Hand Sanding for Fine Wood Finishes
The softer cut of garnet on our 3M Paper Sheet 110N leaves a smoother finish than other abrasive minerals when sanding wood by hand. A light A-weight paper backing provides flexibility and its flat profile leaves a consistent, light scratch. Available in a broad range of grades from 80 to 220, this popular 9 x 11-inch sheet can easily be cut to fit any hand tool or folded to reach critical surfaces, corners and recesses.
Garnet Is Good for Wood
Though garnet is softer than other minerals, it fractures in use, revealing new sharp edges. Garnet mineral dulls more quickly than other abrasive minerals, an advantage when working with wood. It cuts less deeply and leaves a smoother finish.
Finely finished wood products depend upon meticulous sanding to prepare wood for stains and other coatings. Garnet also tends to burnish wood, which closes off pores, preventing excessive absorption of stain for more even coloration.
When an Open Coat is Highly Desirable
Abrasives cut better and last longer when dust isn?t clogging the cutting surface of the abrasives. Open coat construction means the abrasive grains are less densely spaced on the backing, allowing sawdust to be evacuated keeping cutting mineral free. This allows the sheet to continue cutting even when sanding soft woods and materials that would, otherwise, clog the grain and hinder sanding ability.
The Choice of Professionals for Sanding Bare Wood
This paper-backed, garnet sheet is designed for sanding unfinished wood by hand in industrial cabinetry and furniture manufacturing, custom woodworking and millwork, primary wood and panel processing.

3M 10118, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10118NA, #0 Fine, 7000126148
3M 76625, Roloc Disc 777F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045621
Insize 1120-150AE, DIGITAL INSIDE GROOVE CALIPER, 1-6"/25.4-150mm, 6928640326608
Dynabrade 53244 7" Dia. Type 27 Vertical Depressed Center Wheel Grinder, 3 HP, 7,200 RPM, 5/8"-11 Spindle
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series with Brake, 25,000RPM, 33424
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693
3M 97956, Super 77 CA Multipurpose Spray Adhesive, Low VOC <25%, Clear, 24 fl oz Can, 7100014109, 12/Case
Dynabrade 52410 3" Dia. 7 Degree Offset Disc Sander, Front Exhaust, .7 HP, 15,000 RPM, 3/8"-24 Thread
Standard Abrasives 840338, Quick Change Surface Conditioning GP Disc, A/O Medium, TSM, MAR, 2 in, Die QS200PM, 7000121650, 50/case
Standard Abrasives 713276, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P180 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100037246
Standard Abrasives 707195, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P80 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100031626 
