Q: What material are Mirka Abranet sheets made from?
They're made of aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a tough, flexible polyamide mesh rather than solid paper backing, which lets dust pass through instead of clogging the surface.
Mirka Abranet Sheets
Developed for industrial use, these 3" × 5" highly durable sheets have been widely adopted by woodturners, who favor them for their exceptional resistance to loading and heat build-up.
Each consists of aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a tough, flexible polyamide mesh that sheds abraded material efficiently, so even soft materials or resinous woods won’t readily clog the surface. Suitable for use on wood as well as metals, plastics, composites, and painted or lacquered surfaces.
This 14-sheet assortment includes two each of 80x, 120x, 180x, 240x, 320x, 400x and 600x sheets, at a saving of 20% compared to buying the components separately.
Sheets are also sold individually. Made in Finland.
They're made of aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a tough, flexible polyamide mesh rather than solid paper backing, which lets dust pass through instead of clogging the surface.
Yes, they're suitable for metal, plastic, composites and painted or lacquered surfaces in addition to wood, including softer or resinous species that tend to clog conventional sandpaper.
Mesh sheets resist loading and heat buildup better than paper-backed sandpaper, which matters during the long, continuous sanding passes common on the lathe.
This multi-grit assortment of Mirka Abranet sheets includes two each of 80x, 120x, 180x, 240x, 320x, 400x and 600x, covering shaping through fine finishing in one pack.
Each sheet measures 3" × 5", sized for hand-sanding turned work or detail work rather than for mounting on a random-orbit sander pad.
| Materials | Aluminum oxide abrasive; polyamide mesh backing |
| Dimensions | 3" × 5" sheets (each) |
| Package Quantity | Pack of 14 |
| Country of Origin | Finland |
| Includes | Abranet sheets |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Multi-Grit Assortment of Mirka Abranet Sheets
Developed for industrial use, these 3" × 5" highly durable sheets have been widely adopted by woodturners, who favor them for their exceptional resistance to loading and heat build-up.
Each consists of aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a tough, flexible polyamide mesh that sheds abraded material efficiently, so even soft materials or resinous woods won’t readily clog the surface. Suitable for use on wood as well as metals, plastics, composites, and painted or lacquered surfaces.
This 14-sheet assortment includes two each of 80x, 120x, 180x, 240x, 320x, 400x and 600x sheets, at a saving of 20% compared to buying the components separately.
Sheets are also sold individually. Made in Finland.
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