I've had the Lee Valley Sanding Block for a while now and was getting more and more frustrated. Seemed expensive, but probably a good idea, I hate sanding anyways so anything to make it easier. After quite a few months using it I decided the only thing worse the the sandpaper slipping around a cork block was trying to get a sheet of sandpaper into those little clippy things. Or not getting the paper in tight enough. Really I was ready to chuck the thing across the shop some days..... BUT THEN!
-Open up block and Insert paper
-Try and insert other end. Too short and ready to curse! No Wait..
-Take ruler stolen from a kid
-Slide in below clips and paper is dragged along!
-Look at how nice and tight paper is after block is tightened!
-Sigh with relief. Feel proud about not cursing.
-Sand sand sand
I now think the block is worth every penny, and sand only with fresh clean cutting paper.
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