sanding blocks

[tank4114]

body guys chime in
i need some of my own sanding blocks for work we use the Velcro style abrasives what blocks do you guys use

 

[KCarGuy]

I use 3 different types...The Long Board (stationary and adjustable)
a few of the smaller Rubber ones (each with various grits...80-120-220)
and the foam rubber blocks for Fine Grit and Wet Sanding.
(none of which use the velcro Paper)
Only my DA's use the Velcro Backed Paper...But, I'm "Old School"!

 

[flip4eva83]

Im with Kcarguy, I dont use hook and loop paper. I have had good luck using dura blocks sanding blocks. I dig them, but really you just have to find whats right for you.

 

[e-tek]

If your shop is supplying velcro papers, then you'll likely want to buy velcro blocks, but I would think they also supply sticky papers as not all blocks can have velcro backers.

Having said that, the Durablocks are the go-to set now. Good variety, perfect composition and the sticky paper holds on (wipe dust off when changing). For long blocks I have a wooden one and plastic and prefer the latter due to it's flexibility.

I'm sure you've already developed your own preferences and will continue to as times goes by.

 

[ianguilly]

I have these and love them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-Hookit-S..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item20c65c3d6a&vxp=mtr

 

[RCRGarage]

Dura blocks, motor guard, cut down hockey stick handles, tcp makes some nice blocks with a hard plastic base. Assilex makes nice Velcro blocks, really good for colorsanding. Also have 3m, and don't be afraid to glue Velcro onto your favorite block, or make your own blocks. Those foam noodles that they sell for kids to use in pools is good material for custom blocks. And then, there's the bondo and wax paper for those funky, custom sanding needs.
Harbor freight even has a decent block... the yellow one with the metal bottom, very flexible. Lets you block big corners and bends around them easily.
Yes, I have a ton of blocks. My favorites are definitely Durablock, just picked up another today... Lets you wrap 6" da around it, soft foam with hard plastic inside. Now I can start to burn through all of that extra da paper that around.

 

[Mastermind]

Dura-Blocks here, along with some motor gaurd (love the holy terror) some custom made with aluminium and wood...none with velcro though, never worked anywhere that used it for block paper, just DA.

 

[Mastermind]

Dura blocks, motor guard, cut down hockey stick handles, tcp makes some nice blocks with a hard plastic base. Assilex makes nice Velcro blocks, really good for colorsanding. Also have 3m, and don't be afraid to glue Velcro onto your favorite block, or make your own blocks. Those foam noodles that they sell for kids to use in pools is good material for custom blocks. And then, there's the bondo and wax paper for those funky, custom sanding needs.
Harbor freight even has a decent block... the yellow one with the metal bottom, very flexible. Lets you block big corners and bends around them easily.
Yes, I have a ton of blocks. My favorites are definitely Durablock, just picked up another today... Lets you wrap 6" da around it, soft foam with hard plastic inside. Now I can start to burn through all of that extra da paper that around.

got a part # on that new dura block?

 

[compyello]

Dura blocks and hard plastic yellow 3M, and a short foam 3M are what I have

 

[RCRGarage]

got a part # on that new dura block?

My bad... its Motor Guard. Part #RK-1. Like it says on the top of the block, "Wrap it and rock".

 

[dadsEH]

RCRgarage....
school me on the 'hockey stick handles'.... how long do you cut them?

 

[RCRGarage]

RCRgarage....
school me on the 'hockey stick handles'.... how long do you cut them?

I have two of them. One is around 10", the other about 6". The 6" is good for rolls or da paper. The slimness is nice for targeting areas where a bigger block might sand areas that don't want sanding, plus its wood, so it gets the panel or piece flat. The rounded edges are good for some body lines or creases. A car came in that had a couple of hockeysticks, and I thought, "that would block the **** out of the ribs on some older interior floorpans".
When I started, I only bought blocks from the bodyshop or from the supply guy that comes around, but found that there were lots of areas on a car (older junk) that needed to be blocked where a conventional block wouldn't work.
I have a block made of fiberglass filler, with a vinyl backing just for blocking the bodyline/crease on early Beetles. I don't often work on split window beetles, but when I do, the lines are laser straight. An old timer told me that the only time sandpaper touches a panel is if its in a block. I should get that tattooed on my arm.

 

[ZRX61]

Durablock & Motorguard here also. Even *modified* the shape of a few durablocks with a bandsaw for specific jobs.

 

[71goldss]

Dura-Block and mainly my own cut from Formica countertop in different lengths and widths.