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September 11, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
Choosing the right abrasive can mean the difference between a smooth, efficient job and wasted time, money and effort. With so many abrasive types available, each tailored to specific materials and applications, it’s important to understand their unique properties, intended uses and how they best perform. We’ve created this guide to break down the seven main abrasive categories at Kimball Midwest, compare their grains, highlight their best uses and provide examples of where they shine.
September 4, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to surface work, choosing the right abrasive for the job at hand isn’t always easy. From heavy stock removal to polishing, there are multiple steps you must take to get to a finished project.
November 24, 2021 | by Kimball Midwest
November 18, 2021 | by Kimball Midwest
December 17, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest
We know finding what you need in a veritable ocean of choices when it comes to abrasives can be a daunting task, and many people will simply stick to what they know. While that might work for them, what they may not know is in the end it is costing them money because it may not be the best – or even the right – tool for the job.
November 18, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest
You need an abrasive, and you don’t know where to start.
September 12, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest
June 18, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest
