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 Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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Sandpaper: File It

Got rough wood that you want to make smooth? What is the best way to do so? Is it with loose sandpaper sheets or with a file? The answer is both. If you've got many loose sheets of old and new sandpaper lying around, here's how to organize. Just pick up a plastic file folder box and sort your sandpaper sheets into hanging files. Note the grit and type of the plastic i.d. tabs. Then you can instantly find the one you need, and choose one that's either new or used. Got rough wood that you want to make smooth? Wondering what's best to use? We say sand after you file. And that's the On The House Tip for today.

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