Sandpaper is an important tool for woodworkers as it smooths and finishes surfaces that have been cut, sawn or cracked. It may be coarse enough to grind off a rough edge, or fine enough to smooth a surface in preparation for painting or varnishing. But what do you do if you run out?
If you don't have sandpaper, some alternatives can achieve similar results. Sand or ground walnut shells can smooth the surface when rubbed against leather, while a pumice stone can act as a polish when water is added. For smaller areas, when sandpaper is not an option, a nail file can be used. Here is a list of some sandpaper alternatives.
Sanding blocks
Diamond sanding cloth
Sand and leather
Walnut shells
Pumice stones
Nail files
Hand files
Sanding board
