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[LarryEA]

Corrugated cardboard is an excellent medium for buffing.

It is equivalent to 600 grit sandpaper.

I use it after the finish has dried. It leaves a very smooth sheen.

 

This came to mind when I read a question.

What grit sandpaper should I use between coats of finish?

Use cardboard.

It's cheap.

[Scrappile]

I know a lot of wood turners use brown paper bags when buffing.  I have never tried it.

[dgman]

I use a folded piece of brown paper bag just like a folded sheet of sand paper. I use it between coats of spray lacquer to take down any dust nubs. I also use it to even out the finish and to take down the gloss factor.

I have never used cardboard but after all it is made from brown paper.

[LarryEA]

So next time you are at the grocery store have them pack in paper.

[Scrolling Steve]

Never tried to sand with it!...But do use a built up stack under my projects when drilling entry holes..helps the bits last longer!

Edited May 29, 2015 by Scrolling Steve

[mikewix]

Thanks for the tip Larry. Had never heard this before, always something new to learn. 

[amazingkevin]

Nothing ventured nothing gained,ptrobable would work for shining up car headlights?

[WayneMahler]

Heard about using the brown paper sacks for groceries. Works well for finishing.

[Savannah Scroller]

I will try it

thanks

[ike]

I have a good stack of 600 grit aandpaper when i run out i will try it.