Sanding block
Protractor
Part being sanded square

Sanding an edge square

1 - Use the try square to ensure the "protractor" is perpendicular to the "sanding guide".
2 - Hold the timber to be sanded firmly against the "protractor", the edge just short of the "sanding guide".
3 - Place the "sanding block" against the "sanding guide" and push the timber along to make contact.
4 - Always keep the "sanding block" pressed firmly against the "Sander's" base.
5 - Move the "sanding block" forwards and backwards to sand the part.
6 - Frequently check progress to ensure too much timber is not removed!

	1 - When sanding an edge at an angle, the distance from the end of the protractor to the sanding guide becomes excessive.
	2 - Only use it in this position for timber 1/8" (3 mm) or greater thick.
	3 - For thinner timber use a support that is at least 1/8" (3 mm) thick.

Sanding an angle

When sanding the ends of thin strips of timber it is necessary to use a backing strip that is at least 1/8" (3 mm) thick.
This is particularly important when sanding an edge at an angle.

Sanding thin timber at an angle

© 2007 Neil Helsby