Sand Paper worksheet

Use the textbooks to answer the following questions.

Name: _____________

Sandpaper and clamps:

1. The process where wood fibers are cut away with an abrasive material is
called_____________.

2. Should individual parts be sanded before or after assembly? _____________

3. Should sanding be done before or after all edge tool work has been completed?
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4. What is the industrial name for sandpaper? ______________________

5.-6. Abrasive materials are bonded to two types of materials, what are they?
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7.-10. Sandpaper can be made into a variety of configurations to fit on specific machines and
for specific applications: list four different configurations that sandpaper can come in.
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11-14. List the four types of abrasive materials used to make sandpaper for woodworking.
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15. True or False (circle one): Flint is a new manmade abrasive.

16. True or False (circle one): Garnet is the most widely used abrasive in small shop settings.
17. True or False (circle one): Aluminum oxide is found naturally in nature.
18. True or False (circle one): Silcon carbide is expensive and typically is used in industrial
settings.
19. True or False (circle one): Abrasives are made by gluing crushed abrasives to a paper or
cloth backing.

20. True or False (circle one): Abrasive grades are determined by the number of particles.
21. True or False (circle one): The larger the grit number the coarser the paper.
22. True or False (circle one): 320 to 600 grit paper would be considered extra fine
23. True or False (circle one): 220 to 280 grit paper would be considered very fine.
24. True or False (circle one): 120 to 180 grit paper would be considered fine
25. True or False (circle one): 80 to 100 grit paper would be considered medium
26. True or False (circle one): 40 to 60 grit paper would be considered coarse.
27. True or False (circle one): Coarse paper is used for final sanding before finishing
28. True or False (circle one): Medium removes scratches left by coarse paper
29. True or False (circle one): Extra fine paper is used to sand between coats of finish.
30. True or False (circle one): It is advised to sand across the grain of the wood for best
results.
31. True or False (circle one): When sanding a flat surface you should use a wood block.
32. True or False (circle one): You should hold a power sander stationary to avoid gouging
the wood.
33. True or False (circle one): Power sanding leaves tiny swirl marks that must be removed
by hand sanding.