Best "Sandpaper" Brand? 3M Cubitron, Diablo, Mirka, Norton, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch Sand Paper

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  • čas přidán 13. 03. 2021
  • Sandpaper: 3M Cubitron, Diablo, DeWalt, Dura Gold, Mirka, Tiger Shark, Makitoya, Norton, Bosch, and Makita. We'll find out which brand is best for woodworking / wood, metal or metal work, plastic, and for sanding paint. I always purchase all of the products tested and supplies used in the videos. So, thank you all very much for supporting the channel!
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    ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together.
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    ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
    ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
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    DuraGold: amzn.to/3rLU3IN
    Mirka: amzn.to/3leBiLr
    Tiger Shark: amzn.to/3ctMqQH
    Makitoya: amzn.to/3cnQzpm
    Norton: amzn.to/2Q0vXvU
    Bosch: amzn.to/2Nm35xe
    Makita: amzn.to/3rLUNxz
    DeWalt: amzn.to/2OlgUwr
    DeWalt Orbital Sander: amzn.to/3tgsiZ5
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    This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Project Farm LLC
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  • @DeadlyGhostrider
    @DeadlyGhostrider Před 3 lety +2920

    Give this guy a medal. I buy products only recommended by him. The hero we never asked for but needed. Thanks for all your hard work. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +215

      Thank you very much!

    • @Bdub423
      @Bdub423 Před 3 lety +45

      Literally!! Lol i work at autozone so alot of these brands he tests are there so i know what's good n whats not hahaha

    • @theFLCLguy
      @theFLCLguy Před 3 lety +28

      Yes, specially since it's not just an unboxing video like many reviews and even test videos.

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 3 lety +6

      @@Bdub423 never seen diablo or 3m cubitron sand paper at autozone but okay

    • @devreed5931
      @devreed5931 Před 3 lety +40

      @@AntonioClaudioMichael he's talking about all the auto videos he's done like the oils, grease, truck bed liners etc.

  • @chrishernandez2490
    @chrishernandez2490 Před 3 lety +977

    Project Farm, you probably don't realize this, but you are literally one of the BEST CZcams channels of ALL TIME.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +59

      Thanks for the nice comment!

    • @nmanca55
      @nmanca55 Před 3 lety +2

      he does... :-)

    • @inglouriousmofo
      @inglouriousmofo Před 3 lety +7

      Best TOOL channels, not entertainment or news etc...

    • @Laminity
      @Laminity Před 3 lety +5

      @@inglouriousmofo Shut Up, You get what he means.

    • @inglouriousmofo
      @inglouriousmofo Před 3 lety +2

      @@Laminity Yikes, other people might not. I like the channel RELAX

  • @XemawthEvo2
    @XemawthEvo2 Před rokem +36

    Independent consumer reviews like this are so unbelievably important, it cannot be understated how much these are appreciated. Not only does it provide clarity for the consumer, but the boost in reputation from preforming well on this channel no doubt challenges the manufacturer to strive to provide the highest quality product. Not only do you show us how to use our money best, it tells the companies that we want to spend out money wisely, and producing a HIGHER quality product becomes the standard.

  • @brandonjohnson7559
    @brandonjohnson7559 Před 3 lety +188

    This is pure devotion, you literally did the thing that everyone hates the most and spent 12 hours doing it just to make this video for us, what a beast. Keep up the great work 👍🏼🔥

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +21

      Thanks, will do!

    • @Bone89
      @Bone89 Před rokem +1

      Absolutely. Cuts out so much time of researching. He’s making a killing doing these videos. And he should

    • @brandonjohnson7559
      @brandonjohnson7559 Před rokem

      @@Bone89 I agree 100%, he’s my go to when I’m thinking about buying something in a specific category and I want the best

  • @jamestaylor8043
    @jamestaylor8043 Před 3 lety +256

    I was in my local family owned hardware store last week and guess who they were watching on the tv? Project Farm! You're very popular here in small town Alabama!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +35

      Wow! Thanks for sharing!

    • @regwatson2017
      @regwatson2017 Před 3 lety +19

      Yes and its a fairly safe guess what products they'll be stocking when Project Farm's test results are in. In this case Project Farm's testing is clearly having an effect on retailers' purchasing decisions. Otherwise they are being made purely on marketing hype and the "perceived" company reputation which time and time again Project Farm demonstrates are not reliable guides when trying to find the best products out there or alternatively price/performance.

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel Před 3 lety +7

      Wish my local hardware store was that in tune with their market. I live in a yuppy area and even a brand new clean hardware store will have half the small hardware bins empty.
      Bums me out they make online my only option if I don't wanna a 50pack of bolts from a fastener specialist store

    • @filanfyretracker
      @filanfyretracker Před 3 lety +7

      things like this are why the local hardware store has held on despite HD and Lowes. Besides nothing better when you need to fix something, the local hardware store owner always knows what you need. Show em some super odd nut or bolt and sure enough they have a drawer of them.

    • @jamestaylor8043
      @jamestaylor8043 Před 3 lety +3

      @@ProjectFarm You're very welcome! Your honest and unsolicited reviews have driven many of mine and others purchasing decisions on products around my town! Thank you sir!

  • @UncleKennysPlace
    @UncleKennysPlace Před 3 lety +226

    This, folks, is infotainment at its finest!

  • @xXturbo86Xx
    @xXturbo86Xx Před 3 lety +197

    Every time 3M is included in a test, i know the winner. I only watch the entire video because you're awesome.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +11

      Thanks so much!

