Hand sand paper

Discussion in 'Woodworking Hand Tools' started by Blueb, Mar 28, 2012.

  1. Blueb

    Blueb New Member

    What kind of sand paper do you use when you are sanding something by hand? Do you sand by hand often or so you use a power sander? I like the look of hand sanding for finishing a project.
     
  2. busterswoodshop

    busterswoodshop Super Moderator Staff Member

    I don't have a particular brand of sand paper I use but I do hand sand quite a bit. There is something therapeutic about hand sanding a project.
     
  3. Matty

    Matty New Member

    Great question... Aren't there grades of sandpaper? You know a finer one for smaller projects or am I crazy? I don't mind hand sanding either - I think it looks nicer when finished.
     
  4. Blueb

    Blueb New Member

    Yes there are 2 grades of sandpaper - commercial and industrial. There are even different "grit" levels - the lower the grit the more rough the paper. I just wondered if anyone was brand specific. I'm glad you are not, I'm not either.