new from the Big Ski Country

[t-air]

Good afternoon, I live in Billings, Montana, and I have been carving for several years and have had taken classes in bird and decoy carving, Santa's, and Caricatures. I do not have to time to devote to carving like I would like due to working in Alaska. I enjoy many styles and types of carving and that limits the progress in anyone by trying to find what I like best.

Presently have one question and it is What is Swiss Sand Paper and is there any comparable US made sanding papers.

[Bartster]

t-air,

hello and welcome to the board, i cant help you with the sandpaper question because i dont use sandpaper so i am not sure.

bart

[Gergie]

Presently have one question and it is What is Swiss Sand Paper and is there any comparable US made sanding papers.[/quote]

Here's the difference from my prespective. Swiss sandpaper is cloth backed regular sandpaper is of course paper backed. I use the swiss paper for my little drum sander it wraps around the tool and lasts longer and holds up better. I'm sure there are other uses, but that's what i use it for. I hope thar answers your questions.

And welcome aboardThumbs Up

[Mark N. Akers]

T-air:
Welcome to the site,as woodwhittler stated,can't help with the sandpaper question,but I do hope you enjoy the site.

[Eddy-Smiles]

Gergi summed up my total knowledge on the subject. I do know that Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers has a good selection of the Swiss sandpaper for sale.

[Mottles]

t-air, I can't help you either, but sure can say WELCOME!
Kathy