    • @arya3261
      @arya3261 Před 3 lety +12

      USA products are best

    • @ncdave4life
      @ncdave4life Před 3 lety +31

      3M certainly has a well-deserved reputation for high quality; overall results: 13:27
      I'm really impressed that 3M Cubitron was the only brand which was hardly degraded at all by sanding on metal for 2 minutes: 13:16
      True fact: I have a lot of 8" diskettes, with data on them, which I would love to recover. But the _ONLY_ brand which is still usable, 1/3 century later, is 3M. The other brands all self-destruct in the diskette drive, because the adhesive which sticks the oxide recording layer to the substrate has degraded, and the oxide comes off when the head rubs it. (Unfortunately, the data I want is on the other brand diskettes, mostly BASF and Wabash -- if anyone knows a way to read those diskettes, please contact me.)

    • @richarddavies5674
      @richarddavies5674 Před 3 lety +13

      @@arya3261 German products are the best

    • @Fabben1
      @Fabben1 Před 3 lety +11

      @@ProjectFarm I will ask a bit of a counter-question. So if you are looking at maximum removal, this test is perfect. The good performance of removing materials from some of the brands might also suggest that the grain size could be larger or rougher than on the lower performing brands, i.e. different production standards/quality. So if one brands 120-grit is actually a 125 grit, it of course should outperform another brand which have their 115-grit labelled as 120 grit.
      It would be interesting to see the performance between papers from different batches, to see if the quality is consistent between different manufacturing runs.
      Other times you might be looking for the best finish including (or the lack of) circular scratches, lesser risk of burning the materials, degrading between center and outer edges (leading back to finish quality) and etcetera.
      This might be a bit extreme lengths, but I think that this test could be worth revisiting with different criteria to test.
      All cheers for an awesome channel!

  • @GrampaGrizzle
    @GrampaGrizzle Před 3 lety +50

    Went to the Auto Parts store and two guys said " Yeah, Project Farm dude likes that one"

  • @maoristereo
    @maoristereo Před 3 lety +209

    Said it twice before, saying it again: best consumer advice on youtube.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +16

      Thanks so much!

    • @tree_carcass_mangler
      @tree_carcass_mangler Před 3 lety +1

      I second that.

    • @MrZimmaframe
      @MrZimmaframe Před 3 lety +2

      @@ProjectFarm The only person to really test the products that people use and spend money on repeatedly, great to see someone testing which is best for your wallet and top performer. You talked a bit fast in this one but that is fine as i slowed it down to 0.75 playback to get more of the info i missed.

    • @allidoispoo6678
      @allidoispoo6678 Před 3 lety

      On CZcams? They the internet.

    • @nortons4673
      @nortons4673 Před 3 lety

      Better than Clark Howard!

  • @javiercastro4561
    @javiercastro4561 Před 3 lety +101

    Best consumer product tester in all of CZcams. Who else sands wood for hours!!!! Just to let us know what brand is best

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +11

      Thanks!

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Před 3 lety

      When you're working on a project sanding for hours can be par for the course. Especially if you're not using the right sandpaper.

  • @garyh4458
    @garyh4458 Před 3 lety +11

    Awesome. I like how you speed through these but are thorough so that I don't spend an hour watching a comparison. Your reviews are the best I have seen.

  • @matthewjordan3348
    @matthewjordan3348 Před 3 lety +1

    I propose a comprehensive test of popular American beers in all categories, separately of course. I, as I'm sure others, would watch your extensive evaluation of each with great enthusiasm. Monday: Todd drinks bud light for 9 hours, Tuesday: Todd drinks Miller lite for 9 hours, Wednesday: Todd drinks Coors light for 9 hours, Thursday: Todd reevaluates test procedure, Friday: Todd tentatively cancels anticipated upcoming month long whiskey comparison. Saturday: Todd pulls through like an absolute champ and tests it all in one go and provides us with countless graphs right before becoming unconscious... I admire your work sir, carry on with what you do. Many depend on you, a real source of information.

  • @josephsekavec
    @josephsekavec Před 3 lety +154

    i love how you literally started a few MONTHS ago, to make sure that you had good testing media. mad genius. i appreciate your dedication. thanks for being one of the most useful resources on youtube.

  • @jaycarl1562
    @jaycarl1562 Před 3 lety +134

    One of the most useful channels on CZcams, and he actually responds to comments, this guy is amazing!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +19

      I appreciate that!

    • @KrazyMitchAdventures
      @KrazyMitchAdventures Před 3 lety +4

      @@ProjectFarm Todd, I've been following your page since you first started, 3 or 4 years ago, and I turned my pop & brother on to it as well.. My brother wont buy a new tool, until he watches or re-watches one of your reviews.

    • @alwaysinmotion1417
      @alwaysinmotion1417 Před 3 lety +2

      Seriously, I found this channel this year, I've binged all the old episodes and definitely have bought a few new tools. Great dude.

  • @frogstomp427
    @frogstomp427 Před 3 lety +13

    Great test. Based on your results, I would say if you're an occasional user, go with the 3M. Spending the extra money for occasional use will not hurt you, and your sandpaper will last the longest. If you're a contractor or go through tons and tons of sandpaper on a regular basis, go with the regular Diablo brand. 90% of the performance at half the cost. Big cost savings over time.

    • @bhough410
      @bhough410 Před rokem

      Sand net lasts significantly longer than the regular Diablo and it can be cleaned & reused. HD regularly runs hefty sales on 50 packs w/5 different grits. Sand net is a much better value than the Diablo.

    • @Chris-du7hi
      @Chris-du7hi Před 8 měsíci +2

      Depends, if your paying for the sandpaper and also getting paid by the hour to sand diablo all the way.
      If your paying for the sandpaper and paying your guys by the hour to sand the 3M removed 32% more material in 25min.
      If the job is done in 40min vs 60min the extra $1 on sand paper is of little consequence.

    • @AZbone
      @AZbone Před 4 měsíci

      Or buy 3m on sale. The longevity will make up for the fractional cost difference

  • @donmakaveli2227
    @donmakaveli2227 Před 3 lety +15

    After the initial testing I was like "only 5 minutes? Is Project Farm slacking?"...
    Oh was I WRONG!!! This went above and beyond my imagination for testing sandpaper.
    VERY impressive!!! 👍👍👍
    NEVER again will I doubt thee.

  • @keithearnshaw2754
    @keithearnshaw2754 Před 3 lety +165

    3M in the next few weeks: “why tf are we selling so much sand paper all the sudden?!” Hahahaha.

    • @mikegalloway3861
      @mikegalloway3861 Před 3 lety +35

      And Dewalt saying why are our sales in the dumper???

    • @makingitwithnick
      @makingitwithnick Před 3 lety +18

      More like diablo for me!!!

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Před 3 lety +16

      Pros know about 3M. They make the only wet or dry I'll buy.

    • @macthompson9750
      @macthompson9750 Před 3 lety +25

      3m invented modern sandpaper back in the early 1900s. They started as a mining company but it was the invention and production of sandpaper that made them take off. Their name is on everything these days and they are one of the largest companies in the world because of sandpaper.
      "Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing", 3M. The "sand" on sand paper is a mining by-product.

    • @KrazyMitchAdventures
      @KrazyMitchAdventures Před 3 lety +7

      @@1pcfred 3M wet diamond grit was what I use to use to get my snowboard, and skis ready for ski season, it was the only paper I found that would remove last seasons old wax, without gumming the paper up too bad. start at Blue 1200, and work my way up to pale green 8000, for the smoothest surface I could get, and then 3 coats of Mr Zogs SexWax

  • @TubbsYT
    @TubbsYT Před 3 lety +251

    Idk if he's already done this. But now that spring is coming, maybe a series on electric/battery powered lawnmowers/string trimmers compared to gas powered might be needed

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +60

      Thanks for the video idea.

    • @rufedog5406
      @rufedog5406 Před 3 lety +59

      @@tonycstechhe tested electric chainsaws my guy could
      definitely do this

    • @PeterTrimboli
      @PeterTrimboli Před 3 lety +14

      @@tonycstech he's tested impacts chainsaws I'm pretty sure he tests it all he should be able to get the major brands like dewalt milwaukee makita ryobi and maybe throw in a harbor freight brand or lesser known brands for under 4 grand that's not too bad

    • @BoredOuttaMySkullBoi
      @BoredOuttaMySkullBoi Před 3 lety +5

      @@PeterTrimboli yeah he definitely could afford it, especially considering someone crunched the number and they found PF makes approx. 88,000 dollars a year

    • @daewooparts
      @daewooparts Před 3 lety +6

      Lawnmowers fear Project Farm ,especially gas powered ones

  • @raymondmartinez5624
    @raymondmartinez5624 Před 3 lety +6

    Your the only product reviewer that I fully trust. Great job me and the guys at work always talk about your videos when you post them

  • @reaction9449
    @reaction9449 Před 3 lety +1

    Anything 3M cubitron has always worked very well. Their flap disks is all we ever used at my old job, which I am a welder that was building $250,000 trailers

  • @dakotahbellville482
    @dakotahbellville482 Před 3 lety +60

    I'm not going to ignore the fact that you spent over 7 1/2 hours holding a sander just so I can make informed buying decisions for my home improvement consumables. Thanks to you for devoting so much effort into these test. Also, thanks to your shop vac filter that had to clean up that sanding dust.

  • @Jaisean
    @Jaisean Před 3 lety +237

    This mans reach is craaaazy! I can just imagine how manufacturers be shaking in their boots every time he drops a video 🤣🤣

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +20

      Thanks for watching!

    • @moistenjoyment
      @moistenjoyment Před 3 lety +30

      Imagine being the head of one of these companies and one of your employees runs in "sir project farm just released another video 😨"

    • @praxeological
      @praxeological Před 3 lety +23

      Him and LockPickingLawyer!

    • @calculator1841
      @calculator1841 Před 3 lety +3

      @@praxeological
      and AvE

    • @thetruebatman4632
      @thetruebatman4632 Před 3 lety +2

      Ha Ha! You’re so right man. These manufacturers can only ride their name and reputation for so long, and then PF comes along and throws a literal wrench into the equation.

  • @gregdubiel7620
    @gregdubiel7620 Před 3 lety

    I'm in process of a restoration of a old car. Hours and hours of sanding is ahead of me.
    You no doubt saved me many. What some disks I bought in error...Thank you once again.

  • @EbilGeneyus
    @EbilGeneyus Před 3 lety +11

    I really liked that you showed us your weighing spreadsheet! Do that more! Thank you as always for the great content Mr. Farm!

