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Spring Trap Sanding Block

By: Woodsmith Readers
I looked for a way to hold the sandpaper firmly, and a large spring trap was the perfect solution, so I added a shop-made handle.

I’ve always used a scrap piece of wood for a fast and simple sanding block. But the sandpaper tends to shift around in use. I looked for a way to hold the sandpaper firmly, and a large spring trap was the perfect solution.

As you can see here, I cut a narrow kerf in the base with a hand saw to hold the sandpaper. The spring lever secures the front edge. To give me a better grip on the block, I added a shop-made handle. Be sure to countersink the screws so they won’t tear the sandpaper.

-Malcolm Dingle Montague, California

Spring Trap Sanding Block Diagram
exploded view diagram of a spring mouse trap, a wood scrap handle, and sandpaper being used to make a sanding block
Published: Sept. 2, 2025
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