Uncle Os Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Hey All... Quick Question... What kinda adhesive do you use on the radiused blocks? I just ordered a set for fretwork after using straight blocks for quite some time. Anyway... I noticed stewmac has this stikit stuff for them. But dayum!!!! It's nearly $50.00 per roll! What the?! There's gotta be an easier way. I mean... Spray adhesive would work if it wasn't too tough to get off. Any of y'all got any suggestions? MLAR, Cor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 3m has some spray adhesive that sticks fast and comes off easy if you don't leave it on for more than a day or so also there are more plaes that sell sticky sandpaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 i use stewmac's radius blocks in my shop all the time and never found the need to use adhesive at all. you can just hand hold a quarter sheet of sandpaper and radius away. one little tip though. if you're sanding new frets to match the radius of the neck fold a quarter inch or so of the paper up over the front edge of the block so that it doesn't catch on the frets and tear. if you're radiusing a fretboard there's no need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 You have a couple options, Spray-Tac II by 3M, I've used it quite a bit when I was sanding boats. I also picked up a tube of adhesive from the local autobody supply store. Just spread a thin layer on the block, let it set about 10 min. and then stick your paper on. Good for at least 6 sandpaper changes. I was also toying with the idea of sticking a hook and loop (Velcro) setup on my blocks as a lot of the sandpaper I have on hand is hook and loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82DeanZ Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 I use double stick tape. Works like a charm and dirt cheap. Comes off easily when you want to change it. Here is a link: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Glues,_adhesiv...stick_Tape.html Best Regards, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 You can get double-sided Scotch tape at CVS, Office Depot, Staples (to name a few), works great. Comes off easy, occasionally you might have to scrape off a little of the gum with a fingernail. It is really a good idea to cut the sandpaper at the same size as the block and stick it down. If you just hold it in place, the edges of the fretboard (or frets) tend to erode slightly faster than the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudness Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 i bought a roll of the 3m sitkkit gold 320 at a place called cti abrasives in sanata ana. got a 45 yd roll for $29. stew mac sells a 15 yd roll for $40? maybe more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Carpet tape is quite handy for all kinds of things. It's double sided and usually white. Then someone gave me several rolls of this double sided tape that comes with those kits for placing plastic over your windows for the winter. It's thinner than the carpet tape. Imagine that typical scotch tape, but double sided. I have also used the spray stuff, and probably even have some left, but haven't used it for years, because it's messy and you breathe some of it, and you have to concentrate on spraying it evenly. Too much hassle for me for a task that should be quick and super simple. And I also remember with the spray stuff, much of it would stay on the sanding block after you peeled the paper off, then you have to clean the gunk off the block with solvent. With the tape, I can often pull it off and it all stays on the sandpaper, then I'll often stick that onto another sanding block for general shop use (like quickly sanding the rough edges of a jig I made, etc) If you don't already have the sandpaper, then you should shop around for the stuff stewart Macdonaldtrump sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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