Trick of the Trade: Protecting Abrasive Discs

It's often said that attention to small details makes the difference between a good wood flooring contractor and a great one. Here's a small detail that will help prolong the life of your sanding discs. As they ride in your truck or van, they bounce around and rub against each other, dulling them out. To prevent that, cut some cardboard or poster board to size and put it between them.

Thanks to Jon Wiegel of J & W Hardwood Flooring Inc. in Brighton, Colo., for his tip. Do you have a Trick of the Trade? Send it to [email protected].