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  1. 09-17-2011, 09:33 AM #1
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    looking for some sandpaper to start practicing restoring on some crap blades I picked up super cheap.

    Only one problem. None of the hard ware stores in my area carry the variety of grits I need. Most only go to 150.

    Any suggestions guys ? A dude at one store suggest I contact a cabinet shop (which there are no shortage of in this area of high construction), and try to get it through them.

    Anyone order from a particular vendor ?
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    I usually find the higher grit sand papers at auto part stores. They are used a lot in wet sanding paint jobs but work just as well on metal.

    If you have not wet sanded before give it a try. I cut it to an easy size to work with and soak the sandpaper in water for a while and then keep it wet while I sand. This really helps keep the paper from clogging up.

    Good Luck!
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    +1 to the auto stores! Thats where i get mine from. Make sure its silicon carbide too, if you do find some at a cabinet shop it may be garnet so just make sure its not
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    +1 Garnet paper is for wood.

    Silicon Carbide is for metal or wood.

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...anding_a_blade

    3M wet/dry is the best stuff in my opinion. You can also find it at leevalley.com
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    Darn it now I need to go and check all my sand paper to see if it's the right kind..

    Didn't know not to use garnet.....
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    Since I don't have time to drive all around town to find everything I need at one place, not to mention all the grits and specific sandpaper I'm looking for, I order it all online. Supergrit and trugrit being my 2 online stores. Shipping cost are less than what I pay to drive around town.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tcadien View Post
    looking for some sandpaper to start practicing restoring on some crap blades I picked up super cheap.

    Only one problem. None of the hard ware stores in my area carry the variety of grits I need. Most only go to 150.

    Any suggestions guys ? A dude at one store suggest I contact a cabinet shop (which there are no shortage of in this area of high construction), and try to get it through them.

    Anyone order from a particular vendor ?
    Keep in mind that all the worlds diamonds started their lives as crap; take your time on those blades and show us some beautiful results.
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