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SANDING BLOCK
x   SANDING BOW
x   SANDING PLATE
x   SANDING STICK
xx   FILE & RASP
xx   SANDER

How to make a "sanding finger" for working inside a box or bowl.
AMERICAN WOODTURNER Sep 1992 (v.7#3) pg. 26

A flat scrap of marble or granite is an excellent foundation for sanding small parts.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Spring 1986 (v.2#1) pg. 20

Padded round sanding block is useful when sanding contours and curved surfaces.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Spring 1986 (v.2#1) pg. 20

A tapered round sanding block.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Spring 1986 (v.2#1) pg. 20

Tip: Make sanding blocks for curved surfaces from sections of the waste material you produce when cutting the curve.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Summer 1987 (v.3#2) pg. 24

Make non-clogging woodworking "files" by gluing various grades of sandpaper to paint-stirring sticks.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Mar-Apr 1989 (v.5#2) pg. 10

Make custom-contoured sanding blocks for sanding molding from blocks of foam insulation.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #15 Jul-Aug 1990 pg. 8

Using a coping saw and shop-made sanding blade to sand the inside holes of a project.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #22 Sep-Oct 1991 pg. 12

Files made from scrap wood and sandpaper. Can be made in special shapes for tight places, inside corners, etc.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #27 Jul-Aug 1992 pg. 14

Tip suggests using a chalkboard eraser as a sanding pad.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #31 Mar-Apr 1993 pg. 12

How to make a sanding saw (a plywood frame that holds a strip of cloth-backed sanding belt).
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #33 Jul-Aug 1993 pg. 16

Deluxe sanding block 2" wide (variable length) has a handle made from a dowel. Carborundum cloth is glued to the block.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #35 Nov-Dec 1993 pg. 20

Simple flat sanding block holds a full sheet of sandpaper wrapped around the block.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #39 Jul-Aug 1994 pg. 20

Hand-sanding blocks made by gluing sheet cork to plywood.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #44 Apr 1995 pg. 26

Slack-belt sander. A scrap wood handle equipped with a strip of Swiss sanding cloth is used to sand wood carvings.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #47 Oct 1995 pg. 28

Simple jig for sanding edges dead square to a surface.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #47 Oct 1995 pg. 30

Sanding board made by attaching 60, 100, 150, and 220 grit sandpaper to a 14"x21" piece of hardboard.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #56 Dec 1996 pg. 32

Sanding blocks. Back up your abrasives with simple shop-made blocks. Various styles and materials are shown.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #56 Dec 1996 pg. 60

Miniature wooden bow tensions a thin strand of abrasive tape for sanding awkward places.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #66 Jun 1998 pg. 32

Sanding block works with a 3"x21" sanding belt.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #75 Oct 1999 pg. 14

Using a wallpaper knife fitted with self-adhesive sandpaper to get into inside corners.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #82 Oct 2000 pg. 17

Tip on making special-purpose rasps (sanding blocks) from sandpaper and scrap wood.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #92 Feb 2002 pg. 22

Make an accurate sanding block for round work.
BOAT JOURNAL #75 Oct-Nov 1990 pg. 50

Tip on sanding small parts by clamping a full sheet of sandpaper to a clipboard.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #302 Oct 1989 (v.39#9) pg. 95

How to sand with a scroll saw fitted with a thin strip of emery cloth.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #342 Oct 1993 (v.43#9) pg. 28

Sanding block is designed to use a sanding belt instead of flat sandpaper.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #346 Mar 1994 (v.44#3) pg. 22

Tip on hand sanding into hard-to-reach corners by attaching adhesive-backed sandpaper to a wide putty knife.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 22

Tip on using a blackboard eraser and a tennis ball as sanding blocks for curved surfaces.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #353 Nov-Dec 1994 (v.44#10) pg. 14

Tip on using PVC pipe (cut in half) and adhesive-backed sandpaper to sand rounded surfaces.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #355 Feb 1995 (v.45#2) pg. 16

How to make a large sanding block that fits a sanding belt. Block has an angled shape that concentrates force onto the work piece.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #374 Dec 1996-Jan 1997 (v.47#1) pg. 24

Tip shows how to use foam pipe insulation as a pad for finish-sanding curves and rounded edges.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #383 Nov 1997 (v.47#10) pg. 24

Custom sanding bows are made by attaching strips of cloth-backed sanding belts to shop-made wood bows.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #399 Jun 1999 (v.49#6) pg. 27