  • @machooke4846
    @machooke4846 Před 3 lety +96

    I've always enjoyed PF videos, but I just realized one more thing I think makes the channel great: you can tell he has the real life experience of using these products in daily life by the tests he chooses. He knows to test paint removal and clogging for sandpaper because he's done it in real life. He tests chainsaw sharpeners after dulling the chain in the dirt because he's done it in real life. An authentic guy like us trying to figure out the best product, not another talking head shill unboxing or "review" that's nothing more than regurgitating the marketing wank.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +12

      Thank you!

    • @HyakuJuu01300
      @HyakuJuu01300 Před 3 lety +16

      The farm in "Project Farm" aint for show that's for sure.

    • @cs9978
      @cs9978 Před 3 lety +4

      @@ProjectFarm any chance you'll do another bed liner test with raptor liner and some of the other products not covered by your previous test?

    • @Buzz-vz2js
      @Buzz-vz2js Před 3 lety +4

      Project farm is the real deal thats for sure

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce Před 3 lety +1

      It is the little things...

  • @TheSlizzap
    @TheSlizzap Před 3 lety +81

    No one told me I would be constantly sanding while fixing and painting things as a home owner. This is vital information! Thanks for the info!

  • @nickshermeyer4484
    @nickshermeyer4484 Před rokem

    Dude you are a life saver for all of us not sure what product to purchase. I always watch your videos now so I can make an informed decision and quite often I find myself telling others to look you up on CZcams. Keep it up man.

  • @Flippy042
    @Flippy042 Před 2 lety +5

    The amount of work you put into these tests is incredible. Nearly every item in my tool shed has been purchased with your recommendations. Keep up the good work!

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore Před 3 lety +436

    It was nice to see such a wide range of countries that manufactured the sandpaper(Including the US). I got extremely used to seeing almost everything made in China. LOL As always, another top notch product testing video. Thank you!

    • @respectbossmon
      @respectbossmon Před 3 lety +13

      Yeah, I noticed that, too. I wonder what the reason is for that? Perhaps it's due the abrasives being sourced in a country.

    • @philsheridan3384
      @philsheridan3384 Před 3 lety +4

      @@respectbossmon as opposed to moon/mars rock sand paper

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +12

      You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

    • @frenchyroastify
      @frenchyroastify Před 3 lety +6

      Sandpaper Olympics

    • @nielsrooiman772
      @nielsrooiman772 Před 3 lety +5

      @@respectbossmon cost of labour

  • @NeonDreams7
    @NeonDreams7 Před 3 lety +161

    Sandpaper Sunday! Yeah boi! Can you test durability of gloves? Like Latex and Nitrile ?

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +64

      Great video idea! I'll do it!!

    • @ArchieStiglitz
      @ArchieStiglitz Před 3 lety +5

      I use a lot of nitrile gloves, would love to see that test to

    • @chspyderr
      @chspyderr Před 3 lety +1

      Add one to this suggestion

    • @JasonPeltier
      @JasonPeltier Před 3 lety +2

      and don't forget to use xylol in the test ;)

    • @drew5334
      @drew5334 Před 3 lety

      @@ProjectFarm The McKesson Nitrile 911 exam gloves are the ones we used when I was an EMT, they were very durable, pretty thick, I've used them framing houses and had some last all day

  • @born_again_torinos
    @born_again_torinos Před 3 lety +8

    What is even more impressive is how great your tests are. Well done.

  • @paulstovall7851
    @paulstovall7851 Před rokem +1

    I cannot thank you enough for your incredible work and valued added videos. I cancelled my subscription to Consumer Reports and won't buy anything you have not recommend. As a Nuclear Reactor Operator I greatly appreciate your attention to detail and well thought out engineering tests. And you are always happy about what you are doing. God Bless👍

  • @oldsarswmr2189
    @oldsarswmr2189 Před 3 lety +20

    I can't tell you the amount of times I've used your reviews on deciding what to spend my money on. You are the best real use reviewer on YT! Thank you for all the hard work and time you put into your videos.

  • @edvincent556
    @edvincent556 Před 3 lety +25

    I’ve been using Diablo for years and love it. Glad to see I haven’t been wasting my money. Thanks for these videos.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +1

      You are welcome!

    • @Shakerhood69
      @Shakerhood69 Před 3 lety +2

      Same here, have had pretty good luck with Diablo products too.

    • @bitopmar
      @bitopmar Před 3 lety +1

      When I see it (Diablo) on sale I buy it. Has always worked great

  • @bengtkorswing5279
    @bengtkorswing5279 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so very much for this sandpaper test. I really needed this. I will be doing a lot of sanding this spring and summer. Take care and God bless. Keep up the great videos.

  • @qfdforme
    @qfdforme Před rokem

    Your technical reviews are superb. Thanks.
    Bill

  • @clintonmahoney3396
    @clintonmahoney3396 Před 3 lety +51

    I've seen a few videos of somewhat bitter people trying to break down your net worth and subtract from your success, but I am so happy to know that you and your family probably make a good income from your great work, and I'm happy to sit through a full Panera Ad to earn you the extra $0.002 cents!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +19

      I appreciate that!

    • @andrewk8636
      @andrewk8636 Před 3 lety +2

      Who would make such a video?

    • @clintonmahoney3396
      @clintonmahoney3396 Před 3 lety +18

      Oh I can’t remember the CZcamsr, but they run a channel attempting to reveal how much popular CZcamsrs make.
      And if I remember correctly he was trying to show that ProjectFarm was in it for the money...
      I say who cares, the man ought to be rich off such good work!

    • @ConorMasterson
      @ConorMasterson Před 3 lety +4

      @@clintonmahoney3396 He's just in it for the money but also puts a month of prep work into a video. Checks out.

