Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle worn out sandpaper?

By: ashish rehpade

ashish rehpade — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:40:02 +0000

i am using everyday 600 papers of 800 grit, i want to recycle them

By: Ashleigh

Ashleigh — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:39:48 +0000

You can take a large rubber eraser and rub it on the grit of the sandpaper, and it actually cleans the gunk out of it, so you can reuse the sandpaper for its intended purpose!

By: adrian

adrian — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:58:49 +0000

compost them

By: joan schliker

joan schliker — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:32:12 +0000

get the hard skin off your heels

By: Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:49:54 +0000

Stick it on the bottom of your shoes for X-TRA Traction!

You can also collect the grains of sand for use in a childs sand pit.

If you have some matches of the non-safety variety you can use the paper for lighting them.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:22:41 +0000

Glue them down on slippery walkways or steps. Seal it if it is going to be outdoors.

By: melissa

melissa — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:59:35 +0000

RECYCLE

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:24:31 +0000

Sharpen scissors by chopping the sandpaper. Fine sandpaper works best on small scissors and course on large. This is not a joke! Try it on your “worst” pair in the second drawer.

By: Timecop

Timecop — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:18:47 +0000

Print out your company/personal info and cut into business cards.

By: Karmae

Karmae — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:49:05 +0000

They make a wonderful canvas for painting on. The texture really works in your favour!

By: Peg

Peg — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:54:14 +0000

I have cut the edges off (that were once clipped onto the sander). I cut the edges 3/8″ wide and folded in half, length wise. Then used an old worn out scroll saw blade and glued that to the back of the sandpaper. Think of bread folded over into a half-sandwich. (I think you could use popcicle sticks cut in half lengthwise.) I made sure the cutting edge of the saw blade was facing the fold. The next day, I found my DH using them to get into tiny places that needed sanding. When I was doing some scroll saw work, I would put this sandpaper covered blade into my scroll saw, turned it on, and had an “electric sander.” All I had to do was guide my wood pieces where they need to be sanded.

By: tina

tina — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:47:10 +0000

you can wrap them around two pieces of scrap wood and make sandpaper blocks–they are rubbed together to make a children’s rhythm instrument.

Also for the kids–sandpaper letters are used in Montessori classrooms. They are just what they sound like–letters cut out of sandpaper and mounted on cards. The kids trace them with their fingers as a step toward writing them: http://www.montessoritraining.net/preschool_kindergarten/courses/language_arts/sample_lessons.htm

You could also cut out shapes from used sandpaper and put them under a sheet of paper for kids to do crayon rubbings on.

By: alison bailey smith

alison bailey smith — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:57:35 +0000

Ever thought of printing on it to make labels with a rustic feel. Could make wooden block and ink them up.

By: Denyerec

Denyerec — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:45:51 +0000

If the edge has gone off it but it’s not down to the paper backing, it might be useful for finish sanding?