Sandpaper Grits and Usage
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Type:
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Aluminum
oxide
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Garnet
(for wood) |
Emery
cloth
(for metal) |
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Uses |
F |
M |
C |
EC |
F |
M |
C |
F |
M |
C |
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Wood |
Stripping; heavy sanding |
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x
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x
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x
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| Moderate sanding |
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x
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x
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| Finish sanding |
x
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x
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| Metal | Stripping; rust removal |
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x
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x
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x
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| Light sanding |
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x
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x
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| Deburring; cleaning |
x
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x
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x
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| Finishing; polishing |
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x
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Type:
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Aluminum
oxide |
Silicon
carbide (drywall) |
Silicon
carbide |
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Uses |
VF |
F |
M |
C |
EC |
F |
M |
SF |
EF |
VF |
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| Plastic & Fiberglass |
Shaping |
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x
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x
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| Light sanding |
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x
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x
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| Finishing; scuffing |
x
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x
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x
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x
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| Drywall; Plaster |
Initial sanding |
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x
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| Finish sanding |
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x
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| Varnish & Paint |
After sealer; primer |
x
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x
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| Between coats |
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x
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| Grit Key | ||
|---|---|---|
| SF | Super fine | 360 - 400 |
| EF | Extra fine | 280 - 320 |
| VF | Very fine | 160 - 240 |
| F | Fine | 120 - 150 |
| M | Medium | 80 - 100 |
| C | Coarse | 50 - 60 |
| EC | Extra coarse | 30 - 40 |
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