Sanding is inherent to woodworking and is a vital need to ensure the surface of your wood sign is smooth. It is also important for stains, sealer, and appearance. There are many types of sandpaper and quite honestly be a little confusing from the wood sign perspective.
When I started I didn’t know very much about finishing wood signs. But over time I have refined my sandpaper needs and I’m not buying sandpaper I don’t need.
Below I have listed my top picks for sandpaper. There are three categories. They are for the orbital sander, sanding blocks, and palm sander. Each of these will need different shapes and different grits.
Top Orbital Sander – Sand Paper
Diablo hands down is the best brand of sandpaper. I have used several different brands and generic brands and I keep returning to Diablo.
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Bestseller No. 1
Diablo Hook and Lock ROS Sanding Discs for Wood, Metal and Plastics – 5″, 80 Grit, Coarse, Ceramic Blend, 50-Pack – DCD050080H50G
- ENDURA-BOND Technology – Provides superior grain bonding, ensuring extreme durability and extending the life of your sanding discs.
- Multi-Surface Application – Suitable for sanding wood, metal, and plastics, providing versatility in various tasks.
- Flexible Fit – Designed to fit all 5 and 8-hole sanders for fast and precise alignment, enhancing versatility and ease of use.
- Ceramic Efficiency – Expertly crafted for leveling and heavy stock or paint removal, ensuring a consistently smooth finish every time.
- Hook and Lock Backing – Ensures a secure and repeatable attachment, allowing for quick disc changes and consistent sanding results.
SaleBestseller No. 2
Dura-Gold Premium 80 Grit 5″ Sandpaper Discs, 8 Hole Pattern Dustless, 50 Discs – Hook & Loop Backing for Orbital DA Sander, Detailing Finishing Color Sanding Automotive Paint Woodworking
- Box of 50 Dura-Gold Premium 5″ 80 Grit Gold 8 Hole Pattern Sanding Discs with a Hook & Loop Backing. High-performance 5″ finishing sanding discs with a hook & loop backing enables them to be quickly and securely attached to a sanders hook & loop backing plate. The 8 hole pattern allows dustless sanding when attached to a 8 hole backing plate.
- Superior quality sanding discs made with super coated aluminum oxide corundum that’s fused with zirconia alumina. It delivers a fast, exceptionally long-lasting sharp cut with a consistent scratch pattern. It has maximum resistance to clogging and loading, increasing your productivity and reducing material consumption.
- These coarse-cut sandpaper discs are ideal for sanding on all types of surfaces. Use them for semi-aggressive sanding on automotive paint, primers, body fillers, and putties before painting or for removing scratches on wood and paint.
- Our sandpaper discs are suitable for use in auto body and paint shops, woodworking wood furniture making, metalworking metal sanding, crafting, household, drywall, industrial, fiberglass, plastics, or any other surface that needs sanding.
- Dura-Gold offers a complete vast product line of professional, high-quality sandpaper types that provide exceptional sanding performance, so you can get the job done fast, saving you time and money!
SaleBestseller No. 3
Gator 5″ Random Orbit Hook & Loop Red Resin Aluminum Oxide Sanding Discs, 8-Hole, 80 Grit, 50 Pack
- These medium grit sanding discs are ideal for the final shaping and sanding of rough wood, as well as removal of planning marks
- The hook and loop backing makes changing sanding discs quick and easy
- Red resin aluminum oxide grain sands runs cooler and is designed for high speed sanding
- Aluminum oxide is tough and durable, and is recommended by professionals for sanding a wide variety of materials including wood, metal, fiberglass, and painted surfaces
- For use with disc, orbital, and DA sanders with hook and loop attachment
Top Sanding Blocks
Sanding blocks allow you to sand the surface and get into those areas where it is very difficult to sand. Additionally, it allows you to be able to grip the sanding block. Sometimes it is very hard to hold onto the sandpaper when you are trying to get into those hard areas to sand.