Sanding block made from hardwood will hold paper snugly in place without gluing or tacking.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #50 Dec 1988-Jan 1989 pg. 30

Tip on using scrap pieces of handrail as sanding blocks when fitting the handrail.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #61 Jun-Jul 1990 pg. 26

Tip on using pieces of vinyl floor tile as sanding blocks for slightly curved surfaces.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #89 Jun-Jul 1994 pg. 32

Sanding block with a variety of configurations (flat, pointed, rounded, ...) utilizes a sanding belt.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #90 Aug-Sep 1994 pg. 32

Tip on using a piece of molding and some 220-grit sandpaper to make a profile sanding block for coped joints.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #111 Aug-Sep 1997 pg. 30

Tip: Use a metal pipe cut in half lengthwise as a holder for sandpaper or steel wool which you are using to finish round items on your lathe. It will keep your hands out of the way.
FINE WOODWORKING #13 Nov 1978 pg. 17

Tip: A piece of 1/4" rod with a slot is wrapped with sandpaper and used to sand holes or flat surfaces.
FINE WOODWORKING #14 Jan-Feb 1979 pg. 16

Tip: Making sanding blocks for lathe work from 1/2" thick pieces of rubbing felt.
FINE WOODWORKING #23 Jul-Aug 1980 pg. 10

Tip: Make a reverse-image sanding block for beaded edges and then attach narrow strips of sanding paper using 3M feathering disk adhesive.
FINE WOODWORKING #25 Nov-Dec 1980 pg. 19

Hand sander for smoothing out gouge marks on curved surfaces or for rounding off a sharp edge. A simple plywood frame is fitted with a section of a sanding belt.
FINE WOODWORKING #25 Nov-Dec 1980 pg. 20

A carver's tricks. (1) Make round-nose chisels from butt chisels. (2) Rotary honing strop for use in drill press. (3) Pinwheel sander for finishing contoured furniture parts.
FINE WOODWORKING #30 Sep-Oct 1981 pg. 67

Convert small sanding belts into block sanders by placing them around wedge-tightened blocks of wood.
FINE WOODWORKING #43 Nov-Dec 1983 pg. 8

Tip: Use rubber cement to hold sandpaper to a plastic-laminated surface when hand-sanding small parts.
FINE WOODWORKING #54 Sep-Oct 1985 pg. 10

Rubber sanding block is made from scrap rubber belting.
FINE WOODWORKING #60 Sep-Oct 1986 pg. 8

Making custom-contoured sanding blocks to get a perfect finish on intricate moldings.
FINE WOODWORKING #64 May-Jun 1987 pg. 8

Sanding slab device firmly clamps a full sheet of sandpaper for sanding, but allows easy replacement when it's worn out.
FINE WOODWORKING #65 Jul-Aug 1987 pg. 10

Tip: Use plastic-foam insulating board to make sanding blocks that will conform to uneven surfaces better than felt blocks.
FINE WOODWORKING #71 Jul-Aug 1988 pg. 8

Tip on converting a saber saw blade to a sanding blade to sand the small openings in a grill.
FINE WOODWORKING #81 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 12

Cork-faced sanding blocks are sized to take a half sheet of paper.
FINE WOODWORKING #106 May-Jun 1994 pg. 18

Make a curved sanding block from two pieces of adjoining sizes of lightweight PVC pipe.
FINE WOODWORKING #110 Jan-Feb 1995 pg. 24

User-friendly sanding blocks are made from Baltic-birch fitted with cork pads.
FINE WOODWORKING #111 Mar-Apr 1995 pg. 12

No-slip sanding board is made by attaching a full sheet of 120-grit sandpaper to a particleboard base using spray photo adhesive.
FINE WOODWORKING #116 Jan-Feb 1996 pg. 14

Sanding block that allows sanding of both surfaces of an inside corner at the same time.
FINE WOODWORKING #126 Sep-Oct 1997 pg. 32

Block for sanding a small chamfer without rounding it over.
FINE WOODWORKING #127 Nov-Dec 1997 pg. 34

Sanding fids. These turned wooden spindles, both tapered and cylindrical, are wrapped with sandpaper and used to smooth curves.
FINE WOODWORKING #136 May-Jun 1999 pg. 50

Tip on making and using a fairing board to smooth inside curves.
FINE WOODWORKING #139 Nov-Dec 1999 pg. 18

Tool to make sanding curved edges a lot easier consists of a wooden frame over which is stretched fabric and sandpaper.
HOMEOWNER Nov 1987 (v.12#9) pg. 64

