Question 1

What are abrasives used for?

Accepted Answer

Abrasives are used to sand, grind, smooth or polish surfaces. They are commonly used on wood, metal, paint, plastic and masonry to remove material, prepare surfaces before painting or create a smooth finish.

Question 2

What sanding disc grit should I use?

Accepted Answer

Coarse grits such as 40–60 are used for fast material removal or stripping paint. Medium grits like 80–120 are ideal for general sanding and surface preparation. Fine grits such as 150–220 are used for smoothing surfaces before painting or finishing.

Question 3

What are flap discs used for?

Accepted Answer

Flap discs are abrasive discs designed for angle grinders and are commonly used for grinding metal, blending welds and removing rust. They combine grinding and finishing in one disc, making them popular in fabrication and metalworking.

Question 4

What is the difference between sanding discs and grinding wheels?

Accepted Answer

Sanding discs are typically used for smoothing surfaces such as wood or painted materials, while grinding wheels are designed for more aggressive material removal on metal and steel using an angle grinder.

Question 5

Do sanding discs fit all sanders?

Accepted Answer

Sanding discs come in different sizes and attachment types such as hook-and-loop or adhesive backing. It is important to choose discs that match the size and fixing system of your sander, such as 125mm hook-and-loop discs for orbital sanders.

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