PREPARING WOOD
As has been mentioned in the introduction, there is quite a variety of abrasive papers. One that has been the staple of local hardware stores and corner shop is -
FLINT
This lies at the cheapest end of the market. This is a generally a coloured beach sand, light gray in colour. The sand is stuck to it’s backing paper with animal glue. As a result it gives off quite a noticeable smell when the sandpaper warms through friction. And as it warms the glue softens – which doesn’t help holding the grains on. The sand is of a very soft kind too. Although cheap for all practical purposes, it is of little use. Avoid.
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