mikhailgtrski Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 What have you guys found works best? Obviously you can't use a flat sanding block... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mledbetter Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 I use an orbital.. but you can still use a block on a lot of it. Also, you can get a bag of contour sanding widgets from woodworking stores.. Mine came with 3 concave and 3 convex wedges.. you wrap paper around them and get started.. great for sanding hard to reach recorve areas.. and the concave ones are nice for cleaning up roundovers or softening hard edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 You also may want to try a sponge sanding block, its flexible and good for the carve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Or rubber. MORE COWBELL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mledbetter Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Best sketch ever.. Back on topic.. Anything you have that fits the shape.. i've used odd sized pieces of PVC as blocks before.. Some folks use bondo and custom form their own sanding blocks.. For a gentle curve though, foam or ruber sanding blocks are the best.. will keep it even without making "facets" on the surface.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhailgtrski Posted May 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Best sketch ever.. Back on topic.. Anything you have that fits the shape.. i've used odd sized pieces of PVC as blocks before.. Some folks use bondo and custom form their own sanding blocks.. For a gentle curve though, foam or ruber sanding blocks are the best.. will keep it even without making "facets" on the surface.. ← Maybe a gold diaper would do the trick Thanks for the tip - I figured hand sanding without some kind of backing is a recipe for disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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