Tip on using a putty knife and self-adhesive sandpaper to get into the corners.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1989 (v.14#5) pg. 62

Use a scrub brush as a sanding block for uneven surfaces.
HOMEOWNER May 1990 (v.15#4) pg. 66

Tip: Make files for sanding intricate woodworking projects by gluing sandpaper to tongue depressors, popsicle sticks, etc.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1982 (v.7#1) pg. 92

Tip: How to make inexpensive emery sticks.
JEWELRY MAKING, GEMS & MINERALS #559 May 1984 pg. 18

Really super sander. How to improve the "P2 Sup-R Sander" sanding block for use in model making.
MODEL AVIATION May 1999 (v.25#5) pg. 50
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Sep 1999 (v.25#9) pg. 6

Make your own sanding dowels for use in a jigsaw. Wooden dowels, split in half, are fastened around a large jigsaw blade. Sandpaper is then wrapped around the dowel.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Nov 1977 (v.8#4) pg. 4

Tip: A piece of garden hose, with a slit cut in one side, will hold a rolled piece of sandpaper for sanding holes or curved surfaces.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Spring 1979 (v.10#1) pg. 37

Heavy duty hand sanding block will allow great pressure to be applied.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Fall 1979 (v.10#3) pg. 30

Tip: Use a scrub brush as a sanding block for lathe turnings.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Fall 1979 (v.10#3) pg. 31

Tip: How to use a deck of old cards as a sanding block when sanding complex curves.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov 1973 (v.1#2) pg. 9

Make your own sanding sticks for nooks and crannies by gluing sandpaper to popsicle sticks and dowels of various diameters.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov 1984 (v.12#9) pg. 200

Tip: Pack of playing cards works as a sanding block. Edge can conform to irregular shapes.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Dec 1986 (v.14#10) pg. 488

Tip on making a custom-shaped sanding block from auto-body patching material.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1995 (v.23#1) pg. 20

Tip suggests using sandpaper wrapped around a deck of playing cards to sand profile moldings.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1996 (v.24#2) pg. 20

Tip suggests modifying a scroll-saw blade to use it for power sanding edges and inside corners.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1998 (v.26#5) pg. 88

Sanding block has cork on one side, leather on the other.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1976 (v.145#4) pg. 202

Sanding block uses narrow strip of sandpaper (3/4" wide) and has a guide plate on the side to keep block square when sanding edges of wood.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1977 (v.147#3) pg. 138

Make a hand "sanding book". Make a book with wooden pages, attach a sheet of sandpaper to each of the pages, and you can open the book to any desired grit and easily sand small pieces by hand.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1978 (v.149#6) pg. 76

Build an edge sander. A hand operated tool that looks like a wooden plane, but uses sandpaper to smooth the edges of a board.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1982 (v.158#2) pg. 86

Tip: Make a hand sanding block from wood and a large rubber band.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1982 (v.158#6) pg. 52

Tip: Salvage sandpaper scraps by gluing them to small sticks, dowels, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1984 (v.161#5) pg. 60

Sanding block with a center groove and recessed wedge-shaped paper retainer lets you sand with all four edges.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1985 (v.162#5) pg. 241

Reuse old rubber stamps. Convert them into tool handles, lamp pulls, or small sanding blocks.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1986 (v.163#3) pg. 69

Tip on making a "file" from sandpaper glued to a wood block or metal strip.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1998 (v.175#6) pg. 136

Jig for hand sanding board edges absolutely square. Simple wood construction.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1966 (v.188#2) pg. 44

Sand moldings the easy way. Shape a Polybond wheel to the profile of the molding being sanded using the method shown. Especially suited for jobs requiring a lot of this kind of sanding.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1974 (v.205#5) pg. 58

Convert a butt hinge into a sandpaper holder for sanding molding indentations and curves.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1976 (v.208#5) pg. 131

Length of slit garden hose makes sandpaper holder for smoothing concave wood surfaces.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #88 Jan 1996 (v.15#4) pg. 8

Small sanding block made from a new rubber eraser.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #101 Mar 1998 (v.18#1) pg. 28

Sandpaper savvy. Advice on choosing the right abrasive, shop made sanding blocks and sanding sticks, and a box for storing full sheets of sandpaper.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Mar 1988 (v.3#3) pg. 76

Tip: Use a rubber eraser to make a small sanding block that will get into grooves of decorative legs and posts.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Feb 1989 (v.4#1) pg. 6

