[Pirahna]

Hello,

I'm writing to enquire if there is any interest in a new design of rubber sanding block that would include:

Tack (nail)-free holding of sand paper that ensures a constant snug fit
Improved ergonomics for better grip and modulated pressure application to work

I have a prototype product and trying to get feedback to gauge dissatisfaction for existing sanding blocks and enthusiasm for new designs.

Thank you,

Pirahna

 

[user1007]

I guess it sounds interesting. I don't use traditional sanding blocks that much since the integrated 3M abrasive sponge things are so cheap and my power contour sanders can be shaped to just about anything.

 

[PaliBob]

Here is a new design from Festool that comes in a cool green box.
http://www.cpofestool.com/products/m0107.html?ref=frooglem0107#

The sanding blocks that use 3x21 sanding belts are handy for coarse to medium sanding by switching grit size belts. The simplest ones are just made from a block of scrap wood but commercial versions have more edge profiles.
http://woodworker.com/fullpres.asp?PARTNUM=141-773&LARGEVIEW=ON

There are some really cheap sanding blocks that work OK
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=sanding+blocks&Submit=Go

And then sponge sanding blocks are getting cheaper
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=Sanding+Sponges&Submit=Go

Good luck on your endeavor. We need more made in the USA products.
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