For those who have not tried them I have found these blocks work well for final sanding of both wooden and glass laminated bows prior to applying the clear finish.
The foam core is relatively hard yet flexible enough to get into shaped risers and tips.
They cost about $2.30 [which may seem expensive] at the local hardware but I believe that the finished result and time saved justifies the price.
Daryl.
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Re: Sanding Blocks.
I've been using them myself too Daryl as I had some left over from some plastering I was doing on my house.Work well.
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Re: Sanding Blocks.
Thank Daryl, I'll give them a go this week.
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Re: Sanding Blocks.
These are great. You can also get them in 24 packs, with eight of each grade, for about $12.
They also work quite well with sandpaper wrapped around them too. Still flexible and easy to control.
They also work quite well with sandpaper wrapped around them too. Still flexible and easy to control.
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Re: Sanding Blocks.
I have used these in the past too with good results. There are also mini ones (used for polishing fingernails..dont ask how I know that) which are good for very fine work(bone nock ends)
there is of course my patented pool noodle cut to shape, dble sided tape and sandpaper technique
there is of course my patented pool noodle cut to shape, dble sided tape and sandpaper technique
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then married by bowyer, transforms when first drawn"
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then married by bowyer, transforms when first drawn"
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Re: Sanding Blocks.
They look good Daryl.
Pitty they will cost about $7 each at Weipa's Mitre11!
Pitty they will cost about $7 each at Weipa's Mitre11!
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