Popular Post Chet Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 I just saw this and thought I would pass it on. I have been using Epoch two sided sandpaper for a long time. It is rigid enough that you can get right to the inside corners of things or it keeps a crisp line when sanding a long an edge. I use more of the 400 grit than the others, mainly for sanding between finish coat's. I do use some 120 & 180 for prep work at times. The guy that owns the company is moving over seas and Marc is taking over the company. He has changed the name to Backside Sandpaper. https://backsidesandpaper.com 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 I checked their site and it doesn’t mention the size. Can shine some light please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 I wish Marc well. An interesting product, but kinda under represented by the web site. Like Coop, I couldn't find the size. Made in the USA is a plus, but it does raise the question, are the grits FEPA scale (or CAMI)? I might give it a try, but by the time I got most of the grits it would be way over $100. Needs a trial pack assortment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 I was thinking the same thing with the trial pack assortment. Hopefully they add that option soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 @Chet - I've seen Marc asking for feedback on FB. Some good observations here. You going to share them back to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 I’m trying to find a use for this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 6:57 PM, Coop said: I checked their site and it doesn’t mention the size. Can shine some light please? Its 2 3/4" X 4 1/2". On 7/28/2023 at 6:52 AM, Von said: @Chet - I've seen Marc asking for feedback on FB. Some good observations here. You going to share them back to him? Hey Von, I am not on Facebook but I am going to drop a note to him to suggest a review page on his website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Hey Chet thanks for posting! I typically just fold a small piece of my self adhesive roll over on itself but I can definitely see this as nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Marc sent a guild email out regarding this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted July 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 6:11 AM, Mark J said: Needs a trial pack assortment On 7/28/2023 at 6:26 AM, legenddc said: I was thinking the same thing with the trial pack assortment. Hopefully they add that option soon. It is in the works but it will be a bit, Marc is waiting on new packaging. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 2:34 PM, Tpt life said: Marc sent a guild email out regarding this. TIL there is a guild email list: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/newsletter/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 For years I've just been using 3m sandblaster paper that has heat activated backer. I fold it in half and hit it with a heat gun. 2 sided paper nice and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 11:02 AM, BillyJack said: I’m trying to find a use for this.. Where will this paper help you? Something I’m unfamiliar with.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 47 minutes ago, BillyJack said: Where will this paper help you? Something I’m unfamiliar with.. I think this is geared toward hand sanding with blocks. This gets more usefulness out of less paper, and uses the grit to anchor to the block, rather than adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 Would it be any different than taking a ROS disc and folding it in half or wrapping it around a piece of wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 You could not use the backside of those sheets, so that part is not comparable. I have folded sheets, like you mention, for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 But if you take a PSA sanding disc and apply another to the back side of grit choice, I would then have a two sided sand paper? It would be comparable then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 The Epoch might be more flexible than any permutation of doubling up another sandpaper. Dunno, I'd have to try some. Where I think Epoch could be useful to me is in hand sanding my small sculptural pieces. It wouldn't to get a replacement piece as often and they are pre-cut, so no more tearing. Not sure I would enjoy holding on to the grit coated surface. I frequenly use 3" hook & loop because the loop surface is more pleasant for long sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 11:12 AM, Mark J said: The Epoch might be more flexible than any permutation of doubling up another sandpaper. Dunno, I'd have to try some. Where I think Epoch could be useful to me is in hand sanding my small sculptural pieces. It wouldn't to get a replacement piece as often and they are pre-cut, so no more tearing. Not sure I would enjoy holding on to the grit coated surface. I frequenly use 3" hook & loop because the loop surface is more pleasant for long sessions. I have absolutely nothing against a product or helping a company stay afloat in the woodworking world. I tried to buy “Bowclamps”, everyone said that’s silly, just make your own. Now it’s gone. I often hear, Remember when.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 I bought a couple of packages to try out (180 and 320G). My first impression was it's a bit on the small side, but I admit it fits nicely into pockets of my apron. It has a nice stiffness to it. I did try the 320 for some between coat sanding and it worked OK. It's on the cusp of being too small for hand sanding with my bigger hands though it's nice in that it doesn't slip. Right now I think my main use will be to keep it in my apron for those occasional quick sanding needs that come up. The two sided nature works a little against it since if I put two pieces into a pocket, I expect they'll catch on each other when I try to remove one. I wonder if a version with two different grits on the two sides might be useful? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 17 hours ago, Von said: wonder if a version with two different grits on the two sides might be useful? My first reaction is, no. I'd probably end up with a bunch of pieces with one grit worn and the other fresh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Marc just posted on FB that they now have variety packs: https://backsidesandpaper.com/products/variety-sample-pack-18-pcs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 As some may know, in another thread, I'm working on some mitered corners. It occurred to me that double-sided sandpaper could work like the trick of sawing the miter joint to make the two edges match. It took a little futzing to get the joint tension right so I could get the sandpaper inserted and move it up-and-down, but I was able to. My coarsest grit is only 180, so I didn't go past proof-of-concept, but it does seem like something that 2-sided sandpaper is uniquely suited for. If the sandpaper were longer and stiffer, it would work better for this. (How's that for a set up?) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.