    • @clintonmahoney3396
      @clintonmahoney3396 Před 3 lety +3

      Haha, I know.
      Project Farm has been an aid to my personal work ethic too!

  • @GeoffCostanza
    @GeoffCostanza Před 3 lety +24

    My only criticism of the first test was immediately resolved, when you continued to test each sheet incrementally, up to 25 minutes (I thought you were going to stop testing at five minutes). You were very thorough, and did a great job of showing the side by side comparisons. You're the best in the business, and I recommend your videos to everyone who buys tools.

  • @jwdory
    @jwdory Před 2 lety

    Another exceptional test from Project Farm. Thanks for doing what you do.

  • @85ctorres
    @85ctorres Před 2 lety

    easily one of my favorite channels. no BS intro or talking in the beginning. just straight testing and facts. you can tell the videos are well rehearsed...no stumbling over sentences 'umm...umm...kinda this kinda that'. very well done!

  • @ShannonMcCraryH
    @ShannonMcCraryH Před 3 lety +63

    After sanding tables for hours and hours at my last job, I can say with certainty that the quality of one brand can drastically change between grits. Some brands that are great at 120 are absolutely rubbish at anything over 800 and vice-versa. I would love to see a breakdown at each major grit between all these brands.

    • @lukesantarc561
      @lukesantarc561 Před 3 lety +60

      are you trying to kill this man

    • @realnewsthatmatters9319
      @realnewsthatmatters9319 Před 3 lety +8

      That video would be over an hour long, going through all the different grits. This gives a good general reference point.

    • @johncholmes643
      @johncholmes643 Před 3 lety +4

      You should just test it yourself

    • @PappaMike-vc1qv
      @PappaMike-vc1qv Před 3 lety +1

      A test of auto refinishing abrasives would be helpful and interesting. Especially the rolls of abrasive for planing and shaping boards.

    • @gaveintothedarkness
      @gaveintothedarkness Před 3 lety

      @@lukesantarc561 lol!

  • @PBTophie
    @PBTophie Před 3 lety +40

    I know one thing I'm buying my buddy with this stimulus payment. He's been furloughed through this pandemic and has turned to woodworking to pass time, but buys cheap sandpaper. I saw him go through an entire pack of [redacted]-brand sandpaper sanding maybe 75% of a chair he had built.
    I'd love to see his face when he can sand an entire picnic table with one sheet of Cubitron (or two sheets; I'm generous).
    Top-notch content as always. The prep work, the tests themselves, the microscopic views, the editing, the personality, humor, and award-winning smile deserve millions more subscribers.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +4

      That would be a very nice gift! Thanks for the nice comments!

  • @vishva3208
    @vishva3208 Před 3 lety +4

    This channel's video quality has been the best since the start. Todd is amazing.

  • @jasonderan7678
    @jasonderan7678 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video awesome results thanks project farm !!!!!

  • @jbt-qu6lm
    @jbt-qu6lm Před 3 lety +35

    Incredible amount of work went into this! Just the testing alone without the planning, getting the materials together, compiling the results or editing took hours! Such commitment.

  • @goranmarinic2923
    @goranmarinic2923 Před 3 lety +21

    Highest information value per second on CZcams.
    My admiration sir.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks so much!

    • @bdkj3e
      @bdkj3e Před 3 lety

      I seriously watch his videos at 0.75 speed to catch everything he says, it literally sounds like a normal video then lol.

  • @jeffdigiovanni2139
    @jeffdigiovanni2139 Před 3 lety

    This is a very well thought out test - esp with the clogging test, duration test, and the metal-to-wood test. Very helpful!

  • @l.christine9872
    @l.christine9872 Před 2 lety +1

    Subscribed cause I love how in depth this video was!! Love the content!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @FixItNick
    @FixItNick Před 3 lety +274

    You do amazing work, I make the right decisions with tools thanks to you 👍

  • @colinstu
    @colinstu Před 3 lety +61

    I had a feeling that 3M and Diablo would top the charts. Which is great!
    I'm surprised that Dewalt / Makita / Bosch were all so marginal, figured they would've ranked a little better.

    • @chspyderr
      @chspyderr Před 3 lety +5

      Dewalt and makita have outsourced to the cheapest manufacturer and their performance shows it, Bosch should stick to drills and such.

    • @JasonPeltier
      @JasonPeltier Před 3 lety +5

      they're a tool company, not a sandpaper company

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • @RW-MT
      @RW-MT Před 3 lety +2

      @@JasonPeltier lol that strike a lil' salty nerve, did it? As previously mentioned, they should stick to tools then. Instead, they choose to bend brand loyal dummies (I've got a hunch you just might be one!) over by pumping out cheap garbage with a premium price tag. Shady, unethical, bad, but not surprising business practices. Thank you @PF for bringing these shortcomings to light for consumers to see! Your thorough, unbiased, unsponsored reviews and product tests are an invaluable source of info!

    • @loucifer323
      @loucifer323 Před 3 lety

      I'm pretty sure neither one of them make their sandpaper

  • @radarecho57
    @radarecho57 Před 7 měsíci

    I had an order for a bundh of cheap disks but decided to look up some CZcamss before completing the order. Glad I saw this. I canceled my order and instead ordered the 3M disks. Thank!!

  • @opie7afe
    @opie7afe Před rokem

    I think this guy does better testing than the manufacturers do...his idea to start this channel was very smart especially with him not favoring one brand over another unlike plenty of other review people who will give good reviews depending how much the company pays them.