Sanding block uses a sanding belt. Springs facilitate quick removal or rotation of the sandpaper.
SHOPNOTES #1 Jan 1992 (v.1) pg. 28

Tip on making a sanding block for use with adhesive-backed sandpaper which makes it easier to remove the paper.
SHOPNOTES #9 May 1993 (v.2) pg. 29

Wedged sanding block is made to fit a belt from a portable belt sander. The belt is tightened by tapping in a simple wood wedge.
SHOPNOTES #32 Mar 1997 (v.6) pg. 28

Simple "armstrong" sander. Use a cotton glove and self-stick sandpaper when sanding irregularly shaped surfaces by hand.
SPORT AVIATION Nov 1989 (v.38#11) pg. 62

Tip shows how to make a sanding block from particleboard and cork.
WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #49 Jan 1996 (v.9#1) pg. 30

Tip shows how to back self-adhesive sandpaper with packaging foam plastic to make a flexible hand-sanding pad.
WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #51 May 1996 (v.9#3) pg. 5

Tip: Oversized sanding block for use on long stock or panels will help prevent high and low spots.
WOOD MAGAZINE #7 Oct 1985 (v.2#5) pg. 24

Tip: Use sanding belts wrapped around simple forms in place of ordinary sanding blocks.
WOOD MAGAZINE #12 Aug 1986 (v.3#4) pg. 16

Tip: Sanding block with tapered edges will sand tight inside corners without scuffing adjoining panels.
WOOD MAGAZINE #12 Aug 1986 (v.3#4) pg. 24

"Collector's edition" sanding block. Laminated maple and walnut sanding block is pretty as well as functional.
WOOD MAGAZINE #14 Dec 1986 (v.3#6) pg. 70

Tip: Use foam paint and varnish brushes as backing pads for fine-grit sandpaper.
WOOD MAGAZINE #17 Jun 1987 (v.4#3) pg. 19

Homemade bow sanders are used to sand large, contoured shapes such as lathe turnings, decoys, etc.
WOOD MAGAZINE #18 Aug 1987 (v.4#4) pg. 22

Tip: Wrap sandpaper around a sponge rubber ball when sanding the inside of wooden bowls.
WOOD MAGAZINE #26 Dec 1988 (v.5#6) pg. 24

Strip sander is shaped like a plane, but uses an abrasive strip to sand right up to an edge or corner. Made mostly of wood.
WOOD MAGAZINE #30 Aug 1989 (v.6#4) pg. 71

Device for sanding concave surfaces is made from a door hinge.
WOOD MAGAZINE #31 Oct 1989 (v.6#5) pg. 22

Tip: Use a tennis ball as a sanding block when sanding the inside of a turned bowl.
WOOD MAGAZINE #36 Aug 1990 (v.7#4) pg. 16

Tip: Convert scrap into sanding blocks of virtually any shape by covering them with 3M Stikit.
WOOD MAGAZINE #38 Oct 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 20

How to make an inexpensive flexible sanding pad from carpet-underlay foam.
WOOD MAGAZINE #40 Jan 1991 (v.8#1) pg. 18

How to temporarily convert a push block into a sanding block.
WOOD MAGAZINE #40 Jan 1991 (v.8#1) pg. 18

An old scroll saw blade wrapped with length of sandpaper can be used to sand difficult areas using the scroll saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #43 Jun 1991 (v.8#4) pg. 20

Homemade sanding block uses heavy-duty paper clips to grip the sandpaper sheet.
WOOD MAGAZINE #61 Jun 1993 (v.10#4) pg. 10
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #67 Jan 1994 (v.11#1) pg. 9

Jig for clamping a full-size piece of sandpaper is made from two clipboards. Use it when sanding small parts.
WOOD MAGAZINE #68 Feb 1994 (v.11#2) pg. 16

Make custom-shaped sanding plates from flashing material and adhesive-backed sandpaper.
WOOD MAGAZINE #70 Jun 1994 (v.11#4) pg. 17

Build a detail sanding stick with a triangular-shaped sanding pad.
WOOD MAGAZINE #82 Oct 1995 (v.12#7) pg. 10
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #98 Aug 1997 (v.14#5) pg. 12

Tip on using emery boards as sanding sticks.
WOOD MAGAZINE #82 Oct 1995 (v.12#7) pg. 14

