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SANDING BLOCKS HOW TO
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There are a couple of advantages to using a sanding block rather than reaching for your power sander.

smoothing out rough spots on various flat surfacesĪdvantages of a Sanding Sponge or Block over Power Sanding.

making sure all edges are smooth after cutting.

preparing intricate wooden parts before staining or painting.

cleaning up small areas like joints or detail work.

removing fine scratches from surfaces such as glass & metal.

smoothing out irregular surfaces on small pieces.

Returning moldings to an original profile.

wood finishing (of course!) but over a small area.

Some of the tasks where you might use a sanding block or a sanding sponge include: Sanding blocks are generally used when the job is too delicate or detailed, even for a sanding mouse or detail sander. Typical Jobs a Sanding Block is Used for: A “block” doesn’t always have to be a rectangle! You can also wrap the sandpaper around a dowel or scrap of PVC pipe to get the right shape and size. It’s important to use a sanding block that is soft enough so that it won’t damage your workpiece. Some even include an attachment so they can be used as a scraper. Sanding blocks come in all shapes and sizes some are made specifically for woodworking while others are designed for general purposes like painting. Typically, the finer the grit sandpaper on the block you are using, the more control and finesse it will give you. It’s usual for sanding blocks to have different grits of sandpaper on one side of the block so that you can get more control over how much material gets removed by each pass. Rubber sanding blocks are the most common these days. They’re usually made from foam rubber or solid wood with an abrasive surface (usually sandpaper) attached to them. What a Typical Sanding Block Is LikeĪ sanding block or sanding sponge is the most important tool in your arsenal when you are refinishing furniture or doing other fine work when dry sanding.

SANDING BLOCKS HOW TO

You’re supposed to know what a sanding block is, even if you’re not a pro – yet I get a lot of people asking me what one is, how to make one, and what you’re supposed to do with it. Final Block's are ideal for those looking to achieve quality results.Here’s one of those ‘so obvious you daren’t ask’ type questions that I get all the time. Melomotive aims to produce products that improve efficiency and increase quality in the refinish process. Soft Block (White) - the finisher on all surface shapes, designed for final sanding before jumping to orbital sanders. Medium Block (Red) - density is perfect for intermediate use on all surfaces and chasing grit marks from previous sanding processes. Ideal grit range is 600-800.įirm Block (Black) - best suited on slightly curved surfaces, both convex and concave in initial cutting stages. Hard “Glass” Block (Clear) - ideal for initial sanding to eliminate peel on both primer and clears on large near flat surfaces.

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The Final Block's allow sanding of details with ease, while maintaining a full cutting surface. These multi facet Final Block's have the autobody technician and detailer in mind. The 7 pieces of varying densities allow paint correction for a range of surface shapes and grit levels. From de-nibbing, spot repairs to complete vehicle refinishing and detailing, they work best with finer grit papers. The Final Block's are ideally suited from 600 grit upwards. The Final Block range is designed to achieve a perfect paint finish, whether it be for final sanding before paint application or sanding clear coats, in preparation for polishing. As the name suggests, this product is designed specifically to be used during the final stages of the sanding process before polishing. Final Blocks – 7 piece detail sanding block set. For a perfect finish, you need perfect tools.