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Re: Garnet sand paper

To: "Roger Gibbs" <rgibbs@pacbell.net>,
Subject: Re: Garnet sand paper
From: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 07:23:42 -0500
From: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>


>For sanding/polishing metal, garnet is not a good choice, aluminum oxide
>is much better.
>
>For hand sanding of wood I like garnet paper, it works well and it is
>cheaper so I have less of a problem using a fresh piece (I am cheap by
>nature).  For sanding house paint I also prefer garnet paper.
>
>For sanding/polishing metal or lacquer paint, I prefer aluminum oxide.


What about silicon carbide?

Phil Ethier    Saint Paul  Minnesota  USA
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