  • @mikedrop4421
    @mikedrop4421 Před 3 lety +11

    I've always thought Diablo products were the best bang for the buck but I didn't realize that some of their products are actually the best product not just the best value. Their saw blades are the only ones I run anymore.
    Also I really appreciate that you've basically become "Consumer Reports" for us blue collar folks who work with our hands.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much!

    • @RRaucina
      @RRaucina Před 3 lety

      Likely Diablo is made by EKABLU, swiss paper. Diablo is just a marketer with bold advertising.

    • @OtakuSanel
      @OtakuSanel Před 3 lety

      this is what consumer reports was supposed to be until they became a corporate shill. i hope this guy doesn't sell out i bought many products based on his videos. The only one i would really disagree with so far is the double sided tape, the 3m vhb tape is far superior to anything else that exists. i bought all three top products and 2 failed where the 3m stuff worked as expected (taping various things to bottom of my desk)

  • @vignesham4030
    @vignesham4030 Před 3 lety +35

    As somebody who hates sanding when doing DIY projects, mad respect for you to have done so much sanding test for this video.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks!

    • @Dosbomber
      @Dosbomber Před 2 lety

      As someone who also hates sanding, much thanks to Todd for the best advice on sandpaper brands that help me avoid doing it any more than absolutely necessary.

  • @manskavewoodworking8616

    This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels - amazing job!

  • @ww89
    @ww89 Před 2 lety

    High quality tests, as usual! Thanks.

  • @fordrac1ng81
    @fordrac1ng81 Před 3 lety +23

    My favorite part of Sunday afternoon!

  • @CAMCAM413
    @CAMCAM413 Před 3 lety +47

    I was actually on my way to get some supplies for a project today. Coincidentally I was also getting sandpaper. Thanks Project Farm.

  • @user-ju7dx8mu6d
    @user-ju7dx8mu6d Před 3 lety

    Great video as usual. Clean, simple, straight forward, highly believable!

  • @kikimushroom94
    @kikimushroom94 Před 2 lety

    Legend!!!! Love the comparisons in each video. We can see your dedication and commitment! Keep up the great work

  • @matthewcantrell5289
    @matthewcantrell5289 Před 3 lety +11

    As a woodworker, you have answered a question I’ve head near and dear to my heart for years. Thank you!

  • @baddriversofnorthtexas6850
    @baddriversofnorthtexas6850 Před 3 lety +28

    My dad was engineering manager for one of the norton plants in texas and designed the assembly line machines. It and 3M were top brands. Then they were bought by a french company and switched to some other company's machines, got rid of the engineers and the quality went down.

    • @debluetailfly
      @debluetailfly Před 3 lety +11

      Thanks for letting us know what happened. I hate it when some top notch company is bought out and the quality is destroyed.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @hammyboigaming904
      @hammyboigaming904 Před 3 lety +1

      @@debluetailfly Yes, it hurts everyone, us consumers and the company just plummets.

  • @Mr.DMZ.
    @Mr.DMZ. Před 2 lety

    I've been waiting for this test! Thanks for taking the suggestion

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for suggesting this video idea.

  • @johnearnhardt9907
    @johnearnhardt9907 Před 3 lety

    Thanks man! Asked him to make thos video a while ago and he came through! You're the best!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety

      You are welcome! Thanks for suggesting the video test!

  • @SH-kz4fl
    @SH-kz4fl Před 3 lety +6

    I literally have no DIY skills... yet I’m addicted to these videos. I own like 3 tools and a shovel.

  • @leyvapcc
    @leyvapcc Před 3 lety +18

    As a painter/handyman I take pride on the work/service I provide, having people like this guy taking out the guessing part on buying tools and materials is priceless, it’s much more fun watching videos like this or just taking on an other project, keep up the good work.

  • @maxmorrey3199
    @maxmorrey3199 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much for doing all the testing nobody else will, you have saved people thousands of dollars and thousands of hours too

  • @frankklever5950
    @frankklever5950 Před 3 lety

    You are the best products tester! Your work really help us! Thanks

  • @ShawnCothran
    @ShawnCothran Před 3 lety +37

    I love the way you visualized the data in the charts on this episode. The average placement was a smart way to accumulate and display the results over multiple tests. Thanks!

  • @cwstevens71
    @cwstevens71 Před 3 lety +115

    I need a video on “pancake” air compressors. I need one but don’t know which one is the best. Can you find out? 🤔👍🏻

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +35

      Thank you for the video idea!

    • @Mittencarpentry
      @Mittencarpentry Před 3 lety +9

      Please include “the tank” by metabo hpt. They claim it’s better than other pancake compressors.

    • @guitchess
      @guitchess Před 3 lety +8

      The Fortress brand from HF would be a worthwhile inclusion in this test.

    • @Erik_The_Viking
      @Erik_The_Viking Před 3 lety +8

      @@ProjectFarm Could you include decibels as part of the test as well? I have an older PC pancake that's super loud and definitely considering a quieter one.

    • @appalachiangunman9589
      @appalachiangunman9589 Před 3 lety +1

      I have a Campbell Hausfeld my wife got me for Father’s Day. It has done pretty good so far for running a nail gun.

  • @Benjamin_Reese
    @Benjamin_Reese Před 3 lety

    Yes! The paint test is what I wanted to see the most. Thanks!

