? Below you’ll find a quick tutorial on the most popular sanders.

Belt Sander:

If you’re working with a large surface that needs to have a lot of material removed – consider a belt sander. They can remove a lot of material quickly and work well on rough surfaces. ...