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Assorted Sanding Sleeves 16-Piece — 4 Matched Sizes, Full 60/80/120/240 Grit Progression (71710)
Full Grit Progression. Four Matched Sizes. One Complete Starting Kit.
When you're setting up a new drum sanding station or working a project from rough-cut through finished surface, you need more than two grits. The POWERTEC 71710 covers the full four-stage abrasive progression — 60, 80, 120, and 240 grit — across four matched diameter-length sleeve sizes. Where the 71709 supplies multiple sleeves of two grits for production depth, the 71710 covers all four grit stages with one sleeve each — the right assortment for sampling the full progression, establishing a new setup, or keeping one of each grit available on each drum size without committing to production quantities.
Each sleeve size has matched diameter and length dimensions — the sleeve length equals the drum diameter for each size, which corresponds to shorter rubber sanding drum sets where drum length and diameter are equal. All 16 sleeves are aluminum oxide — the same self-sharpening, clog-resistant abrasive as the 71709, appropriate for wood, light metal, and plastic sanding applications across the full grit range.
At a Glance
Complete Contents — Size & Grit Breakdown
| Size (Dia × Length) | 60 Grit | 80 Grit | 120 Grit | 240 Grit | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" × 1/2" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Tight radius curves, narrow grooves, small mortise walls |
| 3/4" × 1" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Medium curves, guitar bodies, cabinet arches, template work |
| 1" × 1" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | General curved sanding, chair profiles, furniture aprons |
| 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Broad curves, large arches, flat-to-curve transitions |
4 sizes × 4 grits × 1 sleeve each = 16 sleeves total
The Full Grit Progression — From Stock Removal to Near-Finish
Heavy stock removal, saw mark elimination, rough shaping and profile fitting. Use first on hard species or high-stock removal passes.
Follows 60 grit to refine shape and remove coarse scratches. Primary working grit for most hardwood curved sanding operations.
Removes 80 grit scratches and brings the surface to pre-finish quality. Final drum sanding stage before hand sanding or finishing.
Fine surface prep — removes 120 grit marks on softwood or detail pieces. Can be used as a final sanding stage before applying stain or topcoat.
Each sleeve in this set has equal diameter and length dimensions — 1/2" × 1/2", 3/4" × 1", 1" × 1", and 1-1/2" × 1-1/2". These correspond to shorter rubber sanding drums where the drum length matches the drum diameter, commonly found in benchtop oscillating spindle sander kits and compact drill press drum sets. Verify your rubber drum dimensions (both diameter and length) before ordering — these sleeves will not fit standard 2-1/2"-long drums (see POWERTEC 71709 for the 2-1/2" length assortment). Matching sleeve length to drum length is essential for a secure grip and consistent sanding performance.
71710 vs 71709 — Choosing the Right Sleeve Assortment
| Feature | 71709 — Production Pack | 71710 — Full Progression Pack (This) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Sleeves | 24 | 16 |
| Sleeve Length | All 2-1/2" (one standard length) | Matched to diameter (1/2"–1-1/2") |
| Diameters | 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" | 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" |
| Grits | 80 & 120 only | 60, 80, 120 & 240 — full progression |
| Quantity per combo | 3 per size per grit | 1 per size per grit |
| Best for | Production runs — replenishment depth on two working grits | Full progression — new setups, variety work, all four grit stages |
- Full Four-Grit Progression — 60 through 240: 60 for aggressive removal, 80 for primary shaping, 120 for smoothing, 240 for near-finish prep — the complete sanding progression from rough to ready-for-finish in one assortment.
- Four Matched Diameter-Length Sizes: 1/2" × 1/2", 3/4" × 1", 1" × 1", and 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" — matched sleeve dimensions for shorter rubber sanding drums where diameter and length are equal.
- Full Progression Coverage per Size: Every drum diameter covered at all four grits — one sleeve of each grit available for each drum size without stocking four separate packs.
- Aluminum Oxide Construction: Self-sharpening grain cuts fast on wood and light metal, resists loading, and maintains cutting performance through the life of the sleeve across all four grit levels.
- Correct Starting Inventory: The right assortment for establishing a new drum sanding setup — covers all grits and all four common drum sizes in one purchase.
- Wood, Light Metal, and Plastic: Aluminum oxide works across wood species, aluminum and non-ferrous metal, and plastic fabrication at all four grit stages.
Where This Assortment Gets Used
Product Specifications
- SKU / Part Number: 71710
- Total Pieces: 16 Sanding Sleeves
- Sizes (Diameter × Length): 1/2"×1/2", 3/4"×1", 1"×1", 1-1/2"×1-1/2" — Matched Dimensions
- Grits: 60, 80, 120, 240 — 1 Sleeve per Grit per Size
- Distribution: 4 sizes × 4 grits × 1 sleeve = 16 total
- Abrasive Material: Premium Aluminum Oxide — Self-Sharpening, Clog-Resistant
- Compatible Drums: Matched-dimension rubber expansion drums — verify drum diameter AND length match sleeve dimensions before ordering
- Suitable Materials: Hardwood, Softwood, MDF, Plywood, Light Metal (Aluminum, Non-Ferrous), Plastic
- vs 71709: 71709 = 24 pieces, 2-1/2" length, 80+120 grit, 3 per combo (depth/replenishment). 71710 = 16 pieces, matched lengths, 60+80+120+240 grit, 1 per combo (full progression/setup)
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