Two-Way Radius Sanding Block

Beta This jig is in beta: the files are generated and checked, but the design may still change. Check the drawing against your instrument before you cut.

Block

One print, two radii. Set both faces, the block's dimensions and how deeply the sides are scalloped.

Printer

New printer? Print the fit coupon first, to check its tolerances.

Printer

Bed width mm

Bed depth mm

Build height mm

Top face — typical radii

Top face radius

Bottom face — typical radii

Bottom face radius

Length The block prints standing on end, so this is the print height.

Width

Thickness

Channels Hollow the section. Fewer channels is stiffer and heavier.

Grip depth How deeply the sides are scalloped for the hand.

Engrave the radii on the end face Never on a working face — engraving there can spoil flatness.

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