Micro-Mesh 9 Sanding Sheet Introductory Woodworkers Kit with a 2 inch by 3 inch Foam Sanding Block

Really nice sheets for finish work. I wish there were a bit bigger, I expected something much larger from the photo.

I bought this set after seeing a YouTube video by polymer clay artist Ana Belchi on sanding and polishing baked polymer clay pieces. For certain types of pieces, whether flat or curved, this is a great way to achieve a satin finish or a glossy one without using glazes, as you can avoid drips or other unevenness that sometimes occur with glazes, especially those that you brush on that may leave brush marks. (Sanding would not be appropriate for pieces that have designs painted on the surface, or certain other surface treatments such as glitter, since sanding would likely remove these.) I used the set, in the proper progression, to polish a lentil-shaped bead (a curved piece) I had baked using two colors of clay with two different sheens — one, a sparkly bronze, and the other a matte purple. (I started by sanding the piece first with a 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper, even though the instructions say that the 1500 grit is similar to a conventional 400 grit, just to be safe.). As you can see from the photos, the polishing made quite a difference in the shine on both colors. It’s probably more noticeable on the purple, since it was matte. In the photos below, the bead on the left was polished with the Micro Mesh series. The bead on the right was not; that is how it looked after baking and cooling. (The long pin at the bottom of the photos is there just to prop up the beads for photographing.) I began the sanding using water, but as I got to the last few finer grits I used them dry, as I found that the water was interfering with the polishing — that’s how fine the grits are! I’m glad that this set was labeled with the grits, which helped enormously in doing the sanding in the proper order. As I just received and used the set for the first time, I can’t really opine on the durability and longevity, which is why I gave only 4 stars for those features. However, given the relatively brief time one needs to use each grit, I think they’ll last for a while.

This set of Micro Mesh pads are very flexible and easy to work with, and as many other reviewers stated, they are easy to clean and re-use, and will obviously last much longer than sandpaper. The range of grits in the set are ideal for finishing once you are done with the more coarse sanding. After working up to 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper, the Micro Mesh 1500 (which is supposedly approximately equal to 400 grit sandpaper) is a perfect starting point to continue on with finer sanding and polishing. Some of the reviews mentioned the cost was a bit high for the small pads, but I think they are worth the price for my project (building an unfinished kit guitar), especially considering they are very easy to clean, and will likely last until my project is done, and then some. Aside from sanding the guitar body between coats of Tru Oil, the finer grits of Micro Mesh are amazing for polishing the neck, fingerboard, and frets. I would definitely buy them again if needed, but I think these will last for a while !

This Micro-Mesh kit is a fantastic starting point for anyone new to woodworking. The variety of grits included allows you to achieve a smooth, professional finish on your projects. The foam sanding block is comfortable to hold and makes it easy to apply even pressure. I'm really impressed with the quality of these sheets – they cut quickly and evenly. Highly recommend!

Didn't realize the sanding block and sheets would be SO SMALL. While they were not as expensive as other vendors, the reality is: "You get what you pay for, and what you don't". If you need whole or half sheets, order from someone else. These are TOO SMALL.

Perfect for guitar neck and fret work, it's Micro-Mesh or nothing for me, noth-n but the best for the best.

I bought a rather scraped-up and sun-faded guitar that played and sounded great. A poster on a forum suggested that I try this specific product to restore the finish, and since the internet never lies, I ordered this kit and stripped the electronics out. I put everything in a bowl of soapy water, dusted off the guitar, and started working from the 3200 grit on up to 12,000. I worked each piece until it began sliding effortlessly across the surface. Once I finished with the final piece, the 12,000, I cleaned and dried the surface. I was amazed at the mirror finish that emerged. Even the unevenly-colored section where the previous owner had kept a sticker for a while had evened out to the original color. The pads are very durable, and can be rinsed off and used again and again and again. After finishing the first guitar, and went and resurfaced another guitar that had some surface scratches. Just an hour of careful work and the finish was as good as new. It's a fantastic product that lets you return the luster of woods and metals without taking off too much surface or leaving swirl marks. A fantastic value.

I bought this for a guitar project. I refinished the headstock of my guitar. After spraying the lacquer, I wet sanded the flat surface through all the grades of sandpaper to 12,000. The results were beautiful. I finished the process with a short buff to get the perfect shine. This is a great product!