Popular Post Chet Posted June 14, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 I have had these sanding blocks for about six months and I have had time to use them on a number of different projects. With ROS sanders and such now a days you don't need sanding blocks as much as in the past but when the occasion arises I am happy I have these. They hold a 1/4 sheet of sanding paper and a nice feature of this particular block is that it will hold multiple pieces, so you can cut the sheet up into fourths stake them up and clamp them all in the block at the same time. When the sand paper is worn you just tear it off and continue on with your work. They come in four colors which makes it possible to use a different color for each grit. The pad is firm so you can work close to the edge of things with out rounding the corners. I find the grip to have a nice feel to it and I think any size hand would find it comfortable. I got these at Tools for Working Wood for $21.95 each. I know you can get them at amazon and other places but I don't know if they give you the opportunity to select different colors or if you are stuck with the luck of the draw. Preppin Weapon Sanding Blocks 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 I have had a set for many years and really like them as well. I also like the fact that I can grab the grit I want by color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 I have been using one of these for years as well and just recently purcahsaed another for a finer grit. I really do need to get a couple of more for different grits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 I have a set also and love 'em! They're flat and easy to change paper. Such a huge improvement over the old rubber block pads with the 3 spikes to hold the paper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 I plan to buy a full set eventually, but right now I just have green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 After re-reading your post Chet, I’ve never thought about clamping multiple sheets in at one time. Sounds like a great idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Another long time user/stacker here. They are my go-to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 Rockler is running a special on these for the 4th. Preppin Weapon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 It’s unfortunate Rockler won’t let you select the color choice online and doesn’t offer a full set. Different colors for different grits sounds handy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Beasley Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, JohnG said: It’s unfortunate Rockler won’t let you select the color choice online and doesn’t offer a full set. Different colors for different grits sounds handy. Thats what Krylon is for. I think a permanent sharpie would do just as well to mark the grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted June 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, JohnG said: It’s unfortunate Rockler won’t let you select the color choice online and doesn’t offer a full set. Different colors for different grits sounds handy. I would have purchased mine from Rockler except for the fact that I couldn't get the different colors. I am happy I have the different colors. 54 minutes ago, Gary Beasley said: Thats what Krylon is for. I think a permanent sharpie would do just as well to mark the grit. You shouldn't have t resort to this when the manufacturer offers multiple colors to begin with Rockler and maybe other places just need to make simple adjustments to the shopping cart service to take better care of the customers I make the grits on mine but it is the color that makes it an easy grab for the grit you want. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bglenden Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 I also like using the colors for different grits (using spectrum (or resistor) colors for grit, i.e. red = coarsest). I also hadn't thought about stacking up several at once - smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 I noticed these in a couple of stores, but neither of them had all of the colors. This may be just how the manufacturer ships them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Amazon lets you select colors, and even has one I haven't seen before: https://www.amazon.com/Sanding-Autobody-Preppin-Weapon-Sandpaper/dp/B007R4Y8BO/ref=asc_df_B007R4Y8BO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241901362930&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=586646974863354847&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009793&hvtargid=pla-549977421500&psc=1 edited to add: just ordered a purple one. 21.09 with tax added, and free shipping with Prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Thats a pretty good price Tom. Wonder why the blue one cost more then the rest??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I do use the colors for Preppin Weapon grit ID but, have other blocks and use dots. The blocks are the black rubber ones and the dots are white paint, 1 through 5. I don't mark with grit values, I just want to know coarse (1 dot) through fine (5 dots) as my grits vary with what I do. I load multiple sheets on both kinds and remove them as they wear. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Von Posted March 21 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21 Just kicking this old thread to add my own endorsement of Preppin Weapons. I got my first about 3-4 months ago when the paper started slipping in my old block. Just bought Red and Blue to add to my Yellow one, and suspect I'll flush out the set sometime. Reposting Chet's original link to buy them as it's still good and cheaper than Amazon I believe: Preppin Weapon Sanding Blocks 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Yep. Love mine. Klingspor has a good price as well although shipping can mess with the deal for small orders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted March 21 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21 I only wish they had more colors. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 This thing is worth the trouble too. Scraper burnisher makes it work better. https://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-71336-Sandpaper-Woodworking-Metalworking/dp/B07NCHRDLT/ref=asc_df_B07NCHRDLT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241885553680&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12306099276769739448&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008621&hvtargid=pla-733629948957&psc=1&mcid=e94e0395888939eaad5144f89557aa76&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xXzxuy7tRwt26FcIxTgkWBjx-RGs6Gjq6izAnQzuHqBoj13nkkwS1xoCt44QAvD_BwE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fcschoenthal Posted March 21 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 8:15 PM, Von said: Reposting Chet's original link to buy them as it's still good and cheaper than Amazon I believe: Preppin Weapon Sanding Blocks There's an Amazon seller here that has them for less. All 5 for $118, or $23.60 each. Also, same seller has 4 for $95, or $23.76 each. Hey, a couple of bucks is a couple of bucks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/21/2024 at 6:44 AM, Tom King said: This thing is worth the trouble too. Scraper burnisher makes it work better. https://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-71336-Sandpaper-Woodworking-Metalworking/dp/B07NCHRDLT/ref=asc_df_B07NCHRDLT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241885553680&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12306099276769739448&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008621&hvtargid=pla-733629948957&psc=1&mcid=e94e0395888939eaad5144f89557aa76&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xXzxuy7tRwt26FcIxTgkWBjx-RGs6Gjq6izAnQzuHqBoj13nkkwS1xoCt44QAvD_BwE I have on from Rockler that I like and looks pretty close to the same thing. Probably all stamped at the same factory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post curlyoak Posted March 23 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 23 Because of this post back in 2019 i bought 3. I'm glad I did. I used one today! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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