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).

ACS Flap Disc, Type 29 (Curved) Full Diamond 4-1/2 X 5/8-11 60M, 333.FD4.5-60/T29
3M 07414, Hand Sanding Metal Finishing Pad 7414NA, 4.375 in x 11 in, Maroon Medium, 7010315820
3M 33179, Scotch-Brite Radial Bristle Brush Replacement Disc, T-C 120 Refill, 7-5/8 in, 7100138304
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M 15913, Scotch-Brite Roloc Disc High Strength, TR, 2 in X NH A Medium, 7000000710
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 26584, Accuspray Refill Pack for PPS Series 2.0, Orange, 1.4 mm, 7100152954
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 94700, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 947A, 60+ X-weight, 1/4 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010360589, 200 per case
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1" X 42" 125U
3M 05027, Cloth Belt 384F, 240+ XF-weight, 1/2 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, 7100141448, 200 per case
3M 14593, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Disc, 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" A Medium, D5, 7000045941, Box of 10
3M 85700, Wetordry Finesse-it Paper Disc Roll 401Q, 2500 A-weight, 1-3/8 in x NH, Scallop, Die 143S, 7000044713, 1000 discs per roll
3M 57648, Dry Layup Adhesive 2.0, 7100074910
3M 06728, Premium Plastic Sheeting with 233+ Masking Tape (36 mm), 16
ft x 400 ft, 7100139893
3M 60894, Impact Stripping Tape 500, Green, 1 in x 10 yd, 36 mil, 9 Rolls/Case, 7000001170
3M 34554, Cubitron II Net Sheet Roll, 220+, 80 mm x 10 m, 7100247496, 6 Rolls/Case
Standard Abrasives 32938, PSA A/O Disc, 710322, 3/4 in x NH, 120, 7000121791
3M 30688, Cloth Belt 577F, 120 YF-weight, 3/4 in x 18 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7000119460, 200 per case
3M 45706, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 5 in x NH, Die500X, 7100085514 
