HydeTools 45395 Heavy Duty Rubber Sanding Block

I had a sanding block like this before, but lost it, so was very pleased to find this one. I like it much better than wrapping sand paper around a block of wood. A tip: put packing tape on the back side of your sand paper and it will last much longer and not disintegrate.

I read reviews that said it was hard to put the paper on this solidly fabricated sanding block and don't understand what the fuss was about. I will also say that the sandpaper stays put whilst sanding and the block is comfortable in my hand allowing ample pressure to speed through the drudgery of sanding.

I agree that the paper was very hard to put in, at first. The rubber flaps were so rigid it took some time just to get the packaging off. The paper is held in by three nails on each side so you can't just lift the flaps a little, you have to lift them enough to be able slide the paper up off the nails. My first piece I thought would be impossible without four hands.However, after about a dozen uses the rubber seems to have softened, making it slightly easier to lift the flaps and I got used to installing the paper.That being said it is a nice little block that feels good using it, very little hand fatigue especially compared without a block. Also the base is slightly flexible with a little bit of pressure; this came in handy for sanding down an old axe head and probably for other tools with a slight curve. 1.4 sheet paper fits perfectly length wise (just be sure to get the first end in all the way) with a little bit of overhang on the width.

Very strong and made of Sturdy material actually quite heavy showing that it’s great quality. The only thing I don’t like about it is that inorder put the sandpaper in there’s small nails and you have to lift the flap to get sand paper it in there It’s not that hard and it’s made well it’s just not my preference. Will not break down

The sander works fine. It's a heavy piece of plastic, and it works well for sanding.However, be warned that the production description says it takes 1/4 size sand paper sheets. It does not. If you actually want to secure a piece of sandpaper on the flat side of the sander using the metal spikes, the sand paper will need to be at least 6 3/4" long. It will obviously need to be slightly longer than that if you want to use the curved side. This isn't a big deal, but I wanted a sanding block that I could use with precut sand paper sheets. This is not that sanding block.

Excellent sanding block. Fits nicely in your hand, easy to work with. Changing sandpaper is very fast and easy simply lifting the edges up a little. Holds the prince and tight doesn't loose grip while sanding like some blocks tend to. Definitely not a bad block to be working with all day. Very fast and easy shipping damage free.

I bought these for my shop class because they work well. Very durable and hold up to even high school kids.

This is exactly what I was looking for. It a simple design which is perfect for hand sanding. The rubber does stink, but nothing worth losing a star over. I would recommend this.

Works really well. When it says a quarter of a full sanding paper sheet, don’t cut it into 4.5” x 5.5” pieces. Cut it into 9” x 11/4” stripes, and it will fit nicely.

Buen producto, de buena calidad.Lo que esperaba con mas tiempo y llego antes de lo imaginado, me ha sido muy util.

Ok

Giving it 4 stars as I have only used it once and it worked well but I am not sure how long it will hold up if it's used everyday and/or for big heavy jobs. I used this for sanding a project guitar. Worked for what I needed it for. It's a great little product.

As described.