Self Locking Sanding Block / How To Make

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
  • The handles clamp the sandpaper in place when they close and release it when they open.
    Two or three thin sheets of stiff plastic (like from a large soda bottle may work better than the thin sheet metal and be easier to get.
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Komentáře • 254

  • @JohnHeisz
    @JohnHeisz  Před 3 lety +46

    The handles clamp the sandpaper in place when they close and release it when they open.
    Two or three thin sheets of stiff plastic (like from a large soda bottle may work better than the thin sheet metal and be easier to get.
    Get project plans on my website for sale: ibuildit.ca/plans/

    • @bumstudios8817
      @bumstudios8817 Před 3 lety +9

      Finally, a project of yours that ended up how my projects do, loved the laugh too. I usually insert a few choice words instead of the laugh

    • @YAHYA_SUMIGAR
      @YAHYA_SUMIGAR Před 3 lety

      Good job.....

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ Před 3 lety

      How do you feel about some milk jug HDPE melted to shape?

    • @-joe90
      @-joe90 Před 3 lety

      Maybe you should make a second board with the marker screw, so you don't have to be screwing it and unscrewing it, you just swap the boards when you need it ..... (it's just one more contribution to your brilliant idea)

    • @whollypotatoes
      @whollypotatoes Před 3 lety

      The concept of using the metal (or plastic) to grip the paper is a great idea. My first thought upon opening the video was "how does he keep the paper from loosening when closing the handles?" Then when you showed the sheet metal I was like "BINGO". I'm definitely going to attempt a version of this idea in my own shop.

  • @bigal6667
    @bigal6667 Před 3 lety +71

    This dude is one of the few real you tubers with 100% self made tools everywhere.

  • @WilliamTythas
    @WilliamTythas Před 3 lety +49

    I loved hearing the reaction and the follow up to the sandpaper sliding out ..

  • @_rlb
    @_rlb Před 3 lety +43

    That stop motion sequence at the start is enough to warrant a like (or 42)

  • @MadeinHell2
    @MadeinHell2 Před 3 lety +32

    Oh I recognise that mad laugh when the sand paper just comes out. I've done that more than once when I thought I'm basically done with the project only to find out some oversight or change early on meant I have more work to do.

    • @johncware66
      @johncware66 Před 3 lety +6

      Isn’t that the truth, we’ve all been there. It’s all in how you handle the setback. A good laugh is a good approach.

    • @vorshack8968
      @vorshack8968 Před 3 lety +1

      @@johncware66 Yeah, but most of us have tried the 'throwin' shit' approach at least once though :)

  • @PullMyTriggerOKK
    @PullMyTriggerOKK Před 3 lety +18

    I am but a humble beginner woodworker however whenever I watch your videos I feel like I want to go back in my workshop and start building something. I bought several of your plans so far, and I thank you for making them so easy to follow. Thank you for the wonderful educational videos and have a good day!

    • @PullMyTriggerOKK
      @PullMyTriggerOKK Před 3 lety

      @@timhofstetter5654 I'm sure his techniques are good for him, because he leveled up the become the master woodworker that he is now. I still have to use two push sticks.

  • @S8tan7
    @S8tan7 Před 3 lety +14

    The sheer number of tools that youve made for yourself is genuinely impressive

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich Před 3 lety +11

    ha ha...cracked me up when you put it to use for the first time and the paper just slipped right out. Love how you laughed at yourself when it happened! Great video, John!

  • @glynluff2595
    @glynluff2595 Před 3 lety +1

    I use my grandfather’s block it is now over 100 years old. It just shows a good idea is never out of date!

  • @AndrewKleinWW
    @AndrewKleinWW Před 3 lety +57

    I really like this!

  • @nemo4907
    @nemo4907 Před 3 lety +12

    The laugh (6:26) at the paper sticking to the wood was worth the price of entry! Good solution and project.

