Why Didn't I Think of this Before? Throw Away your old Sanding Block and make these... Seriously
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2023
- Twice the sanding fun in a single block! A double sided, easy to make sanding block that you can really get a grip on. The paper is locked tightly and doesn't slip and can be changed in seconds.
I've made several sanding blocks over the years, but I think this one is probably the most practical. I used construction grade lumber to make the block and got fancy with the walnut clamps, but these can be made from any type of wood. You can even add a rubber padding to the face if you want something a bit softer.
These use a 1/4 sheet of standard sized sandpaper (11" x 9"), but can be sized bigger to use half of a sheet for sanding larger surfaces.
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Twice the sanding fun in a single block! A double sided, easy to make sanding block that you can really get a grip on. The paper is locked tightly and doesn't slip and can be changed in seconds.
I've made several sanding blocks over the years, but I think this one is probably the most practical. I used construction grade lumber to make the block and got fancy with the walnut clamps, but these can be made from any type of wood. You can even add a rubber padding to the face if you want something a bit softer.
These use a 1/4 sheet of standard sized sandpaper (11" x 9"), but can be sized bigger to use half of a sheet for sanding larger surfaces.
Terrific idea! I'm definitely gonna give it a try, with a small change. I'll cut the groove in only one side. The sandpaper will be twice as long and I should be able to use all 3 sides of the block 😬
The the blocks! Thoughts on the value of using hard wood for the block? Would that be better for flatness, or worse because it’s less forgiving?
Just curious: what do you prefer, same grit on both sides of the block, or two different grits? I'm thinking two grits. But I'm curious about what you do. Thanks for the idea; very cool.
Sorry but can't be changing paper in seconds. It would take me 10 min to find my screw driver
It sort of slows things down only having one sanding block. This version looks really easy to make and having three or four sanding blocks loaded up with different grits will be very useful.
im 18, just bought 1400 dollars worth of tools and am currently a framer, I one day strive to be like you. this is just straight up art.
Holy crap. I'd been watching your speaker build videos for a while but only just discovered you've got videos showing how to build everything needed in a workshop. From scratch. I'll be spending the entire weekend watching everything you've uploaded and then my entire life building them all! Router table first!
Elegant simplicity. The minimalist sanding block. Nice work, John!
Wow, so simple and smart idea! I am definitely gonna try this out! Thank you
Thanks!
So do I!
I appreciate that John knows what a 'flat head screw' is!
Of all the block designs, this is my favorite.
John, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity. So simple, yet so effective! Awesome!
I made 3 of them in a couple of hours from scrap I had in the shop. They work great and they look great too. Thanks John.
That's either simply elegant, or elegantly simple!
I normally just wrap paper around (on 3 sides) of a rectangular block of cork. Never had it slip, and does the job. Also find the extra give in the cork can help some applications. But as you said... anything to hate sanding less... so I will give this a try!
After 30 years I finally look forward to hand sanding.
Do you EVER have any time when you're NOT thinking? LOL This is brilliant! Thank you!
Great idea to match the size against 1/4 of a standard sheet of sandpaper. I like that.
John your ingenuity is neverending. I'll definitely be making these!
It’s the simple things. Thanks John.
I love watching brilliant people create simple solutions! Thank you for making this video!
Wish my shop was this clean and organized lol
What a simple, clever design. I'll definitely be making a set of these for the shop. Thanks John!
There is beauty in a simple design.
I am totally gonna make a few of these for myself
As usual, more woodworking genius from John! Those sanding blocks are terrific! 👍👍
Freakin' brilliant, John. It's been a delight watching and participating in the evolution of this basic tool with you over the years. Thank you for sharing.
John, you are a genius!
I think I like this version best. (so far)
Very elegant design. Well done
so simple, yet so effective and useful, this is an incredible design!
Nice design!
Best sanding block I've seen..
you do a great job talking along with your work.
Cheers, Lee
Added to my to do list, great idea to use 2 grit sand paper. Ive been using cork blocks for many years given to me by an old carpenter, very easy to change paper and you can use the 4 sides. Big thumbs up.
I like these sanding blocks.
I'm 100% going to make some of these. Great videos as always, John!
Definitely my favorite so far - I've made all of your previous designs and am looking forward to giving this one a shot 👍
Clean. Nothing more to say. So making this.
Your sandpaper cutter is brilliant!
Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!
Nice and simple! Thanks John.
