Abrasives

Today’s common types of sand paper Garnet: common for wood working. Aluminum oxide: for metal. Silicon carbide: wet or dry applications Garnet Aluminum oxide Silicon Carbide

What type of sand paper is made for use on wood? A. Silicon carbide B. Garnet C. Aluminum oxide

Begin with coarse paper, and work up to finer grits. Grit size Begin with coarse paper, and work up to finer grits. 80 100 120 150 180 220 320 Coarse Smooth

The larger the number the smaller the grit size. The smaller the number the larger the grit size.

Which number represents the most coarse grit. 180 80 100 120

Use coarse paper for rough sanding 80 to 100 grit For heavy sanding. To remove machine marks.

Use medium grit for final sanding of wood. 120, 150, or 180 grit Breaking edges Removal of scratches Breaking Edges

Use Fine grit for sanding between coats of finish. 220, 320 grit Sand lightly between coats of finish. Remove any rough areas of finish.

Types of sanders Portable belt sander. For aggressive or rough sanding

Types of sanders Orbital sanders, ½ and ¼ sheet For medium to fine sanding

Types of sanders Random orbit, Pneumatic and electric. For swirl free sanding of wood .

Which sander is used for course sanding? Random orbit sander Portable belt sander Orbital sander

Types of sanders Stationary Wide belt sander For sanding machine marks out of surface of wood panels

Types of sanders Stationary Edge belt sander For straight edges of boards and outside radiuses. Use caution, this machine can remove material quickly

Types of sanders Stationary Disc Sander For outside curves and short straight edges.

Types of sanders Stationary Oscillating spindle sander For inside curves or radiuses.

Which of these sanders can sand inside radiuses? Disk sander Edge belt sander Oscillating spindle sander Wide belt sander