I was in Lowe's trying to find something I could place a piece of sandpaper on in order to sharpen a blade without the sandpaper slipping away as I pushed the knife edge across it.
I found a 12"X12" vinyl floor tile that has a sticky backing. Cost from .29 cents to $1.48 per tile. Leaving the sticky backing covered, I cut it into (4)-3 inch strips.
Next I cut my sandpaper into 3 " strips. I like the Wet or dry 320,400,600,and 2000 grit sizes.
I then peeled the back off of the sticky side of the floor tile and stuck one of the strips of sandpaper to it,grit side facing out.
You now have 4 custom made pads to work your blade on.
I tried it out by placing the pad down on a peice of 2X4 board and it seems to work perfectly,no slippage so far.
Make sure you push your knife edge away(trailing edge) from you or you will surely cut up the piece of sandpaper. If you sharpen the knife just like you would strop a razor on a leather strop,you'll have a razor egde in record time..
I stopped by Home Depot yesterday and found the tiles for .29 cents each.
These are very thin and easily cut with a knife.
Actually all you need to do is score the tile then bend it and it will break along your scoring line.
It appears you can use the pad multiple times by simply peeling your used sandpaper off and replacing it with a new one.
Check the sticky side of the tiles closely some are made with tiny projections and others are smooth. The cheapies appear to be the smoothest.
Comments welcomed on how the easiest way to make in volume and if they might be a profitable flea market seller?
I found a 12"X12" vinyl floor tile that has a sticky backing. Cost from .29 cents to $1.48 per tile. Leaving the sticky backing covered, I cut it into (4)-3 inch strips.
Next I cut my sandpaper into 3 " strips. I like the Wet or dry 320,400,600,and 2000 grit sizes.
I then peeled the back off of the sticky side of the floor tile and stuck one of the strips of sandpaper to it,grit side facing out.
You now have 4 custom made pads to work your blade on.
I tried it out by placing the pad down on a peice of 2X4 board and it seems to work perfectly,no slippage so far.
Make sure you push your knife edge away(trailing edge) from you or you will surely cut up the piece of sandpaper. If you sharpen the knife just like you would strop a razor on a leather strop,you'll have a razor egde in record time..
I stopped by Home Depot yesterday and found the tiles for .29 cents each.
These are very thin and easily cut with a knife.
Actually all you need to do is score the tile then bend it and it will break along your scoring line.
It appears you can use the pad multiple times by simply peeling your used sandpaper off and replacing it with a new one.
Check the sticky side of the tiles closely some are made with tiny projections and others are smooth. The cheapies appear to be the smoothest.
Comments welcomed on how the easiest way to make in volume and if they might be a profitable flea market seller?
