Shop-Made Sanding Block (FREE PLANS)

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One of the most basic tools every shop needs is a simple sanding block. This sanding block provides a good secure grip and still fits comfortably in your hand. Plus, the size and shape provide good visibility of the surface being sanded and allows you 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.
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[@dlk4318]

Excellent tool shape, very meticulously made for better performance and lesser chance of hurting yourself while using it

[@g.fortin3228]

Best quality sanding block I've seen... gonna have to make one. Tired of scraping my fingers and knuckles too. Nice little scap project indeed ! Thanks

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@brgovender8879]

Beautifully designed and very practical. I will definitely make a few. Thanks once again for your inspiring ideas. Bobby from South Africa.

[@brianmacintosh7750]

Good thing to spend some lock down time on.

[@deweygravesjr.122]

Very nice. Who isn't a wood hoarder!

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Yeah, I'm really trying to use up a lot of my scraps now that I can't just run out and get more supplies any time I want right now.

[@williamellis8993]

Nice little project with useful results. Phil, you're the last remaining member of the Woogsmith shop. I've watched a long time and have seen many faces come and go. Stay safe. Bill

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Thanks, but technically, Chris appeared in Season 1 of the Woodsmith Shop, so he is a legacy as well. :)

[@williamellis8993]

@@WoodsmithShowandmagazine I didn't remember.

[@kathleenbasieiwcz4636]

I like this project and I will be making one if not 2. Thanks Phil.

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Great! Best of luck.

[@idiotluggage]

Great ideas for making this. Thank you for sharing!

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

You are welcome! 👍

[@brianmcgrevey9832]

Just a thought, put the sandpaper groove in, on the bandsaw before you taper the sides. I’m going to make a couple of these they look very handy.

[@dsdragoon]

Great project for while we are stuck at home.

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Absolutely! Might as well keep yourself busy with shop projects... plus it doesn't take much wood. :)

[@eskoven]

Nice sanding block. The only change I would make is using a router table to make the notch for the front of the block. Not sure how many people have or use a router plane anymore. I would do this step while the block is a rectangular shape, before cutting the angled sides on the bandsaw.

[@salvatoresalvio204]

BEL VIDEO. BEN DESCRITTO E BEN ILLUSTRATO CON SEMPLICI ED EFFICIENTI IMMAGINI. COMPLIMENTI,PER LA BELLA REALIZZAZIONE DEL PROGETTO. SALUTI SALVIO

[@edwardbischof3161]

Choo Choo Eddie-Really great tip.

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Thanks! 😀

[@edhiestand1197]

do you have a source for the knobs?

[@grg121344]

Thanks for insert installation jig idea :)

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

You are welcome!

[@mattbowers5342]

Very nice, thank you!

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

You're welcome!

[@brianmcgrevey9832]

Very good, well done.

[@pablolynch1152]

Love it

[@apostolossom]

Can you make accurately the hole for the knobe after you have placed the screw nut? No. 1. Cut the hardwood in its shape 2. Temporary put it in its place with d.s. tape 3. Drill them together at 90 degrees with a small drill bit 4. Remove hardwood, make the proper hole and install the screw nut 5. Make the hole for the knob Also Before cuting the block sides at an angle, make the back kerf with a cutting jig for handsaws. Οtherwise it may be crooked.

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Appreciate the input - Thanks!

[@bobpeters5615]

Could have found the centre easier by using the square with the blade extending to about half the width and marking from each side. If he'd marked the hole in the hardboard first, it would be easier to match the hole. in the body. Easier to make the handle part out of say 1" thick stock. Also before gluing the body could have drilled right through and inserted a nut from the back instead of messing about with an insert.

[@telboyracer1]

great thanks

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

You are welcome!

[@mikmik382]

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[@CMAenergy]

two things to make it easier The handle you could have finished the inside and smoothed it before you glued it, Secondly that cut at the back for the sandpaper Clamp it in a vice with a wood block at the correct position and then cut against the wood block to give you a real clean cut

[@fordguyfordguy]

at 6:59!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! should have seen my face.

[@nathanmitchell4196]

Iv not seen anyone use a router plane since Roy Underhill.

[@adrianmack3]

I guess you don't watch Paul Sellers or James Wright (Wood by Wright), both on KZbin.

[@alexanderguestguitars1173]

You don't need anything as complicated as this to make a "self locking" sanding block. You just need to cut the edges of your block at a 15 degree angle. The narrow face goes at the top, the wider face goes down. Then wrap sandpapder round the block, and crease the paper on the 15 degree edges, take it off, fold along the creases and put it back on. The sandpaper will hold itself to the block! see alexanderguestguitars.com Videos page "The World's Best Sanding Block" for the full run-down.

[@scottlouis7785]

I do a lot of that i think most of us do

[@mikmik382]

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[@mfs5493]

I'm totally underwhelmed.

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Darn! We were at least shooting for “whelmed”… well, we will do better next time I guess. 😔

[@joewrosenthal00]

You cannot get the plans without giving credit card info. VERY MISLEADING!

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Sorry, that should be not be the case. We've been having technical difficulty with our website this weekend. I'll get that fixed and let you know when it's ready.

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

I checked... You shouldn't need any credit card info for free plans. I think it just asks for e-mail and address info to set up your account so you can log in and access your plans anytime.

[@Xordaii]

Just got it myself. Does not require a payment method. DOES require your address, not sure it should do that for a free download.

[@cdw3423]

"Free Plans", seriously?! If you need plans to make this, I'm not sure you should be using power tools.

[@WoodsmithShowandmagazine]

Awwww... woa, woa, woa *sad trombone* Seriously though, it's not very complicated but dimensions are always helpful.