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*To true a sanding block, put a piece of 180 grit sandpaper on a flat surface (plate steel, aluminum, etc.). Rub the surface of the block over the sandpaper. The flatness of the plate will true up the surface of the block. | *To true a sanding block, put a piece of 180 grit sandpaper on a flat surface (plate steel, aluminum, etc.). Rub the surface of the block over the sandpaper. The flatness of the plate will true up the surface of the block. | ||
*For sanding concave areas, use a piece of rubber hose as a sanding block. | *For sanding concave areas, use a piece of rubber hose as a sanding block. | ||
| − | * | + | *To make a simple tool for cutting sandpaper, mount a hacksaw blade to a piece of plywood. Draw lines on the plywood for your different cut sizes, and label them. To cut sandpaper, slide it under the blade until it lines up with the proper line. For photos of this tool, see this [http://hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-42-a-80655.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]. |
*Use pieces of sheet metal to size sandpaper: | *Use pieces of sheet metal to size sandpaper: | ||
#If you have access to a stomp shear, or something to cut sheet metal straightly, shear a piece of sheet metal in the size of a piece of sandpaper. | #If you have access to a stomp shear, or something to cut sheet metal straightly, shear a piece of sheet metal in the size of a piece of sandpaper. | ||
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