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The 1st recorded sandpaper was in 13th Century China using sand or crushed up shells on a parchment glued on with natural gum.
Dutch Rush, or Horsehair and Scouring Rush, (a plant) grows in many parts of the world and was & is still used for extremely fine sanding. Not only can it be used to smooth/sand wood, but it also coats and seals the wood and is a good preliminary for varnish. It was used widely for sanding Musical Instruments.
Sharkskin has been used for centuries along with another fish skin thought to be extinct but isn't and is refered to as a "living fossel"; the Coelacanth. Sandpaper also used to be made with crushed glass as far back as the 17th century, perhaps even earlier. Wet-Dry sandpaper was invented by 3M in the 1920's
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How does the modern bicycle operate in the 1700s?
It didn't, as there weren't any "modern bicycles" in the 1700s.
The century of the 1700s are?
eighteenth century
In the late 1700s what replaced water as the main power source?
In the late 1700s, steam replaced water as the main power source.
What were buildings in the 1700s made from?
Wood or brick.
What did European explorers wear in the 1700s?
wewerfewr
Who created sandpaper?
Sharkskin was originally used as Sandpaper. When modern manufacturing techniques came, sandpaper was mass produced.
What is Scratchiness?
Um...Sandpaper??I am not sure but i would prefer Sandpaper....?
Is sandpaper helpful or harmful?
Sandpaper is both helpful and harmful.
What is scratchy wearing?
Um...Sandpaper??I am not sure but i would prefer Sandpaper....?
A sentences for coarse?
That is A coarse sandpaper, It is generally used before A fine sandpaper.
What rhymes with sandpaper?
sandpaper, coffee maker , see you later, Kennedy kaper
What minerals are in Sand-Paper?
Traditionally, sandpaper was made of paper impregnated with tiny crystals of quartz or garnet. The finer the particles, the smoother the sandpaper was. While that type of sandpaper is still widely available, most modern sandpaper is made with aluminum oxide, which is much longer lasting.
What is the aboriginal name for the Sandpaper Fig?
Aboriginal name for sandpaper fig is noo-ni.
What period in time was the 1700s?
1700s
Which one is correct 'course sandpaper' or 'coarse sand paper'?
The correct one is "coarse sandpaper".
Where can someone purchase 3M sandpaper?
3M sandpaper can be purchased from your local hardware store, DIY stores or online. Shops such as Bowdens or Wickes will have a large range of sandpaper available.
Is car sandpaper different from wood sandpaper?
For pure sanding of bondo or metal, No. If you are preping to paint or sanding primer you should use Wet or Dry sandpaper and sand wet.
