Make SANDPAPER Last Longer! (5 TIPS + HACKS To Save Money On Sandpaper)

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Make SANDPAPER Last Longer! (5 TIPS + HACKS To Save Money On Sandpaper)
It can be tedious and expensive to keep your sandpaper stocked. Various grits always seem like they're running out, and you may burn through your sandpaper fast with improper techniques.
These 5 sandpaper/sanding tips will save you time, money and frustrations!
Be sure to get yourself a good cleaning stick. These rubber tools make cleaning out your sandpaper a breeze.
Also, consider duct-taping the backs of your hand sandpaper strips to make them more durable.
See the video for the rest of the tips!
Thank you!
The Honest Carpenter

[@SentinelPrimek]

I've never heard of a cleaning stick. That's awesome!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

So useful!

[@largo6644]

Me neither !!! Looks great !!! Thanks !!! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@zimtt1276]

When you cut your small pieces, be sure to write the grit # on the back.

[@carlb1409]

Awesome extra tip.

[@JackKirbyFan]

Man, I used to do those things but I discovered that when you build furniture, which is SO time consuming, I just burn through the sandpaper and not worry about it. It takes SO much time and effort to get a piece of furniture done. But, if I was just doing carpentry or DYI, I agree, that cleaning disk - is really useful. Also, when sanding, use a respirator. Even hand sanding induces a lot of deadly dust that you cannot see with the naked eye and a dust port on your power sander as well as a respirator. I've done furniture making for ages and it's just not worth the risk of lung cancer.

[@onnilehto7162]

Wood dust is deadly?

[@JackKirbyFan]

@@onnilehto7162 it's extremely bad for your lungs and your health do some research on this so many people do not take this seriously

[@jeffdyrland2795]

In a pinch, if you have an old tube of dried up silicone… it makes for a great sandpaper cleaner. Just cut off the top and push it out like a push pop.

[@BigBrotherIsTooBig]

I switched to 3M Cubitron paper recently. They cut much faster, cleaner and last much longer. More expensive up front but cost is offset by the longevity.

[@jodilea144]

I agree. I had tried the Diablo mesh and really liked it, but the Cubitron is awesome!

[@Charlielizard]

Loved tip #4. Never ceases to amaze me with the number of uses this magical tape has. Excellent video and agree 100% with 120 grit and cleaning stick. I'd be lost without that giant eraser.

[@davepowder4020]

It's the handyman's secret weapon. Also, remember, if she doesn't find ya handsome, she should at least find ya handy!

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

Three more uses for all those smaller scraps of sandpaper: 1) wrap a piece around a dowel rod (or whatever fits in the blade profile) to sharpen old fashioned moulding plane blades/Stanley-style 45 and 55 plane blades; 2) use those tiny scraps to sharpen your router blades; 3) use the scraps with higher grits to sand away hard-water buildup on plumbing fixtures (test an inconspicuous spot first!!). I’ve become so adept at it that I can scrape down to just before I get to my kitchen sink (which is some type of fancy poly), then I switch to a blue Scotchbrite pad to get the rest of the scrud off. My 28 year old sink looks brand new when I get all done! Ethan - I never thought about using the eraser stick for my files - that’s awesome! I usually use a round brush on my vac hose, but that’s really hard on my round brush 🤪 so my files get pretty grungy because I use them a lot!

[@JM-sz4oi]

Gave small part of cleaning stick to a manicure person, got free manicures for a long time. Great tool.

[@Kevinrichardsonministries]

On your next sand paper video consider discussing the shelf life of belt sander belts and best storage tips. I just blew through at least 10 sanding belts in 20 minutes as they were all failing at the seams in about 60 seconds. They were Makita Brand... so high quality belts (I assume) but the glue must have deteriorated, as I was running them in the proper direction. I have had them sitting in a drawer in the original packaging for maybe 2 years. Nothing contaminated them and they appeared to be in perfect condition. Needless to say... there was no joy in my shop today. All this said... Thumbs Up on the video and Your Channel. Long time subscriber here... Thanks Brother for sharing your knowledge with us. Much Appreciated...

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Ugh, sorry to hear that Kevin! Out of curiosity, were they directional belts? Did they have arrows on them? Sometimes that can be the cause. Otherwise, you’re right, that seems like a weak product no matter the storage!

[@Kevinrichardsonministries]

@@TheHonestCarpenter ... Yes Ethan... they're directional belts. They go clockwise. Arrow on the bottom of the belt points to the left and on the top it points to the right. After the 5th or 6th belt broke... I even reversed to direction to see if it helped. It didn't... That said, I've used belt sanders off and on for years and have never had such trouble with belts. Note the belt itself looks ultra strong/tough and by appearance the seam looks great but in the end... no joy. I was just wondering if you had ever heard of belt glue goin' south after a certain period of time...

