Woodworking Abrasives

High-Quality Woodworking Abrasives Made In The US

Red Label Abrasives is your source for top-of-the-line industrial-grade wood sanding supplies. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate DIY enthusiast, our range of top-of-the-line wood sanding abrasives is designed to enhance the quality and precision of your woodwork. We can help you achieve unparalleled perfection in every project with our premium abrasives.

Types Of Abrasive Products We Manufacture For Woodworking

Red Label offers several different types of abrasive products for wood sanding. No matter the tool you use, we have the abrasives for you:

• Sanding belts for woodworking: Belt sanders are great for larger surfaces. We manufacture wood sanding belts for smaller belt sanders, as well as, wide belt sanders. 
• Sanding discs for woodworking: Stationary disc sanders and orbital disc sanders can be used for both flat and curved workpieces. Red Label manufactures wood sanding discs for both tools. 
• Sanding rolls for woodworking: Sanding rolls can serve multiple uses for woodworking. They can be cut into sheets for hand sanding, or they can be cut into strips to be used in a drum sander. 
• Sanding sheets for woodworking: Sanding sheets are an excellent choice for precision or finishing work. Red Label offers sheets for both wet and dry sanding. 

The Best Abrasive Grains For Sanding Wood

Red Label manufactures wood sanding products with three different types of abrasive grains: open-coat aluminum oxide, closed-coat aluminum oxide, and zirconia. The best grain for your sanding application will depend on whether you’re sanding softwoods or hardwoods. 

Abrasive Grain For Softwood

Aluminum oxide is the most affordable abrasive grain and softwoods are a weaker material that sands easily.  You don’t need anything stronger than aluminum oxide for sanding softwood. 

We recommend using open-coat aluminum oxide products for sanding softwood. Softwood tends to produce more dust and debris than hardwood. The open coating allows for more airflow, which prevents your belts, sheets, or discs from clogging. 

Abrasive Grains For Hardwood

As a stronger and denser material, hardwoods require a stronger abrasive. We do not recommend using open-coat aluminum oxide for sanding hardwoods, because it would take much longer to sand hardwood with an open-coat abrasive. You can instead use closed-coat aluminum oxide for sanding hardwoods. The increased grain coverage provides a higher cut rate to sand hardwood faster. 

In addition to closed-coat aluminum oxide, you can also use zirconia abrasives for hardwood. Zirconia products have a higher price point than aluminum oxide products. However, zirconia is a stronger and more durable grain compared to aluminum oxide. Zirconia products will last longer and sand hardwood faster than aluminum oxide. For this reason, some shops prefer zirconia to save time sanding and re-stocking. 

Common Uses For Our Woodworking Abrasives

Red Label’s wood sanding products are used for an expansive range of unique applications. Our woodworking abrasives are commonly used for:

• Cabinet sanding
• Furniture sanding
• Floor sanding
• Wood toy sanding
• Wood instrument sanding
• Wooden knife & tool handle sanding

Have a unique application that may require an uncommon abrasive? We have the ability to custom-manufacture abrasives to match your requirements. You can submit our custom order request form to receive a free quote for a custom order. 

Why Buy Woodworking Abrasives From Red Label? 

Red Label Abrasives is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade wood sanding products. We’ve been producing abrasives for the woodworking industry for over 40 years. Our products have been used in a range of different spaces from home garage workshops to some of the largest furniture manufacturing plants in the country. All of our products are produced in the United States at our Belding, MI factory. 

We’ve made it our mission to provide every maker access to affordable, professional, and long-lasting abrasives. Makers can save by buying in bulk with quantity discounts. We also help you save money with free shipping on orders over $150. 

In addition to quality products at great prices, many of our woodworking community members continue to order from Red Label time and time again because of our commitment to excellent customer service. As a family-owned company, we’re able to provide you with the attention and care you deserve. Our team is always here to help and you’ll never have an issue reaching us with questions or feedback. 

Ready to experience the difference our abrasives could make for your work? We’re so confident you’ll enjoy our products that we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee. We’ll give you a full refund on your order if you return your products within 90 days - no questions asked. 

Questions About Our Abrasives For Woodworking?

Even though all of the products on this page could be used for woodworking, some products may be better suited for your application than others. Our knowledgeable abrasive technicians can answer any questions you have and help you identify which of our products would best meet your needs. You can speak with an abrasive technician by calling (844) 824-1956 or by filling out an online contact form.