Video: Solid Surface Cove Routing and Sanding

This video put out by fabricator Olive Mill, in California, shows the basics of how to route and sand a solid surface, cove countertop. The video begins with a fully fabricated countertop with the cove insert and backsplash glued up for the purposes of time. The demonstrator uses a specialty … Read more

Video: Sanding Solid Surface to a Matte Finish

This video showing how to sand/polish solid surface countertops, put out by The Fabricator Network, walks the viewer through the process of properly finishing solid surface to a matte finish. According to the video creator, the process specifically follows the fabrication manual procedures laid out by Staron Solid Surface. It … Read more

Festool Launches Hand Sanding Line

Festool USA and Festool Canada have introduced a complete line of hand sanding products. Available in sheets, blocks, sponges, rolls and pads, the premium hand sanding line from Festool was developed in accordance to the principles of machine abrasives.  According to Festool, the new hand sanding line features a longer service … Read more

Festool Launches Hand Sanding Line

Festool USA and Festool Canada have introduced a complete line of hand sanding products. Available in sheets, blocks, sponges, rolls and pads, the premium hand sanding line from Festool was developed in accordance to the principles of machine abrasives.  According to Festool, the new hand sanding line features a longer service … Read more

Alpha Professional Tools Introduces ‘Reznet’ Sanding Screens

Alpha Professional Tools introduced its new Reznet Sanding Screens, a  multi-purpose sanding product that combines high-quality abrasive grit, a nylon net and a hook & loop backing to remove dust from grinding/cutting surfaces. It maintains cool cutting during the toughest applications on difficult materials, according to the company. And it provides a virtually dust-free application with the … Read more

Alpha Professional Tools Introduces ‘Reznet’ Sanding Screens

Alpha Professional Tools introduced its new Reznet Sanding Screens, a  multi-purpose sanding product that combines high-quality abrasive grit, a nylon net and a hook & loop backing to remove dust from grinding/cutting surfaces. It maintains cool cutting during the toughest applications on difficult materials, according to the company. And it provides a virtually dust-free application with the … Read more

Abrasive Resource Offers Starcke Zirconia Sanding Belts

Abrasive Resource introduced sanding belts made with a new zirconia blend material. The belts are suitable for use in cultured marble, solid surface, wood or metal applications. Starcke 341X is a zirconia-aluminum oxide blend available in grits from 24 to 120.  This new blend is known for its grain retention, … Read more

Abrasive Resource Offers Starcke Zirconia Sanding Belts

Abrasive Resource introduced sanding belts made with a new zirconia blend material. The belts are suitable for use in cultured marble, solid surface, wood or metal applications. Starcke 341X is a zirconia-aluminum oxide blend available in grits from 24 to 120.  This new blend is known for its grain retention, … Read more