[@jimaronson2323]

I always have a lot of 60 grit and 120 grit on hand. Those are the two I use most often. The 60 grit is great for taking a lot of material off and the 120 is great for the nicer finish.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Yep, that’s a very good point, Jim! You def need something for heavy removal, and sixty is the ultimate lower grit 🙂

[@se5594]

Duck tape witchery! This video was SO helpful!!!! Thanks. Also, NEVER heard of a sandpaper cleaner!!😮

[@terryt2910]

Yes, cleaning sticks work great, but eventually the grit is worn too far to be effective. I save my used orbital sanding disks and use them with a sandpaper holder made especially for them. They have Velcro to hold the disks in place, and they come in at least a couple different shapes.

[@canebro1]

That duct tape tip is so smart! Gonna do that when I get home.

[@paulmannix1760]

Couple of useful tips especially the duct tape one. You’ve just added a few more drops to my bucket of knowledge. Thanks for the video.

[@carlb1409]

I'll definitely buy a cleaning stick. But the duct taping the the back of loose pieces is brilliant!

[@mykolashatkovskyi576]

How you manage to provide such (in a good way) simple, but usefull videos EACH time - thank you! Btw, already using almost all of these tips, some of which "invented" myself - but this makes the video even more valuable - it DOES frkn work!

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

Never even knew about a cleaning stick prior to this. Thank you!

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Great lesson on sandpaper efficiency. Thanks.

[@michaelmenard1493]

As usual, spot on advice. As an avid DIYer these tips are golden. Thanks for your great videos. Keep it up.

[@lkhfun6575]

sanding stick???? Wow! I never knew! Great tips. Thank you.

[@LLOR]

Never thought of the duct tape idea! As always, thanks for sharing!

[@paulschwartz6074]

More great advice -- thanks, Ethan. Like some others, I'd never heard of cleaning sticks.

[@Bdbrad71]

Couple I didn't know thanks for sharing

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️. ETHAN,YOUR FREE GUIDE…IS PRICELESS …possibly saving trips to the ER 🏪 😅YOUR FINGERS AND OTHER SERIOUS ACCIDENTS 🏩 I bought the sandpaper stick over 30 years ago and it’s still works and I have never been able to wear it out…and saving TONS OF MONEY 💰 sandpaper, ALL THE TIPS ARE GREAT 🤗👍💚💚💚

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Budget!! I really appreciate all that great feedback! 😄

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

@@TheHonestCarpenter VERY WELCOME 🤗

[@pedroe5576]

Thanks... thats a very good tips for sandpaper 👍. Congrats from Mexico 😁

[@seanhiscock]

Thanks for the video. I was using the sole of an old running shoe to clean my belt sander.

[@michaelfairchild]

Buy youself a pad saver to put between sander and the actual paper to save money on replacing the actual pad of the tool. Specially when you use 3M Cubitron or newer Bosch sand paper as they will destroy the velcro on the pad with time.

[@williammaxwell1919]

Wish I knew about cleaning sticks years ago! Found out about them after I ceased to need them

[@georgesorisho1681]

Good tips, thanks.

[@johnhamilton9991]

Excellent and very helpful video. Thanks Ethan.

[@philquinn6375]

Great tip with the duct tape never though of that.!👍🏼

[@garymiller5937]

Thank you very much for the tips Ethan!! I mean, who doesn't want to save money? I know I do! 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@findlayhunter4934]

Great tips!

[@markb.1259]

Excellent video Ethan!!!

[@Niaaal]

Great tips, thanks!

[@darodes]

Great tips Ethan! Keep it up!

[@jeremyzaloum3443]

Great tips😮

[@krickette5569]

Great tips! I've used duct tape on my sandpaper for years now, it's automatic for me.

[@avivat3010]

What a fantastic set of tips! Thank you so much.

[@judih.8754]

Cool. I like these tips.

[@burningtree878]

Yes! Cleaning sticks, those things are amazing at removing the dust from sand paper. Great tip 👍

[@neolithic3]

Fantastic tips! Thank you.

[@takebackourschools8108]

Thank you for these tips!

[@danalaniz7314]

This is a very helpful one!

[@BobG-eh5fc]

Great tips!!!! Thanks

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Bob!

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

I started doing some sanding recently, thanks for this timely video on sanding. I learnt a lot.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You’re welcome, Lawrence!

