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Sandpaper Cutter
Standard sandpaper comes in 9″ x 11″ sheets. But this is rarely
the size that I need. Most often, I end up dividing a sheet into smaller
pieces to fit my sander or a sanding block. For a long time, I made do
with simply folding the sandpaper and then tearing it. But this crude
method often gave me less than satisfactory results. So I decided to come
up with a more reliable way to do the job.
The sandpaper cutter in the drawing at right is the fruit of my efforts. A
hacksaw blade attached to each side of a plywood base acts as the cutter. A
thin washer at either end of the blade spaces it just above the base. Then
an off-center length stop fastened to the base gives me a couple of size
options for my cuts.
To cut a sheet to size, you slide it under the hacksaw blade against the
stop and tear. The cuts are quick, clean, and accurate. Its a great
solution to a common problem.
Good Woodworking,
Ted Raife
Online Editor, Woodsmith
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