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Choosing Sanding Discs for Festool and Dust-Extraction Sanders
Posted by Kimberly Fontaine-Goodwin on
Festool and other dust-extraction sanders require discs with specific hole patterns to work properly. This guide explains how vacuum sanding works, what hole patterns to look for, and which discs are compatible with your machine.
Wet vs Dry Sanding: When to Use Each Method
Posted by Kimberly Fontaine-Goodwin on
Wet and dry sanding both have their place — but using the wrong method for the job can ruin a finish or waste hours of work. This guide explains when and why to use each technique.
- Tags: automotive, buying guide, dry sanding, finishing, how-to, wet sanding
PSA vs Hook-and-Loop Sanding Discs: Which Backing Should You Choose?
Posted by Kimberly Fontaine-Goodwin on
PSA (sticky-back) and hook-and-loop (grip) are the two most common sanding disc backings. Each has real advantages depending on your sander, application, and how often you change grits. Here’s how to choose.
- Tags: abrasives, buying guide, hook and loop, how-to, PSA, sanding discs
How to Choose the Right Sanding Disc Grit
Posted by Kimberly Fontaine-Goodwin on
Choosing the right grit is the single most important decision in any sanding job. This guide walks you through the full grit scale — from coarse stock removal to ultra-fine finishing — so you always start and finish with the right abrasive.
- Tags: abrasives, buying guide, grit, how-to, sanding



