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Prashun Patel
09-11-2008, 8:22 AM
I saw a post in Neanderthal Heaven titled 'float' and it reminded me of a tip I'd like to pass on:
If any of you like to use push blocks on the router table or saw, I have a cheap alternative to the $6 ones you can get from Rockler or WCraft:
I bought a few $0.59 plastic grout floats from Lowes to which I adhered sections of an old computer mouse pad. The handle ain't angled like the other ones, but it works fine for me.
Jim Becker
09-11-2008, 9:15 AM
They are available in multiple sizes, too...
John Thompson
09-11-2008, 11:57 AM
I use the larger tile grout ones from the Box with about a 1/2" rubber base on them... then put a piece of self adhesive 120 grit paper on the bottom. I like the larger ones as the handle is bigger and you have some major area between the bottom and your hand in the handle.
Sarge..
Lori Kleinberg
09-11-2008, 1:11 PM
Great idea :cool: thanks.
Bob Fraser
09-11-2008, 3:15 PM
And you can also use the drywall sander pads that have larger surfaces, and large handle-grips. Leave an old sheet in place for some grip.
Nissim Avrahami
09-11-2008, 3:42 PM
Personally, I don't like any kind of "pads", from my experience, they become slippery after some usage.
I glued "anti-skid tape" (the one used for bath tabs) or just sanding paper...
niki
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Prashun Patel
09-11-2008, 4:28 PM
That's what I love about this forum. You can put forth a Hyundai of a tip, and someone's already found a way to Rolls Royce it!!!
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