Sep 17, 2004 – He starts with #0000 steel wool (equivalent to 600 grit sandpaper) and then working through 1000 and then 1500 wet sandpaper. "At this time .

3 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Mar 10, 2005I'm curious as to how abrasive 0000 steel wool or 000 synthetic steel wool is in comparison to 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Does anyone . If I recall, #0000 steel wool is approximately equivalent to 2000-grit wetordry paper. .

Aug 6, 2010 – The scratch size from 0000 steel wool is roughly equivalent (at least to my eye) to that of p600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. I like steel wool .

16 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Apr 7, 2009The answers were, something finer than 1500, or, sandpaper made with . and 00 steel wool followed by Maas, Comet, and 0000 steel wool. . Quick newbie question, is the grit on sandpaper equivalent to the grit on hones? .

The amount of sanding and the grit of sandpaper used can have a significant impact upon . Scotch pads or synthetic steel wool is used afterwards to more uniformly . . sand it lightly with used 1000 grit paper then switch to #0000 steel wool. .

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Steel Wool Grade Abrasive Pad Color Grade Sandpaper Equivalent White Extra Fine 0000 Finest 400 - 600 000 Gray Fine 280 00 Medium 180 - 220 Maroon Medium .

Steel Wool: Though not technically a sandpaper product it is often used for final finishing, comes in different grades, . Available in three grades: 0000, 00 and 0. .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Apr 27, 2009I've got 600 W&D & 0000 steel wool. Which is finer ? . I'm always a little iffy with sand paper when hardly anything is flat. I'm shooting 3 or 4 .

Aug 12, 2011 – Is there any advantage which would indicate whether to use steel wool or the equivalent sandpaper 0000 grade. To make this topic appear .

9 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Mar 4, 2007There's also some super fine sandpaper -- like 1500 grit -- that's . When using steel wool in this manor, the object is to steel wool it enough to . 1200 grit and rubbing compound( they can be equivalent or 1500 and 3000 grit). .

13 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Oct 14, 2010I'm working on a Tru-Oil body, and everyone says use steel wool; I say, . recommendation as a substitute for 0000 steel wool that's EASY to find. . After you've sanded your wood with steel wool, or the equivalent sand paper, .

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9 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Feb 6, 2008I have sandpaper of all sizes up to 3000 grit, and I also have some 0000 steel wool. Does anyone know where that would fit in the sequence? .

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Apr 8Is #0000 steel wool too aggressive for frequent cleaning? . I'll give the shaft a light rub down with #0000 steel wool followed by 2000 grit sandpaper. . often, IMO, cleaning with the magic eraser (this is equivalent to around .

Sep 10, 2009 – Sandpaper is used to flatten the finish and remove dust nibs and brush . Fine synthetic wool equivalent to 0000 steel wool is harder to find. .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Oct 15, 2010I'm using 0000 Steel Wool in between coats of oil poly, but I wonder if wet sandpaper would be more appropriate to get a more level finish? .

It is graded in the aught system from 3 (Very Coarse) to 0000 (Finest). . The gray color pad is equivalent to 000 steel wool and the white pad is . .. When it's dried after a day, use some 1500 grit sandpaper (I use the Mirka Royal and dry sand) .

12 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Aug 26, 2005The best synthetic pads are sold in hardware store sandpaper departments, and come in "grits" equivalent to 0000 steel wool. Another good .

15 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Sep 5, 2010For example, what is the grit equivalent of # 0000 steel wool, or rubbing . Don't know if wet sandpaper is available beyond 2000 grit? .

Jan 21, 2011 – Some 320 Grit self-adhesive sand paper.(Hardware store) . #0000 Steel Wool. ( Hardware . This is the equivalent of the next fret being higher. .

Steel wool pads in sizes 0000, 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3. . It is a great alternative to sandpaper when you need an abrasive that creates a smooth, uniform pattern. Steel .

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Sand the item with 400-grit sandpaper. Sand in a . Wipe briskly but lightly in only one direction with 0000-grade steel wool. . In a spray bottle, mix equal . .

Mar 18, 2011 – Grades of steel wool are similar to grit in sandpaper. The finest steel wool is grade 0000 or 4/0. The coarsest steel wool is grade #4. Refer to .