    • @lee6741
      @lee6741 Před 3 lety

      Haha yes and also his action of slamming the gadget and walking away, added the comedic value

  • @8MWm3e4b
    @8MWm3e4b Před 3 lety +4

    Sanding my new sanding block with my old sanding block
    Nice work👍

  • @robertajohnson3671
    @robertajohnson3671 Před 3 lety +2

    In "Hei'n'sz sight... Your gift of building, is amazing... Thank you

  • @KipdoesStuff
    @KipdoesStuff Před 3 lety +4

    Here it is in action...damn it! Okay, here is how to fix that and make it work. 90% of the projects I do, no lie. Great video John.

  • @robfisher5284
    @robfisher5284 Před 3 lety +5

    Another great idea, John. I built 3 of your old, old sanding blocks a few years ago and they get used on every project i built. Keep up the good work!

  • @mainewoods1862
    @mainewoods1862 Před 3 lety

    Every time I see the table saw you built I am in Awe ! Plus all the other shop tools you have made. I like backing sandpaper I will have to make one or two.

  • @mv7967
    @mv7967 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr. Heisz, I enjoyed your video and I appreciated your including your mistake about having to increase the thickness of the metal shims. I've bought plastic sanding handles, but this wood one probably has the weight and sturdiness that I need. Thank you, sir.

  • @Shadow__X
    @Shadow__X Před 3 lety +1

    that's some confident table sawing

  • @alflud
    @alflud Před 3 lety +3

    It's often the little tools that serve us the best and for a sanding block .... that's one hell of a great design! I freakin' love it :)

  • @PatNetherlander
    @PatNetherlander Před 3 lety

    I like the simplicity of your designs and your versatile use of plywood very much John!

  • @murraylowe8677
    @murraylowe8677 Před 3 lety

    John I have followed you for years now.
    I am very impressed with your ideas and results with wood.
    Please keep on coming up with these wonderful ideas.
    May God bless.

  • @jennessalynam7682
    @jennessalynam7682 Před 3 lety

    I like how you kept your fail sanding block in the video. Makes it more realistic and also knowing that even experienced woodworkers mess up too! Love the video and the idea.

  • @CelDez1
    @CelDez1 Před 3 lety

    Your ability to design and make tools and equipment is amazing.

  • @jayhitek
    @jayhitek Před 3 lety +1

    It's amazing how even John's half inch 7 layer plywood makes every project look 100x better than mine. My HomeDepot only likes to stock the 3 layer 1/2" ply that feels as smooth as 100 grit sandpaper.

  • @_J.F_
    @_J.F_ Před 3 lety +1

    I love all your very clever designs and solutions.

  • @IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net
    @IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net Před 3 lety +2

    For such a simple tool, there was a lot to design (and fix). Well done. I like the look of the two discs on top. It gives it a bit of a mid-century modern look to it.

  • @bobbypettersen1851
    @bobbypettersen1851 Před rokem

    Cool. Love making tools of all sorts. Best is that you can isaly customise the tools to you'r hand, hight and need.... good old craftmanship. 🛠

  • @bobbyreutebuch9705
    @bobbyreutebuch9705 Před 3 lety

    I love this idea! I need to make several of these. Thanks John.

  • @stucorbishley
    @stucorbishley Před 3 lety

    Oh man, I chuckled with you when you made the first pass on the narrower one... Thanks for including that, the aluminum flashing instead of the steel was a great fix 👍

  • @viorsa8200
    @viorsa8200 Před 3 lety

    Excelente proyecto muy bien desarrollado y mejor ejecutado , muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos y experiencias , un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón , Galicia ( España)

  • @CitizenAyellowblue
    @CitizenAyellowblue Před 3 lety

    Great little project, and a clever video. Thanks John!

  • @mattmays9063
    @mattmays9063 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey John, I've enjoyed so much of your content for years now and I've never left a comment. Obviously love your content and approach to woodworking.

  • @hassanal-mosawi4235
    @hassanal-mosawi4235 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing those tips, and the make!