  • @kylealbrecht8910
    @kylealbrecht8910 Před 3 lety

    This man really is the king of product testing. He’s also the king of replying to comments. Just scrolled through the comments real quick and it seems like he comments on 90%+ of the comments on this video

  • @marscruz
    @marscruz Před 3 lety +27

    This is one I've been hoping for. I buy name brands like 3M and Norton when it comes to sandpaper. I guess I have to try out some Diablo stuff next time. EXCELLENT test procedures and interesting results. Todd is the MAN! Thank you so much!

  • @dannybethell484
    @dannybethell484 Před 3 lety +10

    Does anyone else think this guy should be more recognised by the brands (dewalt, makita, bosh ect..) for the in depth reviews and testing he does. I mean what better promotional advertising than Project Farm performing the claims these manufacturers make.Everyone from diy'ers to contractors (myself) and pros who watch your uploads can learn from your videos. We applaud you man. 🤝

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the nice comment!

    • @ChadSzorvas
      @ChadSzorvas Před 3 lety

      PF for testing and AvE for tool teardowns. Armed with info from those two channels you are prepared

    • @Adam1nToronto
      @Adam1nToronto Před 3 lety

      No way man. These videos are great precisely _because_ manufacturers have no say.

  • @mikec2810
    @mikec2810 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video! Thanks for all your hard work that goes into these comparison videos! Awesome job!

  • @qRESCO
    @qRESCO Před 2 lety

    This channel is 24k solid gold.
    You can count I buy products that endures your stress test. God bless you brother.

  • @stevefox3763
    @stevefox3763 Před 3 lety +17

    You forgot to test the paper found in public toilets, that will strip anything ha ha

  • @uncleheide
    @uncleheide Před 3 lety +37

    Your tests are always well thought out, and you videos allow people to see exactly what your results you get. You have to be the most trustworthy unbiased guy on CZcams.

  • @HackMasterBlaster
    @HackMasterBlaster Před 2 lety

    I work on cars at a body shop and I’ve tried 3M, Norton, Sherwin Williams, Mirka and others and I’ve never seen anything better than 3M cubitron.
    Fantastic video.

  • @NOrlando952
    @NOrlando952 Před 2 lety

    I only have 3m and Diablo sandpaper products in my shop, I was very happy to see the results.

  • @BojarskyLeGrand
    @BojarskyLeGrand Před 3 lety +18

    I saw your channel growing, I'm very proud that I subscribed early. Keep doing a great job!

  • @BYOTools
    @BYOTools Před 3 lety +146

    Yesssssssss!!!! I think this is the most excited I’ve been for seeing one of your videos :) thank you!!

    • @BYOTools
      @BYOTools Před 3 lety +5

      Always feels good when you buy the right stuff after seeing your videos haha. Love Diablo. I’m gonna have to try out 3M for sure.

    • @bkelevate
      @bkelevate Před 3 lety +2

      @@BYOTools the 3M is awesome. Amazon has a package of 15 for $5. Three each of grits 80, 120, 150, 180, and 220. You won’t be disappointed. Just make sure it’s hook and loop or sticky. A buddy of mine ordered the wrong kind for his. Also love your videos as well. Keep up the good work.

    • @craig-robinson
      @craig-robinson Před 3 lety +1

      Brother, I use DA discs every day!! This is gold

    • @BYOTools
      @BYOTools Před 3 lety +1

      @@bkelevate wow bud! Love hearing that and I must say you have great taste in youtube channel haha! Thanks so much for the support and can’t wait to try 3m out.

  • @kraptastic333
    @kraptastic333 Před 25 dny

    Done a few years of body work, argued about abrasive choice almost daily. I swear by diablo sand net especially for roughing and paint prep, but 3m cubitron and trizact for any clear coat or color sanding. The extra cost can help one slow down when considering how much labor has already been put into the part come clear coat and cut and buff time.

  • @jacobrichert4378
    @jacobrichert4378 Před 2 lety

    I love this video, I’m a business student doing a project on cubitron II sanding discs and this video is perfect for it.

  • @Hypurian1
    @Hypurian1 Před 3 lety +8

    You are one of the few channels I don't skip ads on. I've gotten so much bang for my buck thanks to you! Never change PROJECT FARM 🚜 👌 😉 👍 ♥

  • @bensmith4563
    @bensmith4563 Před 3 lety +6

    3m being a top performer doesn't surprise me they mostly make pretty good stuff

  • @lm-usmc
    @lm-usmc Před 3 lety +1

    Another great vid. Thanks for your hard work.

  • @mdk36
    @mdk36 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for putting this video comparison together and sharing it. Much appreciated. Now I have a good reference which brand to use for my sander. Thanks 🙏🏽

  • @ron827
    @ron827 Před 3 lety +44

    Love your sandpaper testing methods.
    I can not imagine your testing methods for toilet paper. :-)

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +13

      Thank you! Me neither. lol

    • @ShugoAWay
      @ShugoAWay Před 3 lety +3

      Easy way would be tension test for toughness, molasses wipe test for cleaning and wet blender test for flushability

    • @debluetailfly
      @debluetailfly Před 3 lety +1

      @@tonycstech What is newspaper? I guess people have to wipe with their phone nowadays.

    • @ottokiehl5413
      @ottokiehl5413 Před 3 lety +4

      A German joke used to be: "Why is there never any toilet paper in public bathrooms? Because woodworkers steal it to use as sandpaper!"

