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
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