Concept and initial design sketches (This is done).Here are the stages of developing a product and then bringing it to market and the current status: So, I am going to develop the 'Best Acrylic Sanding Blocks Ever' incorporating the ergonomics of AFS blocks with the advantages of an acrylic base. People loved them!īut, they were still foam blocks, albeit with steel tension rods, but did not have the acrylic base that seems to provide the ability for superior flattening. I've seen many comments that AFS blocks had awesome ergonomics. Linear Blocking has an innovative handle, but man, they are expensive, and the handle has 'issues,' notably they can pinch your hands on concave surfaces. Particularly TrueBlox and Big Kid Blocks. The biggest shortcoming are the ergonomics/shapes of the handles. IMHO these products all have shortcomings and are ridiculously overpriced! Here are the top 3 most most visible suppliers:

I've looked very closely at all the Acrylic Sanding Blocks currently being offered. I want to create the 'Best Acrylic Sanding Blocks Ever' They are hard to hold onto and to control. When I get these 'Best Acrylic Sanding Blocks Ever' developed, I'm going to send him a set and challenge him to give them a tryĬan you just cut some blocks, of varying thickness's, from acrylic, wrap paper around them, and go to town? Sure. And he gets great results because these tools are in an experienced hand. Even though he enthusiastically supported this idea, he confessed that he only uses a 4' X 6' 'jitterbug' sander and the 4' rubber blocks from the '70's with the flaps and nails to hold the paper in place. (I've heard some guys just use a stir stick with sandpaper wrapped around it - and get show quality finishes, but c'mon!) I also see many comments that 'It is not the tool, it is the hand using the tool.' Those are fair and accurate comments.īut, I think we can all agree, even if you can get great results without newer tools, having great tools makes things easier. I've seen a lot of discussion about the benefits of using acrylic blocks to get panels really flat. I've been following several threads about sanding blocks.

I've learned a lot, the hard way, and I know what it takes to succeed. In addition to being a car restoration enthusiast and amateur painter, I am an entrepreneur. Not only did he say it was OK, he enthusiastically encouraged me to pursue this. 75' in size.First, I talked with Barry and made sure this post was OK. Test on an inconspicuous area before use. Not recommended for plated or painted surfaces.

Remove mineral deposits from ceramic tile and toilets.

Clean stainless steel sinks, pots and pans.

Clean rust from tools and unfinished metals.

As the block wears, new abrasive material is uncovered. These have abrasive material through the whole block. Do not confuse these with the standard sanding blocks you can buy in the store. These blocks will last for years of rust removal. Removing the small areas of rust that remain is a great job for Sandflex. When I soak a part or use a 'spray-on' rust remover, sometimes I notice a few specks of rust remaining. Sandflex blocks work great when there is light rusting or spots of rust forming on your item. The soft block is able to dig into crevices that hide the rust easier than other abrasives like sandpaper. However, the design allows it to tackle the rust more aggressively. Like any abrasive, Sandflex removes metal and rust alike. An abrasive material is contained within the rubber-like block to remove the rust. Just rub the block on the rust and it will be erased. The Sandflex blocks work just like the erasers we all grew up with. These blocks made by Klingspor solve those situations when you have a smaller amount of rust to remove. Removing rust is not always about dipping parts into a rust-removing solution there are times when a little elbow grease is all that is needed. The Sandflex rust erasers can also be ordered by individual grit: coarse, medium, and fine. For your convenience, the Sandflex 3-Pack includes all three grits of Sandflex: fine, medium and coarse.

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