Blend TIG Welds on Stainless: Flap Wheels vs. Fiber DiscsWhen you’ve laid down a clean TIG bead on stainless but need it to disappear under a uniform brushed or paint-ready surface, the right abrasive sequence is everything. Stainless is springy...
Aluminum sands differently than wood or steel. It’s soft, ductile, and loves to load up your paper—those gray smears that glaze the grit, kill cut, and leave random scratches. The fix isn’t brute force. It’s the right mineral, a disciplined...
Aluminum sands fast—but it also loads sandpaper fast. Those gray streaks that smear across your sheet are packed aluminum swarf, and once the abrasive is clogged, it stops cutting and starts burnishing. The fix is a smart combination of grit...
Clean metal surfaces are essential for strong welds. Rust, paint, or mill scale interferes with weld penetration and can lead to weak joints. Sanding is one of the most effective ways to prepare metal before welding. This guide explains the...
