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).

3M 26125, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S29, 8 mm Male, 1.25 mm Thread, 7100135955
3M 06580, Marine Adhesive Sealant 4000 UV, White, 295 mL Cartridge, 7000046623, 12/Case
3M 34118, 663FC, 2" X 120", 70u, Diamond Trizact Belt 7010509077
Standard Abrasives 701217, Aluminum Oxide Spiral Band, 60, 1 in x 1 in, 7100138185
3M 34554, Cubitron II Net Sheet Roll, 220+, 80 mm x 10 m, 7100247496, 6 Rolls/Case
Standard Abrasives 707115, Spiral Band, 1 in x 1 in 50, 7010331384
3M 04240, Semi-Rigid Plastic Repair, 04240, 200 mL Cartridge, 7000046371
3M 05182, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Wheel, CP-WL, 5A Fine, 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7100050403,Box of 4
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1" X 49" 125U
Insize 7113-300A, RIGID RULE, 12"/300mm, 6928640319860
3M 40209, Cloth Spiral Band 341D, P100 X-weight, 1 in x 1 in, 7100138143
3M 16578, Accuspray ONE Spray Gun Kit, 7100096182
Dynabrade 92013 1" Dia. x 1" W, 60 Grit, Z/A DynaCut Band, 10/pack
Standard Abrasives 727086, Surface Conditioning Band, 1 in x 1 in CRS, 7100062984
3M 98242, Marine Adhesive Sealant 3000 UV, Black, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100111111, 12/Case
Standard Abrasives 717078, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 3/32 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in x 1 in x 2-3/4 in CM-2E, 7000121813
3M 05526, Wetordry Sponge Pad 20, 5-1/2 x 2-3/4 in x 3/8 in, 7000045663
3M 40210, Cloth Spiral Band 341D, 80 X-weight 1 in x 1 in, 7100138142
3M 35519, Rubber Sanding Block, 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000126109
Standard Abrasives 710190, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 2560020, 1/8 in x 1 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 2-3/4 in CM-9, 7000121790
3M 02590, Stikit Gold Sheet Roll, P400, 2-3/4 in x 45 yd, 7000028254
3M 15289, 663FC, 2-3/4" X 160", 40u, Diamond Trizact Belts 7010508900
3M 05742, Hookit Soft Hand Block, 2-3/4 x 5 in, 7000045436
3M 05740, Hookit Hand Block, 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000045715
3M 36882, Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric, Blue, 56 in x 300 ft, 7100169350
3M 76751, Roloc Disc 777F, 60 YF-weight, TS, 3 in, Die RS300V, 7010363900
Dynabrade 78496 4" Dia. x 2", 1/4-20 Female Center Thread, A/O, 180 Grit, 8-Ply J-DynaCut Cross Pad, 100/pack
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
3M 05519, Sanding Block, Rubber, 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000000587
3M 40178, Cloth Spiral Band 341D, 36 X-weight, 3 in x 3 in, 7100138157
3M 87261, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive DP100, Clear, 400 mL Duo-Pak, 7000121318, 6/case
3M 50023, Venture Tape UL181B-FX Mastik Foil Tape 1580-P, Silver, 1581A, 2 in x 100 ft, 7010337393
3M 75950, 663FC, 2" X 120", 20u, Diamond Trizact Belt 7100210740 
