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Sandwox Wooden Surface Sanding System
Sanding wood is a critical step in achieving a smooth, flawless finish in any woodworking project. Whether you're building furniture, preparing a surface for paint or varnish, or simply smoothing out rough edges, proper sanding ensures that the final result is both visually appealing and durable. The key to successful sanding lies in selecting the right abrasives and tools, as well as taking the time to sand evenly and progressively from coarse to fine grits. This process not only enhances the wood’s natural beauty but also creates the ideal surface for any finish to adhere to, ensuring long-lasting quality. With the right tools and dust-free solutions, sanding can be a clean and efficient task that results in professional-level craftsmanship.
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Abrasive Mineral Performance Comparison
Aluminum Oxide
Aluminum Oxide is a tough, durable mineral. Aluminum Oxide is the most widely used abrasive in sanding applications today because it offers a good cut rate and durability. It can be used in applications from cutting to polishing and fine finish. Used on work pieces including metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), wood (soft and hard), plastics and leathers.
Silicon Carbide
Silicon Carbide is a hard mineral, yet fractures easily to provide a sharp edge as it wears. It offers a good cut rate with excellent finish characteristics. Used on work pieces including softer non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, bronze, magnesium and titanium), rubber, stainless steel, wood (soft and hard), particleboard, plastics, glass and leathers.
Zirconia
Zirconia fractures frequently to continually produce sharp points as it wears, delivering a faster cut-rate than silicon carbide. As a synthetic mineral, it was developed for rapid stock removal and high pressure grinding.
Ceramic
Ceramic abrasive grain is a tough, durable mineral. The mineral resists fracturing which attributes to extended abrasive life while still providing a consistent finish. Can be used on wood and ferrous metals in applications requiring cutting all the way to fine finishing.
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