11 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Nov 23, 2005Or else I use 0000 steel wool, or the equivalent "greenie"-type material. . Light sanding with 400-600 grit sandpaper does the trick, too. .

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you can lightly spot-sand with 400-grit sandpaper followed by tack cloth. . Follow this dulling step by buffing the surface with 0000-steel wool (which . After properly rubbing with pumice, you should have the equivalent of a semi-gloss finish. .

10 posts - Last post: Aug 12, 2004What grade sandpaper does 0000 steel wool equal? Is there any advantage which would indicate whether to use steel wool or the equivalent .

10 posts - 4 authors - Last post: May 15, 2009So I'm curious as to how 0000 steel wool compares to sandpaper grits for . know what would be the equivalent grit factor of 0000 steel wool? .

5 answers - Dec 1, 2006I have some 600 grit sand paper and extra fine steel wool. Which one would be finer to . If you have 0000 steel wool, it is finer than the 600 grit. .

7 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Aug 9I've ready many times about using steel wool in finishing. . Are the two functionally equivalent, or do they have a slightly different purpose ? cheers. Arron . I found they scratched quite a bit more then 0000 steel wool. I'm not .

I prefer synthetic steel wool because it won't cut through the dye on the edges. . Using 320 grit stearated sandpaper (aluminum oxide mixed with zinc stearate . Then, using 0000 steel wool, squirt mineral spirits onto the pad, and then dip the pad . spirits, then dry-wooling with maroon synthetic steel wool (000 equivalent). .

Wooden parts can be cleaned with mineral spirits & 0000 fine steel wool, wax & 0000 fine . and sole - either with a sanding stick wrapped in 400 grit sandpaper following the mill marks, . . Fantastick: (or equivalent) for heavy grime & grease. .

Check out this helpful article for details on the various uses for steel wool. . between finish coats. Super fine, 0000, Final rubbing of finish; stain removal. . Check out this article for tips on using sandpaper, steel wool, and a file. Sandpaper: .

4 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Sep 23, 2008Thumbs down oooo Steelwool=What grit sandpaper? Is there an equivalent sandpaper to use in lieu of steel wool? .

13 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Oct 1, 2010Simple question: Which one makes for finer polishing 0000 steel wool or 1000 grit sandpaper? Does wet sanding with 1000 grit and lemon oil .

15 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Aug 17, 2004I've been told before to use super fine steel wool to get the dirt off the fretboard. . You can't do any harm if you stick with (0000 steel wool only). I pinch . Get the 12000-grit-equivalent. . grade masking tape or you will be able to see every place you touched the fingerboard with the steel wool or sandpaper! .

Aug 5, 2011 – The simplest rubbed finish is one that is done with #0000 steel wool, or equivalent abrasive pad. . The difference is that you begin with a much finer-grit sandpaper (usually #400 grit or #600 grit), and you don't need to sand .

19 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Feb 16, 2010What is the equivalent grit number of 0000 steel wool? . grits (2000 grit sandpaper), and they swear that this level of sanding is necessary. .

6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Aug 16, 2007Re: sandpaper and steel wool. I would estimate 000 steel wool should be equal to around 220-320 grit. 0000 should be around 400-600. .

Sand the surface using progressively finer sandpaper until you reach 220 . finished surface, rub the project surface with 0000 steel wool (or equivalent). . You should also have sanded with 0000 steel wool the day after applying each coat. .

SteelWool.biz; 800 - 2 7 4 - 9 2 9 9; 866 - 343 3377; Fax 212 504 9550; Steel Wool . Like sandpaper, the pad does shed some abrasive particles, but a gentle blast . on the top is more aggressive and uneven than that left by 0000 steel wool. .

In Europe steel wool products are supplied in a range of grades from the coarser grades 5 and 6 to the very fine grade 0000. Rust-free (stainless) steel wool is .

6 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Aug 26, 2008Which is more abrasive, 0000 steel wool or 2000 grit sandpaper. I am thinking of using the more abrasive one first followed by the less abrasive .

4 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Dec 2, 2009the finer abrasive? The Liburon 0000 steel wool or 400 grit sandpaper. Bob . . equal to the 000 wool, abrasive pads. I stopped using the steel .

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