    • @electronicsNmore
      @electronicsNmore Před 3 lety

      He may have saved Billy Ray's hands to connect up to a motor. Add some TP & Nutella, and you're good to go! LOL

  • @DoyleFuckinHargraves
    @DoyleFuckinHargraves Před 3 lety +13

    It looks like I’ve been using the wrong sandpaper as well! Awesome test!!

  • @multibusa
    @multibusa Před 2 lety

    This is a very well thought out comparison test and has confirmed my 3m abrasive preference which I have used in the auto industry for over 40 years. I regularly what this guys comparison videos as they are clearly unbiased and relevant. This guy rocks.

  • @Knapweed
    @Knapweed Před 3 lety

    Very timely review; I'm just about to buy a batch. Another great job on testing!

  • @elizabethvaux4420
    @elizabethvaux4420 Před 3 lety +20

    I knew that the cubitron would do well lol. I've been a supporter of it for years

  • @andie_pants
    @andie_pants Před 3 lety +70

    Dang, DeWalt... get your s--t together!

    • @trollmcclure1884
      @trollmcclure1884 Před 3 lety +5

      yeah, you dont have to make everything. Lets fire somebody

    • @loucifer323
      @loucifer323 Před 3 lety

      Dude do you think Dewalt makes their sandpaper, they make the best power tools that's good enough for me

    • @MarkMeadows90
      @MarkMeadows90 Před 3 lety

      DeWalt makes great all around power tools. Abrasives on the other hand, nah.

    • @dposcuro
      @dposcuro Před 3 lety +1

      @@loucifer323 *The best in some categories, but not all of them

    • @Darkcruzer23
      @Darkcruzer23 Před 3 lety

      @@loucifer323 project farm has already proven dewalt doesnt make the best power tools in every category. and even if they did, that doesnt excuse making a shitty product, OR charging entirely too much for it!

  • @jeffloveless6536
    @jeffloveless6536 Před 3 lety

    That was a great video. Thank you for doing it. I was looking for a better sand paper for my wood working. Thanks to you I found it. I ordered the 3M Cubitron paper. Keep up the videos.

  • @OMACMedicFiveZero
    @OMACMedicFiveZero Před rokem

    Best CZcamsr on the platform. Thank you for saving everyone time and money and never sacrificing quality

  • @49dashwoodproductions26
    @49dashwoodproductions26 Před 3 lety +41

    Greetings good sir! Another fine video! Now here's a idea: we all use it. Tape measures! I have to use one constantly but am I using the right brand (Stanley). They all eventually break one way or another. A toughness test would be great! Thank you.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +21

      I'll do it! Great video idea!

    • @miguelp4812
      @miguelp4812 Před 3 lety +3

      Concord carpenter channel did a really good one a couple years back, but there are some new contenders available now. I believe Stanley Fatmax was a top performer.

    • @49dashwoodproductions26
      @49dashwoodproductions26 Před 3 lety

      @@miguelp4812 fatmax IS my favorite

    • @mikefightmaster
      @mikefightmaster Před 3 lety +2

      Plot twist - easiest tape measure to find. I've purchased 5 gallons of the things and lucky to find one.

    • @John_Ridley
      @John_Ridley Před 3 lety

      I like FatMax myself. For other categories as well.

  • @Lost_Gaming_Inc
    @Lost_Gaming_Inc Před 3 lety +28

    I've wondered for years if my dad was throwing away money buying 3M sandpaper and products. I guess i'm going to have to eat my words and tell him what a great product it really is. But I guess he already knows lol.

    • @eugenetswong
      @eugenetswong Před 3 lety +3

      Why did you think that 3M is no good? I thought that they are good on average.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @j3b3mt1username
      @j3b3mt1username Před 3 lety +3

      @@eugenetswong he didn't say they are not good. he was wondering if they are worth the price =)

    • @eugenetswong
      @eugenetswong Před 3 lety

      @@j3b3mt1username Fair enough, but it's hard to imagine them being good, if money is being thrown away.

    • @d.e.garber6643
      @d.e.garber6643 Před 3 lety +4

      A disc that lasts 20 percent longer and costs 250 percent more, is a conundrum for me. On one hand, it might save a Theoretical hour and a half per day. However, the reality is maybe 20 minutes . The paper savings is an questionable. I am a guy who walked into an automobile paint supply for a few sheets of sandpaper, post spraying primer, and saw a bill for $55. Back in the 90s I used a fast drying patch, lots of hugh quality oil spray of doors, and would spend 70 dollars for 1 or 2 rooms on sandpaper. So, I don't take the cost of sandpaper lightly. I went through hundreds of sheets on a few hundred feet of railing and backing 2 by 4 for strip and restaining, refinish.
      I routinely buy hundreds of 7 inch 24 grit grinder discs. I assure you that at 90 cents a resin backed disc beats a $5 3m disc every time.
      In this video, the diablo 36 cent disc (they are actually 20 cents) and the 3m stood out. If I didn't sand a lot, or it were not my money (the boss' money) I would go for the 3m. Now, if a guy could sand worth of diablo 10 hours of doors in 8 hours using 3m. If my labor is worth $15-$70 depending on the time of the year, this would be balanced against the extra cost of the 3m paper, which i would not be surprised if more than $140 given the kind of price gouging paint stores are guilty of..... It takes really big jobs and writing the data down, side by side, to form a good opinion.... From this video, the bet is on 3m or the diablo to go head to head in a real long job.

  • @XerxezsX
    @XerxezsX Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for these tests

  • @Juneyt22
    @Juneyt22 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for getting to the point and showing what matters. Plus thank you so much for your time and afford.