Reuse Old Sanding Pads

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Reuse Old Sanding Pads

Reuse Old Sanding Pads!

I'm incredibly tight fisted when it comes to my woodworking, and as such, I am reluctant to throw anything away! When my detail sander pads get too tattered around the edges, I use this little trick to turn them into usable hand sanders!

Trace Your Pads

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I traced the shape of my sanding pads onto a scrap piece of MDF.

Cut Out the Shape However You Want

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I cut the shape out using my jigsaw mounted in a jigsaw table, but you could do it using whatever saws you have!

Secure the Sandpaper

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I secured the sandpaper using CA glue, applying it around the edges and in the center.

The Block

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Finally, I used CA glue to attach a scrap of pine 2*4 to the back for a handle. I wrote the grit of sandpaper on it to make it easier to see what I'm grabbing.

Thanks for reading!

-Shaun