[@nickb8755]

Good video

[@aab-el9bd]

Thank you very useful

[@MathGeekQ]

Thanks!

[@CaptM44]

Go for Cubitron 3M sand paper. Lasts at least twice as long. Just not the Xtract mesh series.

[@semexdaniel9578]

Good 👍🏽 tips right there

[@Obi_Wan_Wan]

Nice tips, def getting that cleaning stick...

[@BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_g0g15]

I've watched this so many times; I've started considering it my cardio for the day

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

😆

[@luzy]

Thanks- you always have some of the best tips!!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Luz! 😄

[@markday3145]

I've seen the cleaning sticks used on other channels before, but didn't know what they were called. Once you said "abrasive cleaning stick," I was instantly able to find them online. Thanks!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Good to hear! Sometimes it takes just the right sequence of words 😆

[@atweetythuyvi]

The cleaning stick method works! I’m going to try your duct tape method!

[@johnkelley9877]

These were some great tips! Thanks for sharing them.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You’re welcome, John!

[@chaosserpent3979]

Great video. Learned a lot. Never even heard of a cleaning stick before.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Wow - great tips! I didn't know about a sanding stick and duct tape on the back to reinforce, brilliant. Thank you.

[@BobMuir100]

Cleaning Stick for sandpaper? Well I never?!!. Thanks matey Bob England

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@TheWtfnonamez]

The cleaning sticks are actually insane. I forgot I owned one because I have not been using my belt grinder recently That should say something ...... I forgot I own the ONE cleaning stick I have .... because I bought ONE ... and its still almost totally intact. Going to dig it out later....

[@billm.8220]

Very helpful & useful info. as always. Never even knew about the cleaning stick. Will have to investigate that one here north of the border. (Canada)

[@lolitabonita08]

exc info...thanks

[@HungLikeScrat]

What about cleaning the part of the sander with the velcro that the sandpaper attaches to?

[@ohitsustu1835]

Old crepe shoe heels (yellow) can work like a cleaning block.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

That’s interesting!

[@Freddie2598]

Hey I thought the duct was my secret …. 🤣🤣 I like Norton and Diablo sandpaper in 100, 120 and 180 grit plus a few other finer grits for fine finish work … all goos tips you shared in this video

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks Fred! Norton really is great. And I agree that Diablo has stepped up to compete with them 🙂

[@Freddie2598]

@@TheHonestCarpenter I just bought Diablo sanding net disc that I’m going to try to see how well it works hopefully it won’t clog with sawdust

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Thanks for the helpful Tips My Sandpaper wears down so fast trying to smooth sharp edges. 👷🏿‍♂️

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You’re welcome, W! Hopefully this helps a bit 🙂

[@myobmyob3585]

Great tips. I was especially excited about the cleaning stick as I will soon be sanding a deck and I find myself stopping to change sandpaper far too often. I went to your links and that is when confusion set in. There are two different links for sanding sticks so I am stuck not knowing which one to get. They are almost exactly the same size so that doesn't really seem like a factor. One is $7.99 and one is $11.99 so it's not exactly going to break the bank either way, but I was struck by the question; why would I want to pay an extra $4.00 for the Dura-Gold stick? What advantages, if any does it offer over the Powertec stick? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@turningwiththewoods]

Will a sanding disk work on a drum sander?

[@bluedragontoybash2463]

can I use old sneaker as cleanaing rubber ?

[@se5594]

Ethan, am i missing the cleaning stick link? I don't see it

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Down in the description!

[@monkeygraborange]

You. Can. Clean. Sandpaper? Well, I’ll be damned. This old dog just learned a new trick!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

It can be done! 👍😆

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

Were you on the Frontier Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing because of some lady going crazy? In the video there is some guy that looks a lot like you in a black t-shirt and white cap.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Nope, wasn’t there for that one 😆

[@hughanddigroover7436]

What about when the sand paper doesn't stick to the orbital sander? It looses it's Velcro ness.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You can change out the Velcro pad on the sander, Hugh! Just search for a new pad for your model on Amazon-they’ll screw right on.

[@hughanddigroover7436]

@@TheHonestCarpenter thank you but it seems like the back of the sand paper disks themselves bc others will still stick. I'll still give that a try.

[@strixt]

Please, please don't start using "hacks" in your videos. These are not "hacks"

[@BlackJeepsMatter]

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[@monkeygraborange]

👍🇺🇸

[@pault9141]

I agree, Trump is very abrasive and would make good sandpape

[@-EricaCartman]

eww

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

really good tips. Thanks

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks Peter!