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| A '''sanding block''' is a block used to hold ]. In its simplest form, it is a block of ] or ] with one smooth flat side. Sanding blocks are also known as "Saracen blocks" in some construction fields. The user wraps the sandpaper around the block, and holds it in place (by inserting a fitted piece of cardboard under the sandpaper, one can soften the impact on the wood and protect against tears or uneven wear on the sandpaper). | |||
| Fancier versions use clips, teeth or clamps to hold the paper in place. Commercial versions can be constructed of various materials. They are usually sized to hold a quarter or half sheet of sandpaper. Some versions use the sandpaper belts intended for a power ]. Sanding blocks are helpful because they prevent the "waves" created by plain sandpaper. | |||
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A sanding block is a block used to hold sandpaper. In its simplest form, it is a block of wood or cork with one smooth flat side. Sanding blocks are also known as "Saracen blocks" in some construction fields. The user wraps the sandpaper around the block, and holds it in place (by inserting a fitted piece of cardboard under the sandpaper, one can soften the impact on the wood and protect against tears or uneven wear on the sandpaper).
Fancier versions use clips, teeth or clamps to hold the paper in place. Commercial versions can be constructed of various materials. They are usually sized to hold a quarter or half sheet of sandpaper. Some versions use the sandpaper belts intended for a power belt sander. Sanding blocks are helpful because they prevent the "waves" created by plain sandpaper.
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