Tip on flattening a large face (cut an at angle) by attaching one or more full-size sheets of sandpaper to a piece of plywood.
WOOD MAGAZINE #85 Jan 1996 (v.13#1) pg. 12

Right-angle sanding block keeps edges square.
WOOD MAGAZINE #88 Jun 1996 (v.13#4) pg. 20

Tip on using melamine-coated particleboard as backing for full sheets of sandpaper.
WOOD MAGAZINE #88 Jun 1996 (v.13#4) pg. 29

Auto body filler can be used as a molding material to make custom sanding blocks for large cove molding or other unique shapes.
WOOD MAGAZINE #101 Dec 1997 (v.14#8) pg. 39

Tip suggests using paint roller cover as a pad when handsanding contours.
WOOD MAGAZINE #108 Oct 1998 (v.15#6) pg. 20

Tip on making sanding sticks from Popsicle sticks.
WOOD MAGAZINE #111 Winter 1998 (v.15#9) pg. 30

Tip on using foam pipe insulation as a sanding block for irregular shapes, inside cuts, and rounded edges.
WOOD MAGAZINE #135 Sep 2001 (v.18#6) pg. 30

Tip suggests using soles of worn out flip-flop sandles as backing pads for sanding blocks.
WOODCARVING #23 Jan-Feb 1996 pg. 5

Test report on Perma-Grit Tools' hand files and sanding strips.
WOODCARVING #30 Oct 1996 pg. 14

Tip suggests using an old hacksaw blade with Sandvik Sandplate stuck on for sanding in small places.
WOODCARVING #32 Dec 1996 pg. 5

Sanding bow is made from a thin, springy, green wood branch and a length of narrow sanding belt.
WOODCARVING #44 Oct 1998 pg. 58

Two-piece wooden block and wedge converts small sanding belts into hand sanding blocks.
WOODENBOAT #67 Nov-Dec 1985 pg. 32

Tip: Felt blackboard eraser makes a good sanding block.
WOODSMITH #39 May-Jun 1985 pg. 3

Sanding strap with dowel handles is made from duct tape and sandpaper. Useful when sanding round objects or working on a lathe.
WOODSMITH #66 Dec 1989 pg. 3

Use flexible plastic tubing as a sanding block when sanding the narrow coves in molding.
WOODSMITH #68 Apr 1990 pg. 5

Sandpaper "files" made from thin plywood and "Stikit" sandpaper.
WOODSMITH #72 Dec 1990 pg. 5

Tip on using a locking top plastic sandwich bag as the basis for a sanding pillow for use on curved surfaces and inside corners.
WOODSMITH #81 Jun 1992 pg. 5

Making a custom profile sanding block from foam insulation board and self-adhesive sandpaper.
WOODSMITH #88 Aug 1993 (v.15) pg. 14

Sanding block with beveled ends and sides is useful for getting into corners.
WOODSMITH #90 Dec 1993 (v.15) pg. 16

Tip on using part of the waste wood from an arc to form a sanding block for the arc.
WOODSMITH #102 Dec 1995 (v.17) pg. 29

Tip shows how to make a hand profile sander with interchangeable heads.
WOODSMITH #105 Jun 1996 (v.18) pg. 4

Tip suggests making a flexible sanding block from a piece of plastic laminate.
WOODSMITH #106 Aug 1996 (v.18) pg. 5

Tip shows how to use a scroll saw as a sander for tight inside corners and curves.
WOODSMITH #113 Oct 1997 (v.19) pg. 5

Shop-made sanding block uses pieces of plastic tubing pressed into round channels to securely hold the sandpaper around the block. One end of block is rounded and other is square.
WOODSMITH #114 Dec 1997 (v.19) pg. 4

Tip on using a clothes pin as a sanding block to reach inside small spaces.
WOODTURNING #15 Jul-Aug 1993 pg. 73

Tip recommends gluing abrasive paper to latex shoe insoles to make sanding pads.
WOODTURNING #41 Apr 1996 pg. 76

Tip shows how to make a device for sanding inside contours.
WOODTURNING #45 Sep 1996 pg. 77

Tip on using waterpipe insulation foam tubing as a sanding block for contours and moldings.
WOODWORK #12 Winter 1991 pg. 18

Tip on using plywood and cork to make an inexpensive hard and soft sanding block.
WOODWORK #23 Sep-Oct 1993 pg. 12

Tip on using two clipboards to hold sandpaper securely for flat sanding of small pieces.
WOODWORK #25 Feb 1994 pg. 12

