The desired length of the strip can be torn from the roll for a specific application. Most grades have a light, J-weight cloth backing that provides the flexibility needed to conform to circular edges, angles, or other contours. Rolls in grades P50 or P60 have a slightly stiffer X-weight backing suitable for more coarse sanding applications. Cloth remains durable even when bent or rolled, without tearing or shelling, but strips can be torn by hand when a smaller piece is needed, without compromising the sanding surface.
Aluminum oxide is a popular choice among industrial professionals because of its fast cut-rate and long life. This mineral makes a tough, durable abrasive that self-fractures to expose fresh cutting edges, whereas traditional natural abrasives dull more quickly. Aluminum oxide is suitable for a wide variety of materials in both woodworking and metalworking, including ferrous alloys. Aluminum oxide abrasive can be used on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, and plastic.

Standard Abrasives 42692, A/O Flexible Flap Wheel 615128, 3 in x 1/2 in x 1/4 in 120, 7010310504, 10 per case
3M 82506, Steel Mesh Faceshield Screen W96M 82506-00000, Molded 10 EA/Case, 7000127168
3M 06524, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06524, 24 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045442
Standard Abrasives 707195, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P80 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100031626
3M 30026, Hi-Tack Spray Adhesive 76, Clear, 24 fl oz Can (Net Wt 18.1 oz), 7000046589, 12/Case
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 10115, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, #3 Coarse, 7000051986
3M 19766, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P240 J-weight, 7000000354 
