🛠️ Efficient Sanding with Shop Fox D2823 Small Sanding Tool Review

I've had one of these for many years. love the product. Durable and will last a long time in a professional environment. The weight is heavy for better grinding control, but not too heavy to cause wrist fatigue. Tip: Use a thinly cut piece of tape to press the sandpaper against the board at each end of the paper. Place thin pieces of tape on the paper, then put the wooden cover back on the pole and tighten the handle. This will ensure that the paper is aligned correctly without having to cut…

This sanding block is nearly identical to the Veritas sanding block sold by Lee Valley (double the price). The Veritas block has 5 stars - the best workmanship, best knurled knob and springs. Functionally, however, they are both about the same. I have several of these types with different grit sandpaper. I use them daily. Tip: Cut an 11-inch sheet of sandpaper in half (2 5-1/2-inch sheets). Cut these 2 sheets in thirds to get 6 3" x 5-1/2" sheets. Place a sheet on the edge of a bench with a…

No serious woodworker can achieve the best finish without a variety of abrasive tools, each suited to their application. When I need to hand sand flat surfaces I use the Shop Fox D2823 sanding block. I have five of these, each labeled with increasing grit, from 120 to 320. While changing the paper is simple and easy, I like the convenience of just switching to a finer grit without fuss. This is my favorite tool for hand finishing flat surfaces. With a felt pad, it glides gently over the wood…

This is a 'regular' sanding block but I have to admit I was hoping for something better. First, it's very heavy and durable, which is good. The wooden case feels good in the hand and has the right shape, and the quality of the wood (oak or ash) feels good. However, the fit and workmanship of the components is questionable. The knurled top handle is cheaply made and roughly finished. The metal plate on the bottom has four spring clips that hold the paper in place, and upon unboxing all clips…