{"product_id":"nail-sanding-bands-200-per-tub-80-240-grit","title":"Nail Sanding Bands, 200 per Tub, 80 to 240 Grit Sets and Singles","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanding bands are the consumable that does the everyday work on an e-file: slip a band onto a mandrel, spin it up and shape, smooth or take down product, then replace the band when it wears. Buying them 200 to a tub means you stop rationing them, which is how you get consistent results on every nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tub holds 200 bands of one grit and comes with 2 silver mandrels, so you can start immediately and keep a spare. Choose a single grit, or build your range with a duo, a trio or all four grits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in each set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe e-file, bits and dust control are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery tub: 200 sanding bands of one grit and 2 mandrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaping Duo: two tubs, 120 grit and 240 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday Trio: three tubs, 120, 180 and 240 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Range: four tubs, 80, 120, 180 and 240 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle tubs: 80, 120, 180 or 240 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach band is about 13 mm (0.51 in) long with an inner diameter of 6 mm and an outer diameter of roughly 8 mm (0.31 in). The mandrels have a 3\/32 in shank and are about 3.9 cm (1.53 in) long. The bands are made for nail drills and other drills that take sanding bands. Check that your handpiece takes a 3\/32 in shank before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a grit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrit is the number of abrasive particles; the lower the number, the coarser the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 grit: the coarsest, used for fast removal and rough shaping of artificial enhancements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 grit: a medium all-rounder for shaping and general work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180 grit: finer, for blending and smoothing a surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 grit: the finest, for a smooth finish before polish or top coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush a band onto the mandrel until it sits flat at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the mandrel in your e-file handpiece and set a low speed to begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove the band lightly across the surface and keep it moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the band when it loses its bite and switch to a finer grit to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 80, 120 and 180 grit bands are brown and the 240 grit bands are black, so you can tell grits apart at a glance. Always follow the instructions of your e-file and wear eye protection when using any drill bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/80w-nail-dust-collector\"\u003e80W Nail Dust Collector: Dual-Fan Desktop Unit with Hand Pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tungsten-carbide-nail-drill-bits\"\u003eTungsten Carbide Nail Drill Bit Sets: 3, 5 or 10 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many bands are in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tub holds 200 bands of a single grit, with 2 mandrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich grit should I start with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e120 grit is a good first choice for general shaping, and 240 grit for finishing. The Shaping Duo gives you both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special e-file?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mandrels have a 3\/32 in shank, the common size for nail e-files. Check your handpiece before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix grits in one order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The duo, trio and complete range sets mix grits for you, or choose single tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the mandrels reusable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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