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Some scrap wood and a few simple steps are all it takes to build this basic, ust-have shooter1 a FIGURE FIRST: cur inside curve, then glue two pieces together to form the block SECOND: cut to final shape and cut dado on front of block mm One of the most basic tools every shop needs is a simple sanding block. I've used everything from a piece of scrap wood to a specially manufactured block to get the job done. But none of them ever really had the features I needed, so I built the custom sanding block you see in the photo above. This sanding block provides a good secure grip and still fits comfortably in my hand. Plus, the size and shape provide good visibility of the surface being sanded and allow me to get into even the tightest corners with ease. ■ It's made from pine so it's lightweight. This means less fatigue during long periods of sanding. And finally, the block lets you use either standard or self-adhesive sandpaper. Shaping the Block. Building the sanding block is a snap. All you'll need are two pieces of pine — one y2"-thick piece for the base and a second 2"-thick piece to form the handle. Then you'll need to clamp the blocks together and trace the pattern shown below on to them. I made a trip to the band saw to ctit the inside curve for the handle. Then it was a simple matter to glue dado for clamping pad 22 ShonNotPsNn S7 |
