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10 Surprising Ways to Use Sandpaper

Author

Robert King

Published Apr 05, 2026

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Sharpen Sewing Needles

Think twice before throwing out a used piece of fine-grit sandpaper; the unused edges or corners are perfect for tucking into your sewing box. Poking your sewing needles through sandpaper a few times, or twisting them inside a folded piece of sandpaper, will make them sharper than ever.