I’m definitely going to make these. Brilliant. Thanks John
Brilliant implementation! On my to-do list.
I love them! I was thinking, maybe add a little round "groove" for the fingers?
I'll definitely be making these. Thank you!
Thanks for the idea John, that is very nice and useful!!!
Looks great on paper. I think this is pure genius on your part.
That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it.
love it, great little project
Brilliant! You always have projects that are useful! I will make these. ❤️from Colorado. Thanxz
Great idea and thanks for sharing! So simple, yet briliant!
Thanks for sharing this, John. Made 3 myself today...almost complete.
Great idea and well done.
Outstanding! Very simple, but so effective. Great Idea Thank you.
Another cool innovation here... nice job!
Nice little project John.
Thanks for sharing.
You always make it look so easy!
Thanks for this video John. I made a couple this weekend. A nice quick half-hour project and they work really well. I need to get some more 2x4 timber, and then I'll make 3-4 more. I plan to label them all on the end with the grit so I have them ready to go and I know which one is which.
Such a great design, thanks John
Great idea!
I Love this!! Thank you!!
Great idea. I will have to give it a try!
Brilliant idea John!!
Nice simple design. Good job John
Very clever idea - will be making some!
Great work John.
I quite like that idea might make me a couple tomorrow. Thanks John
Great simple design. Thanks
And you get your sandpaper in attractive pastel shades too, looks lovely with the walnut. 😁
Those are really nice!
Great job on the sanding blocks John! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP
You are the Chef John of wood working! Great design Btw!
Love it! ❤
Pretty cool idea!
I've said this before and I'll say it again: you have a marvelous engineer's mind. Coming from me that's a compliment.
If I may be allowed, I was a cabinet maker and furniture restorer for nearly 40 years. I personally have about 40 very different sanding blocks. Different radius round and hollow. Then there are a special series with hardwoods. I tend to favour the cloth bound sanding sheets, and sometimes rolls. For sanding complex mouldings I break it down into flats (1st), hollows, and rounds. These special cauls (blocks) are cork lined. I find this way the paper doesn't clog up so much. Some woods are almost oily, and can clog up the paper terribly. I'm also starting to use the Mirka Abranet sanding mesh- that doesn't clog AT ALL. I personally moisten the surface between sanding with very hot water. This brings up the fibres. The end result is spectacular (320/400 and sometimes up to 1000 grit) on woods like Ebony, Boxwood, Amarillo, and ivory.
When you've done decades of French (shellac) polishing, and when a hole of even 0.002's looks like a crater, you get very fussy about how you sand. I never do freehand sanding, even on spindles and turned wood.
You have just met Mr. Fussy!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Greetings from France 🇫🇷
Sandpaper is valuable to me. As someone who doesn't have many power tools, can't just go buy them (I've had to find other ways to cut and shape wood and do other things). I've been looking for a cube with sandpaper on the sides, perhaps even with different grits. I thought it wouldn't be that hard to find and would exist. But when I've look it up there's just been sponges, shopping can be pretty aggravating.
Please don't steal this.
Simple. Beautiful
Great design. Thanks
WOW that`s awesome you need to patent it. A great idea from a great woodworker. Thanks for sharing.
Perhaps putting a spring under the v-block would make it simpler to change paper, although it makes the assembly more complicated.
wow, nice job, John!!!!!!!!
Simple, beautiful and brilliant! Good job John!
Thanks Andrea :)
Always thinking outside the box. Thanks.
Awesome video John 👍
Thanks :)
genius design!!!
Brilliant, John! I'm definitely going to try a few of them as well! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Clever as usual--cool project, John!
THIS IS BADASS!
Love your work
Yep.. I'll be making them.. as ever.. simple, elegant and a cost-effective solution
Saved and soon to be built. Thx.
NICE, very good idea!!
I'll have to make some!
Nice John!👍
Awesome!!! Well Done John!!! Thank You For Sharing!!!! 🔥👍😎🤯
Nice blocks John. Great video thumbs up.
Just made a set. I think they are going to be very useful.
Pretty nice!
Ideia brilhante. Obrigado.
Smart and simple.
Nice idea. An improvement would be to drill through an sink a nut in the other side clamp and use a machine screw. I think these wood screws will make the holes larger over time.
Alternatively you can sink cylindrical furniture nuts in the block.
That's pretty ingenious.
Always good stuff