Bestseller No. 1
3M Softback Sanding Sponge 02604, 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 in, Fine Grit, Fast Cutting, Gray, 20 Pack
- FLEXIBLE: Access hard-to-reach areas with flexible, soft foam backing that molds to unique contours
- HAND SANDING: Perfect for hand sanding, precision work and detail work
- WET OR DRY: Can be used wet to help reduce loading
- CUTS FAST: Aluminum oxide abrasive cuts fast and offers long life
- VERSATILE: Sanding sponges work on a variety of surface materials, including metal, fiberglass, paint, primer, and plastic
Bestseller No. 2
3M Angled Sanding Sponges, 6 Pack, Use Wet or Dry, Great For all Purpose Sanding, Washable & Reusable, Use For Interior & Exterior Project, Angled Sanding Pad For Perfect Corner/Detail Work (CP040-6P)
- USE WET OR DRY
- GREAT FOR all purpose sanding
- WASHABLE AND REUSABLE
- Angled for corner/detail work
- Use for interior and exterior projects
Bestseller No. 3
3M Sanding Sponge Block, 12-Pack, Medium Grits, 3-3/4 in x 2-5/8 in, Designed For Sanding Wood, Paint, Metal, Plastic or Drywall, Features 3M Abrasive, Made with Durable Flexible Foam (CP002-12P)
- Medium Grit
- Use for general purpose sanding
- Intended for use on most surfaces
- Conforms to your surface for easy sanding
- Resists clogging
Top Palm Sander – Sanding Paper
Many woodworkers use Palm Sanders. They are a very important tool for finishing sanding your wood signs. I have used a Palm Sander for years and they can not be understated.
Bestseller No. 1
FIXED UP FINDS for Diablo DCS045100S06G Pack (6) 100 GRIT 4.5 X 5.5 for C ON Sheets Sandpaper
- For DIABLO DCS045100S06G PACK (6) 100 GRIT 4.5 X 5.5 For C ON SHEETS SANDPAPER
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Bestseller No. 2
Palm Sander 1/4 Sheet, 4-1/2-Inch X 5-1/2-Inch
- Palm Sander 1/4 Sheet, 4-1/2-Inch X 5-1/2-Inch
- Palm Sander 1/4 Sheet, 4-1/2-Inch X 5-1/2-Inch
- Palm Sander 1/4 Sheet, 4-1/2-Inch X 5-1/2-Inch
- Palm Sander 1/4 Sheet, 4-1/2-Inch X 5-1/2-Inch
- Palm Sander 1/4 Sheet, 4-1/2-Inch X 5-1/2-Inch
Bestseller No. 3
1/4 Sheet Sandpaper 5.5″ x 4.5″ Hook and Loop Sandpaper 60 Grit Sandpaper for Palm Sander 30 PCS Aluminum Oxide Sanding Sheets Hand Sanding Blocks for Metal, Woodworking and Polishing (60 grit)
- 1/4 Sheet Sandpaper 60 Grit: Your purchase includes 30 pcs aluminum oxide sandpaper sheets, each sandpaper sheet measures 4.5 in x 5.5 in, which is perfect for your 1/4 sheet palm sander, you do not need to cut the sandpaper yourself. The 1/4 sheet sandpaper including 9 commonly used grits: 60, 80, 120, 150, 180, 240, 320, 400, 600, which satisfy your polishing needs from coarse to fine, making it sufficient to meet your daily needs
- High-Quality Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper: Our 1/4 sheet sandpaper for palm sander is coated abrasive, makes sharp cuts quickly and persistently.The hand sander sandpaperfe features quality abrasion resistace, anti-static and anti-clogging,1/4 sheets sandpaper does not easily tear up during sanding and polishing
- Hook and Loop Backing: our palm sander sandpaper is designed with hook and loop backing for quick and safe attached to a sanders. Due to their soft texture, they are unlikely to crack. This sanding block can be used with palm sanders, orbital tools and it also can be used as manual sanding blocks
- Anti-Clogging: Our palm sander sandpaper is coated with aluminum oxide to ensure even grit distribution. The anti-clogging sand paper prevents buildup and sticking on the surface of the sandpaper, allowing you use sandpaper for a long time without frequently stopping cleaning. Increase your productivity and reduce material consumption with our 1/4 sandpaper sheets
- Multiple Uses: Our 1/4 sheet sandpaper hook and loop is suitable for grinding and finishing on auto body, wood, plastic, rubber, leather, fiberglass or any other surface that needs sanding
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