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I really like the preppin weapon sanding blocks. Had this idea last time I was using gray scotch brite pads to "de-nib" between coats of finish. Worked great, and easier on the hands than holding the pad directly or wrapping it around a block of wood. I thought it might tear, but the pad that's on there has done a bunch of panels.
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How do you like that for sanding? I remember my Dad had one when I was a kid. You used to be able to buy them at the hardware store but the only place I've seen them lately is Lee Valley and Amazon. At $25 I'm hoping the quality is good.
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On sale at Woodcraft $17.99
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Rob: I really like them for sanding. Sturdy and well made, 1/4 sheet, quick to load, just the right amount of flex or give. I keep several of them, each loaded with a different grit (although if you have the strips precut, it only takes a few seconds to switch paper).
George...thanks for the sale tip; I may have to pick up another one or two.
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George - Thanks for the tip. I ordered a couple. Delivered they're the same price as Amazon (Woodcraft sale price plus freight and tax versus Amazon regular price plus tax and free freight) but I thought I send some business to the Woodcraft guys for a change.
Paul - Thanks for the vote of confidence. I've been using a little homebrew block for years and it doesn't hold the paper very well.
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I love them and have three. Red, yellow and green — each with different grits typically 120, 150, 220.
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Good suggestion. Thanks
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another way I've found to use the scotch pads is with a hand sander with loops - pads stick to them quite nicely. And the PW is an outstanding sanding block - I have 5 of them.
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20 minutes after I ordered these from Woodcraft I got an email telling me the promo code for the free shipping. A little late. An hour after that they sent me an email telling me they were out of stock and backordered. I cancelled the order. Once I get the cancellation confirmed I'll go to Amazon.Originally Posted by Rob Luter
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I have several each loaded with a different grit and readily accessible. It is so nice to be able to have the right grit handy. And the block can hold up to three sheets at a time, a real time saver!
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My Amazon order showed up today. I’m very impressed with the quality of these. Very stout construction. A little spendy for a sanding block but on reflection worth every penny.
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Preppin' Weapon another comment.
As others, I have multiples with a different grit on each one. Two great advances over the previous 3 M rubber blocks I've used.
#1 they have the correct firmness. With the 3Ms they were mushy at times and the "nails" sometime would get bent over.
#2 I usually cut a full sheet of paper into fourths. With the 3Ms there is a lot of paper folded over in order to get the proper tension, with the PW's you really gain a good amount to use, with less waste because of the clamping system used..
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