  • @EnduringCrow
    @EnduringCrow Před 3 lety

    Pretty cool! Always love seeing unique creations, especially when they are functional/utilitarian. Thanks for the design and inspiration!

  • @bwiltse2620
    @bwiltse2620 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool idea! Love the genuine "oh shit" laugh when the paper first came off haha. Thanks for sharing the trials and tribulations of making something like this with us and also how you went about fixing it. Makes for very relatable content. Thanks much!

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething Před 3 lety +40

    genius idea!

  • @michaelwcorrieajr2278
    @michaelwcorrieajr2278 Před 3 lety

    Great little project John, as usual! I just finished making your mini crosscut sled and I absolutely love it. Thabks for the great content, hope you're doing well!

  • @PR-WoodWorkingCreations

    *Great Designs Awesome* 🌟👍
    *Definitely going to Make it* 👍

  • @e8a284
    @e8a284 Před 3 lety

    You sir are a true craftsman. 👍

  • @DanCarlyon1
    @DanCarlyon1 Před 3 lety

    Great design John gunna be making a set myself! Thanks John

  • @e2jw
    @e2jw Před 3 lety

    Wow! Just found this channel and I love it!
    You a very gifted!

  • @NateBury
    @NateBury Před 3 lety +1

    Cool build! I really liked when you used a sanding block to sand your sanding block

  • @johnnygsdiy1981
    @johnnygsdiy1981 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome build! I enjoy the videos.

  • @JetEngine85
    @JetEngine85 Před 3 lety

    Genius.! Well done..

  • @CreativeIdeasMaker
    @CreativeIdeasMaker Před 2 lety

    We enjoy seeing your work

  • @willemjordaan4108
    @willemjordaan4108 Před 3 lety

    Your presentation style is simply the best! Subscribed

  • @jackfrost2853
    @jackfrost2853 Před 3 lety

    Good work! Thanks for the idea!

  • @emilevoyer123
    @emilevoyer123 Před 3 lety

    THANKS JOHN!

  • @Acheiropoietos
    @Acheiropoietos Před 3 lety

    Wonderful stuff. Great narration.

  • @ericsimpson4045
    @ericsimpson4045 Před 3 lety +1

    Geez youmare talented. Very nice!

  • @MakerNoKY
    @MakerNoKY Před 3 lety

    Very cool John. Awesomely simple design.

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230

    You never cease to amaze me John! Your mind is incredable to come up with such a creation! There is someone else I watch that just came out with a extremly simple design for making dowels. Just two jigsaw blades and one piece of wood. You maybe interested in- JSK-Koubou. Thank you for sharing your geious with us!

  • @christopherleblanc9599

    cool design , love it simplicity for loading paper , could see my self reaching for this off my tool wall ,lol

  • @xxakli
    @xxakli Před 2 lety

    this kind of stuff is why I subbed . . .

  • @philliparudolph9595
    @philliparudolph9595 Před 3 lety

    nice job John

  • @Siamko
    @Siamko Před 3 lety

    Loved this video!!
    we all need to learn to do more and laugh always

  • @bayoubiker7834
    @bayoubiker7834 Před 3 lety

    Very good job

  • @dougprentice1363
    @dougprentice1363 Před 3 lety +1

    This reminds me that I still need to make John's sandpaper cutter.

  • @thebobloblawshow8832
    @thebobloblawshow8832 Před 3 lety

    Great project and idea.

  • @glenschumannGlensWorkshop

    Thanks. Another interesting design.

  • @callitagain
    @callitagain Před 3 lety

    Nice work John. And congrats on 1M!

  • @benzmansl65amg
    @benzmansl65amg Před 3 lety

    Amazing. As always.

  • @tooljunkie555
    @tooljunkie555 Před 2 lety

    As always good stuff John!

  • @Einhorn-ut1mm
    @Einhorn-ut1mm Před 3 lety

    Great work. Great Video. Who cares about the failure? You found the solution. Thx👍

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Před 3 lety

    Fantastic, John! Amazing work! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @jamesb7290
    @jamesb7290 Před 3 lety

    I cracked up when you used a store bought sanding block to make your home made sanding block.
    Fantastic video as always!

