Sanding blocks

[DanL]

How do you guys attach your sand paper to your sanding blocks, I've been using double faced tape. It works but is a pain when changing papers.

 

[Ryan Meyering]

I don't attach the paper, I just wrap it around the block. Works for me!

Ryan



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[Bruce Jensky]

Depends on what I'm sanding...

Sometimes I fasten a whole sheet of sandpaper to a large sheet of Plexi-glass and then sand the item by moving it vs. the paper.

To hold a blade, I fasten it with a loop of duct tape on my sanding block. This way, I get a good grip and hold the item square.

For small items, guards, bolsters, etc..., I'll use the same trick, a rolled up loop of duct tape on my finger tip. This way, I do not sand down my fingers trying to grip something as small as a dime...

For my belt sander, I use a 5" magnetic blade holder available from K&G, Jantz, etc... I lay a layer, worn out sheet, jeans, pillow case (muz' be cotton...) over the magnet to protect the finish on the blade. You would be surprised how deep a steel filing, belt grip (ceramic...) can dig into the finish...

In unique situations, I may cut a special sanding block out to fit. I also use several round, half-round, flat (various diameters 1/2", 3/4", and widths) and I have several old large 12" files with all sides sanded off and just hold the sand paper in place with my fingers (allows quick change as you go to progressively finer grit). However, if I need to do a lot of "file" sanding, I will spray the back of sandpaper with spray glue. It's permanent for all intent and purposes and you can easily peel it off with a fingernail...

Hope this gives you some ideas...

Bruce

 

[Jake Evans]

I use an autobody sanding block. Its hardish rubber and it has its own means for attaching sandpaper.There are slots on each end with little spikes inside that grab the paper when you roll the edges back. It works great.

Jake

 

[T. J.]

I use a 1 1/4x1/2x6 in block of corian with the edges rounded off on the handle end. I cut my sandpaper into 1 1/2 x 11 inch strips with a paper cutter, and wrap around one end. when a side gets worn, just unwrap half a turn and keep going.

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[DanL]

Bruce I think the spray glue is what I'm looking for. What's the name of it and where can I get it?

 

[Brett Bennett]

Dan,

I purchase my at the hardware store. It is expensive but lasts for a long time. I think 3M and Scotchbrite make it in aerosol.

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