These sanding sticks come in six different grits from fine to coarse. The sandpaper is adhered to a wooden base. These are perfect for light metal filing, filing the ends for wire or edges of metal sheet. They are also terrific for Metal Clay.

Consult the following table for a comparison of the different grits and uses:
                   
Very Coarse
Grit     Number      Common Uses
30        2 1/2          Rust removal on rough-finished metal
36        2           

Coarse
Grit     Number      Common Uses
40        1 1/2          Rough sanding of item.
50        1    
60        1/2    
   
Medium
Grit     Number      Common Uses    
80       0(1/0)         General sanding; smoothing; preliminary
100     00(2/0)    
120     3/0        
   
Fine
Grit     Number      Common Uses    
150     4/0              Final sanding of item.
180     5/0   
   
Very fine
Grit     Number      Common Uses  
220     6/0              Light sanding.
240     7/0   
280     8/0   
     
Extra fine
Grit     Number      Common Uses    
320     9/0              High finish on metal.
360     _2             
600     _2