What grit sandpaper?

[DaveP]

I see a lot of leather working videos where they sand the edges.  What grit are you using? 

Thanks again, 

David 

[Aven]

It depends.  If it's two layers and they are uneven, I'll take it to the belt sander for a quick clean up.  I think I've got a worn 180 belt on it at the moment.  If its a clean cut edge and I don't need to do anything but a bit of clean up, I'll use 220 or 320 whatever I have on hand if I'm out of those two.

[fredk]

I sand by hand. 280 or 360 grit wet & dry used dry to even out any bumps not required, then 400 or 600 grade w&d used dry to smooth it all.

Its rare that I need to sand. I usually find that if the edge is trimmed with a good sharp blade that sanding is not necessary

[Frodo]

I use 100 grit then a sponge with that green thing on it.  LOL  

 

[DaveP]

Thanks for the help...my leather cutting skills are...shall we say a little under par on tight inside corners. Using a utility knife for the moment. Was using a little 100 grit. Seems too rough on veg tan.  I'll have to pick up some higher grit.

[Hardrada]

6 hours ago, fredk said:

I sand by hand. 280 or 360 grit wet & dry used dry to even out any bumps not required, then 400 or 600 grade w&d used dry to smooth it all.

Its rare that I need to sand. I usually find that if the edge is trimmed with a good sharp blade that sanding is not necessary

Kinda this.

I prefer glassing to sanding.

I don't like how sanding makes the edges mushroom. Yes, you can 'fix' the mushrooming with an edge beveler, but still..