Sandpaper facts for kids
Sandpaper is a piece of paper with an abrasive glued to it. Sandpapers come in various types. Some are very rough, while others are very smooth. They are used to clean wood and metal and make them smooth. Some sandpaper is made to go on a machine that rubs very fast, while other sandpaper is used by hand.
Images for kids
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Sheets of sandpaper with different grit sizes (40 (coarse), 80, 150, 240, 600 (fine)).
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320 grit silicon carbide sandpaper, with close-up view
See also
In Spanish: Papel de lija para niños
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