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3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits

  • Assorted grit sandpaper
  • General purpose abrasive
  • Multiple grits per pack
  • For lathe use
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Is the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits worth it?

Yes, for the right buyer. The 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits ranks #8 in our Best Wood Lathe Accessories 2026 list (best finishing kit). Its biggest strength: assorted-grit sheets sand faster than working with a single grit at a time. The main caveat: lathe sanding requires stopping the lathe and reversing direction to sand out scratches.

Overview

What the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits does well

Best woodturning finishing kit. Its case rests on assorted-grit sheets sand faster than working with a single grit at a time and general purpose sandpaper works on turned wood, paint, and metal fittings. One caveat, lathe sanding requires stopping the lathe and reversing direction to sand out scratches.

Specs that matter

Key features

  • Assorted grit sandpaper
  • General purpose abrasive
  • Multiple grits per pack
  • For lathe use
The trade-offs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Assorted-grit sheets sand faster than working with a single grit at a time
  • General purpose sandpaper works on turned wood, paint, and metal fittings
  • Inexpensive way to keep a full sanding progression on hand at the lathe
  • A correct finishing approach for bowls, pens, and spindle work

Cons

  • Lathe sanding requires stopping the lathe and reversing direction to sand out scratches
  • Sheet sandpaper must be cut or folded to fit lathe-speed sanding pads
Fit check

Should you buy the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets?

Think twice if this matters to you

  • Lathe sanding requires stopping the lathe and reversing direction to sand out scratches
  • Sheet sandpaper must be cut or folded to fit lathe-speed sanding pads
Where it ranks

Featured in 1 best-of list

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Best Wood Lathe Accessories 2026· Best Finishing Kit#8 / 8
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3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits: common questions

Is the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits worth buying?

Yes, for the right buyer. The 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits ranks #8 in our Best Wood Lathe Accessories 2026 list (best finishing kit). Its biggest strength: assorted-grit sheets sand faster than working with a single grit at a time. The main caveat: lathe sanding requires stopping the lathe and reversing direction to sand out scratches.

What are the downsides of the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits?

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: lathe sanding requires stopping the lathe and reversing direction to sand out scratches; sheet sandpaper must be cut or folded to fit lathe-speed sanding pads.

What are the key features of the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits?

Assorted grit sandpaper, General purpose abrasive, Multiple grits per pack and For lathe use.

What are the best alternatives to the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits?

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Where can I buy the 3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, Assorted Grits?

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

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