Woodworking_Hobby Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I know this is a loaded question and totally a personal preference, but does anyone have any good suggestions on sand paper or at least what to look for in a good sandpaper. I have probably over spent on what I currently am using and was not sure if there were some key qualities to look for when shopping. I figured I might buy a few to try them out and then stick with what seems to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 My favorite sand paper is a #4 smoother, 2nd favorite is the #3 i got a year ago, also on the list is a card scraper for tough grain. Jokes aside I use festool sanders and festool paper. It's available and works well. I use a smoothing plane a LOT so i only stock 180 grit paper and it took me a good 4 years to use half of a 100 pack. What to look for? I like coated papers, they typically have a color. The basic dark red/brown papers haven't performed as well for me in the past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Woodworking_Hobby said: I know this is a loaded question and totally a personal preference, but does anyone have any good suggestions on sand paper or at least what to look for in a good sandpaper. I have probably over spent on what I currently am using and was not sure if there were some key qualities to look for when shopping. I figured I might buy a few to try them out and then stick with what seems to work. Hand sandpaper, ROS, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodworking_Hobby Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Chestnut said: My favorite sand paper is a #4 smoother, 2nd favorite is the #3 i got a year ago, also on the list is a card scraper for tough grain. Jokes aside I use festool sanders and festool paper. It's available and works well. I use a smoothing plane a LOT so i only stock 180 grit paper and it took me a good 4 years to use half of a 100 pack. What to look for? I like coated papers, they typically have a color. The basic dark red/brown papers haven't performed as well for me in the past. Thanks! I am jealous of your hand tool ability and have not quite gotten their with my skills yet. When you are using a smoothing plane are you using that to get down to your final dimensions or do you use that after your parts are milled in stead of starting with a lower grit sandpaper. I have a small block plane that I am in the process of tuning up and one larger plane that I need to mess with some as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Hand planes was just a time and experimentation thing for me. Using a guide for sharpening went a long way in getting me started. If refurbishing antiques buying modern irons and chip breakers makes the results better as well. I do most smoothing post milling before assembly. I only own 180 grit and higher sand paper, IMO if i need to remove more material there is a better tool for the job. Depending on what I'm making some may be done post assembly but that is limited. I try my hardest to go from hand planed surface to finish. I really only sand in situations where i had tricky grain that forced me to use a combination of handplan and card scraper as the surface finish is slightly different and i use sand paper to blend them. I also sand all plywood. Ok slightly misleading i own lower grits of sand paper for they are for an angle grinder for power carving but that is an entirely different application and i only have 36 grit for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I just bought a bunch of sandpaper from Klingspor. Much cheaper and higher quality then what you would find at your local home improvement store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I only use wet-or-dry sandpaper with running water (not on wood, of course), or Abranet mesh disks with a sander that has good dust collection hooked up to a vacuum. Even with good dust collection, I won't do the least bit without wearing a supplied air hood. I have a beard, and respirators work pretty poorly with beards. I refuse to breathe Any sanding dust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/3/2021 at 2:42 PM, legenddc said: I just bought a bunch of sandpaper from Klingspor. Much cheaper and higher quality then what you would find at your local home improvement store. Klingspor is were most shops shop. Some shops use VSM. But their a lil harder to buy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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