Sanding with purpose. Sanding furniture right the first time. How to make a good sanding block, check for flatness, locate glue spots, etc.
WOODWORK #27 Jun 1994 pg. 51

Tip shows how to make a sturdy sanding block.
WOODWORK #39 Jun 1996 pg. 14

Tip shows how to make concave and convex sanding blocks.
WOODWORK #40 Aug 1996 pg. 12

Tips on using sandpaper (glasspaper) and sanding blocks. Particular attention is paid to sanding intricate moldings and round surfaces to prepare them for painting or staining.
WOODWORKER #1033 Dec 1979 (v.83) pg. 749

Ideas for using "Sandplate" sanding material. Includes six different sanding blocks faced with "Sandplate".
WOODWORKER Mar 1988 (v.92#3) pg. 246

Nutcracker-style tool (two paddles hinged together) uses sandplate on one side and various grooves on the other to form stepped-head hinge pins, stepped axles, tapered pins, etc. for wooden toys.
WOODWORKER May 1988 (v.92#5) pg. 430

Sanding board takes a full-size sheet of sandpaper. Useful for finishing small components.
WOODWORKER Aug 1988 (v.92#8) pg. 707

Sanding block features a leaf spring made from beech wood which makes it easier to attach and remove a strip of sandpaper.
WOODWORKER Dec 1988 (v.92#12) pg. 1088

Tip on making "files" for special purposes by attaching sandpaper to shaped lollipop sticks.
WOODWORKER Dec 1988 (v.92#12) pg. 1089

Tip shows how to make a sanding file (sanding paddle, sanding stick).
WOODWORKER Jul 1995 (v.99#7) pg. 82

The beginning woodworker. Sanding techniques. Includes two styles of sanding blocks to make and a jig for sanding edges. Discusses paper grades, paper types, tools and techniques.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1979 (v.3#3) pg. 3

Tip: How to make your own sanding blocks in different sizes and shapes.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1982 (v.6#5) pg. 46

Tip: Make various shaped blocks to exactly fit small sander belts for use in hand sanding.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1983 (v.7#3) pg. 49

Tip: How to make a sanding board.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1983 (v.7#5) pg. 65

Tip: Sanding block for detailed crown molding.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1986 (v.10#2) pg. 7

Tip: Make a simple sanding block from plywood and sheet cork.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1986 (v.10#6) pg. 52

Tip: Use double-faced carpet tape to make special purpose sanding sticks.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1987 (v.11#6) pg. 60

Tip: Use a large, flat, pink eraser as a sanding block.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1988 (v.12#3) pg. 54

Tip on forming a sanding block for cove molding.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1989 (v.13#1) pg. 54

Sanding board is reversable, holds several grades of paper and is prevented from slipping around by means of a doweled cleat clamped in your workbench vise.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1989 (v.13#4) pg. 58

Shop-built wooden sanding block use wooden wedges to hold the sandpaper in place.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1990 (v.14#2) pg. 40

Tip on using emery boards to sand the inside edges of narrow slots and tight corners.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1990 (v.14#6) pg. 74

Tip on modifying commercial blocks for sanding wood by applying cork to the bottom.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1991 (v.15#1) pg. 74

Tip describes how to turn a deck of cards into a custom contour sander.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1996 (v.20#4) pg. 6

Shop-built sanding blocks. Several designs shown.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1998 (v.22#3) pg. 41

Using a radial arm saw and its accessories to sand.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1966 (v.22#6) pg. 28

Hand-sanding with a soft touch. Using scraps of carpet to back sandpaper or sanding blocks. Will improve the contact of sandpaper to wood, especially on molding and round objects.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1979 (v.35#6) pg. 159

Build this sandpaper storage cabinet and wooden sanding blocks.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1981 (v.37#2) pg. 20

Hand sanding blocks of various sizes can be made from plywood scraps assembled to stretch tight belts used on belt sanders.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1984 (v.40#1) pg. 74

Tip: Use a chalkboard eraser as a general purpose sanding block.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1987 (v.43#5) pg. 16

Tip: Use plastic-foam meat packages to pad a sanding block.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1989 (v.45#6) pg. 28

Wooden paddle fitted with fine-grit abrasive cloth over a resilient pad is used to buff or sand small parts, hone cutting tools, etc.
WORKBENCH Aug-Sep 1994 (v.50#4) pg. 20

Tip shows how to make a custom-shaped sanding block from plaster of paris.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1996 (v.52#6) pg. 6