3Ms “Best” for Sanding Wood by Hand
“Best” among our abrasive sheets for sanding woods of all types, the 3M Paper Sheet 435U features a silicon carbide mineral in three grades. Silicon carbide is a synthetic mineral that is very sharp and commonly used for final finishing in white wood sanding.
Silicon carbide abrasive sheets create a smoother finish than aluminum oxide abrasive products on wood as well as composite and advanced material substrates. Its resin bond construction provides superior grain retention while the open coat construction, along with the load resistant coating, combine to provide excellent anti-loading characteristics. Abrasive mineral stays clean and cutting, extending abrasive life.
Durable and Useful
Its 100, 120 and 150-grade mineral is resin-bonded to a durable C-weight paper backing. It resists tearing and stands up to rigorous applications. Standard 9 x 11-inch sheets are easily resized for a multitude of tasks. Whether youre working with hardwoods, softwoods, or with composites or advanced materials, this sheet performs.
Recommended Applications
The 3M Paper Sheet 435U is ideal for whitewood hand sanding, in particular. Use it with our 3M Sanding Block (sold separately).

Dynabrade 78588 1/4" Dia. x 2" W x 1/8" Center Hole, 80 Grit, 100/pack
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 86745, Diamond Disc, 2" Roloc, 674W, 120 Mesh, TR, 7100022116, Box of 10
3M 34118, 663FC, 2" X 120", 70u, Diamond Trizact Belt 7010509077
3M 40178, Cloth Spiral Band 341D, 36 X-weight, 3 in x 3 in, 7100138157
Standard Abrasives 840031, Quick Change Surface Conditioning FE Disc, A/O Coarse, TSM, Brown, 3/4 in, QS75KM, 7000046845, 50/case
Dynabrade 92210 1/8" W x 12" L 320 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 30" 125U
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 40172, Cloth Spiral Band 341D, P120 X-weight, 3 in x 3 in, 7100017777
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
ACS Flap Disc, Type 29 (Curved) Full Diamond 4-1/2 X 5/8-11 60M, 333.FD4.5-60/T29
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
Dynabrade 90703 4" Dia. x 2" W, 36 Grit, Z/A DynaCut Band, 10/pack
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
3M 14593, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Disc, 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" A Medium, D5, 7000045941, Box of 10
3M 40196, Cloth Spiral Band 341D, 80 X-weight 1-1/2 in x 1-1/2 in, 7100138151
3M 97979, Hi-Strength 94 ET Cylinder Spray Adhesive, Clear, Large Cylinder (Net Wt 26.2 lb), 7000144615
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 06728, Premium Plastic Sheeting with 233+ Masking Tape (36 mm), 16
ft x 400 ft, 7100139893 
