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[Blazer]

Can wet and dry sandpaper be used for sanding down bats ?.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_162774_langId_-1_categoryId_255242
I am struggling to get sandpaper over 320 grit for woodwork.

[Chad]

Can wet and dry sandpaper be used for sanding down bats ?.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_162774_langId_-1_categoryId_255242
I am struggling to get sandpaper over 320 grit for woodwork.

It says it can be used wet or dry, and I assume you want to use it dry. It should be fine, but I think you only really need about 600 grit. Apparently DIY stores don't really do grits above 320, so you may have to go to a more specialised store/site!

[Blazer]

Cheers pal, was a bit confused as I thought they can only be used on metal.

[Beachcricket]

You can get 600 from B&Q, it's wet dry silicon carbide based paper.

[Chad]

Cheers pal, was a bit confused as I thought they can only be used on metal.

Ah right haha. I think it's just what the sandy granules on the paper are made out of! I use metal oxide sandpaper to sand my bats, and find that 320 is normally enough! I used to use 180, and that seemed alright, but might start using 600!

[Blazer]

You can get 600 from B&Q, it's wet dry silicon carbide based paper.

Thanks pal. Would you be able to post the link please ?. I can't find any information about grit. All i could find was this
http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/decorating-supplies/abrasives/sand_paper/-specificproducttype-fine_grade_sandpaper/Oakey-Between-Coats-Extra-Fine-Sandpaper-8-Sheets-280-x-230mm-9373469?skuId=9674174

[Blazer]

Ah right haha. I think it's just what the sandy granules on the paper are made out of! I use metal oxide sandpaper to sand my bats, and find that 320 is normally enough! I used to use 180, and that seemed alright, but might start using 600!

I didn't even know the existence of sandpaper grit above 320 lol .

[JB2011]

this any good for you?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WET-AND-DRY-SANDPAPER-PACK-OF-10-SHEETS-400-600-800-1000-1200-1500-2000-GRIT-/221085679772?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=520102348755&hash=item3379bbc09c&_uhb=1

[Blazer]

this any good for you?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WET-AND-DRY-SANDPAPER-PACK-OF-10-SHEETS-400-600-800-1000-1200-1500-2000-GRIT-/221085679772?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=520102348755&hash=item3379bbc09c&_uhb=1

Thanks pal , exactly what I needed.

[ajmw89]

Screwfix also do 320+ grit wet and dry paper.

[smokem]

Sorry to dig up an old topic but I actually prefer to use wet and dry. Reason being that you can wet it and de-clog the sandpaper. Of course you will have to wait until its dry to use it again but at least you don't end up with a bin full of sandpaper just to do a refurb. Just my personal preference...

[Red Ink Cricket]

You can just get a rubber block which you rub over the sandpaper to clear the clogging out. Makes the sandpaper last alot longer

[Vitas Cricket]

I didn't even know the existence of sandpaper grit above 320 lol .

I have some 1000 grit somewhere, not really necessary above about 500 in my opinion, especially considering most refurbs i do are followed up with a scuff sheet, if the back of the bat is a bit ropey its nothing a wax and a quick buff wont smooth over.

[Blazer]

I have some 1000 grit somewhere, not really necessary above about 500 in my opinion, especially considering most refurbs i do are followed up with a scuff sheet, if the back of the bat is a bit ropey its nothing a wax and a quick buff wont smooth over.

I managed to obtain sandpaper up to grit 2500 , but found out using them to that extent did not make much of a difference. I agree with you about sticking with 500 grit with waxing and buffing.

[ajmw89]

I usually finish off with some 1200 grit wet and dry