LHsmith Posted July 26, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2020 I'm looking for a vendor in the US that I can order the OcCre 90001 sanding block set from. A Google search nets a lot in Europe but the shipping is more than the set costs. Jackburns 1 Quote Current Build- OcCre Polaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted July 26, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 26, 2020 As an alternative, from a suggestion posted here some time ago: A natural cork Yoga block (Amazon = 4"x6"x9" - $17/ but silly shipping cost) Easier with a bandsaw, but a hand fretsaw can cut this into pieces that are any size or shape desired. Rubber cement - coat both surfaces - will hold the sandpaper - avoid the 9x11 sheets with the no skid backing (10X / 3X?) - the coating reacts with rubber cement or its heptane solvent. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted July 26, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 26, 2020 Have you looked at these? Style Line (STY0701) 6 Piece Soft Sanders Set Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHsmith Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Gregory said: Have you looked at these? Style Line (STY0701) 6 Piece Soft Sanders Set Those look too soft, I'd be concerned about maintaining a flat surface. I found a set of plans online for sanding blocks, looks like I will be making those. Thanks! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build- OcCre Polaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted July 26, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 26, 2020 I found those soft sanders to be nice for sanding the hull, but I would agree that you need a block as well for other situations. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted July 26, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 26, 2020 I've used 3M sponge pads with success. They hold sandpaper well and easily conform to surface shapes. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 27, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2020 I've found that the foam nail sanding blocks sold by beauty supply shops work well in many applications. For a "hard" back, I just cut a piece of wood and glue the paper on. One can also use dowels of assorted sizes where a inside rounded shape is needed. Scrap wood, basswood all work well for these. Vladimir_Wairoa, allanyed and Canute 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted July 27, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 27, 2020 I am with Mark, you can make a variety of custom sized sanding sticks to meet your needs, from scrap wood, at no cost other than the sandpaper. Inside and outside radiuses are easily cut on a scroll saw or band saw. Soft holders are good for some surfaces to be sure, but not really necessary. I have a rubber block that I use on the hull for final sanding, otherwise, wooden sticks are better suited in many, if not most, cases because they can be custom sized. As to the finger nail sanding blocks, I tried these as well, but she was very upset when she went to look for hers and it was on my workbench. Be aware!! Allan Canute, stuglo, Bob Cleek and 1 other 4 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 28, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 28, 2020 Allan, I ran into that also. Only did it one time but I found out where to get them. Chalk this up to the "trials and tribulations of building model ships". allanyed and Canute 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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