EZ-FLO 45205 Waterproof Emery Cloth, Blue

This emery cloth seems well made comes at a very reasonable price. Works well.

Copper Pipe Prep Made Easy – Simple Tool That Just Works This is one of those small, inexpensive tools that ends up being surprisingly useful if you do any kind of plumbing or metal work. I picked this up mainly for prepping copper pipes before fittings, and it does exactly what it’s supposed to do—no fuss, no learning curve. The 120 grit hits a nice balance. It’s aggressive enough to clean oxidation, paint, or light corrosion off copper quickly, but not so rough that it gouges or damages the pipe. After a few passes, you get that clean, shiny surface you want for a good seal—especially important if you’re using push-to-connect fittings or doing any soldering. What I really like is the cloth backing. Compared to regular sandpaper, it’s more flexible and wraps easily around pipes, which makes the job faster and more controlled. You can tear off exactly what you need, and a little goes a long way. The waterproof aspect is also legit—I’ve used it in slightly damp conditions and it doesn’t fall apart like cheap paper-backed sandpaper. For DIY projects, HVAC work, or basic metal cleanup, this is just a solid, dependable item. It’s also cheap enough that you don’t feel bad cutting off a fresh strip every time. A couple things to keep in mind: It’s really designed for metal, not wood or delicate surfaces—this grit would be too rough for finishing work. Also, since it’s a roll, there’s no dispenser, so you’ll just be tearing pieces manually. Not a big deal, but worth noting. Bottom line: Simple, effective, and very affordable—if you’re doing any plumbing or metal prep work, this is one of those must-have basics that makes the job easier.

Used this to prep copper pipe for sweat soldering. I only had to use less than 8 inches of this to clean up eight 1 inch copper pipe connections. After all the sanding, the emory cloth was still in good shape and could've done more if I needed. Works great for cleaning up dirty copper pipes and to debur copper pipes too if you don't have a deburring tool. Although if you use this to debur copper pipe, it will take a lot longer than using a deburring pen. Follow up with a scotch brite pad and the copper is ready for flux.

Great product and easy to use. Definitely worth the price. Received in good condition albeit a little bit later than expected.

Worked perfectly.