  • @ikust007
    @ikust007 Před 3 lety

    pure beauty! thank you so so much! Though i make everything by hand, i will be able to make it. It's well thought. will not be perfect like yours though

  • @Gamerock82
    @Gamerock82 Před 3 lety

    Brilliant. Love it. Instant subscribe.

  • @michaelshick4612
    @michaelshick4612 Před 3 lety

    Good job 👍

  • @SeahawkSailor
    @SeahawkSailor Před 2 lety

    Definite will build one(and buy your plans)

  • @DIMTips
    @DIMTips Před 3 lety

    So simple but amazing

  • @Gus0046
    @Gus0046 Před 3 lety

    Muy buenos vídeos y muy buenos trabajos. Te felicito!!

  • @myboxissharp
    @myboxissharp Před 3 lety

    a work of art

  • @MrMarkpeggy
    @MrMarkpeggy Před 3 lety

    Awesome John! 👍

  • @MuhammadDaudkhanTV100
    @MuhammadDaudkhanTV100 Před 3 lety

    Amazing work

  • @shaunbarrickman6339
    @shaunbarrickman6339 Před 3 lety

    I like this idea!

  • @juanpabloamaral9368
    @juanpabloamaral9368 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful 👏

  • @andrewbrown8148
    @andrewbrown8148 Před 3 lety

    Really cool design, John~!!

  • @danharold3087
    @danharold3087 Před 3 lety

    Built your earlier version where the paper locks in a dove tail. This looks easier to use may give it a try.
    Fun stuff thanks for the video.

  • @billymacmakes
    @billymacmakes Před 3 lety +1

    If only I had some scraps in my shop...

  • @deanpratley125
    @deanpratley125 Před 3 lety

    Very cool project!

  • @ernstgennial7064
    @ernstgennial7064 Před 3 lety

    Very nice!

  • @RandomSmith
    @RandomSmith Před 3 lety

    neat design

  • @dageide6008
    @dageide6008 Před 3 lety +1

    Dam it Man, Your soo good, even Your videos are the best, keep on

  • @tree_carcass_mangler
    @tree_carcass_mangler Před 3 lety

    Thumbs up and thanks for sharing.

  • @j.k24
    @j.k24 Před 3 lety

    your table is really cool

  • @MuhammadDaudkhanTV100
    @MuhammadDaudkhanTV100 Před 3 lety

    Really good ideas and good work

  • @jawadisaal
    @jawadisaal Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @homemadetools
    @homemadetools Před 3 lety

    Beautiful sanding block. We featured this video on our homemade tools forum this week :)

  • @thedistractedmaker
    @thedistractedmaker Před 2 lety

    Really nice John! Now I need a long flexible version....

  • @ianduaga
    @ianduaga Před 3 lety

    very clever, sir!

  • @ArturoMendezC
    @ArturoMendezC Před 3 lety

    Wow esta muy bien ejecutado

  • @vitaliyg3516
    @vitaliyg3516 Před 3 lety

    Thanks

  • @davidadaur5163
    @davidadaur5163 Před 3 lety

    John: The sander looks pretty cool, better than the wedge one you did years ago. I would like you to give a brief tour of your large tool box and show how you have organized the drawers. Thank You, David Adair

  • @SteveC38
    @SteveC38 Před 3 lety

    Very Nice John!

  • @deezynar
    @deezynar Před 3 lety

    Very neat, sir.

  • @jaredbreen7474
    @jaredbreen7474 Před 3 lety

    Juat grab a block of wood, chuck the sand paper under and leave enough over the sides so you can add a rubber band around it. Work wonders.
    Nice build by the way like your way of thinking👍

  • @sddiymakeitworthit7512

    Nice try like how you work with any kind of wood 🪵 thanks 🙏

  • @GolfPapaDelta
    @GolfPapaDelta Před 3 lety

    That same design might make for some nice cabinets handels plus you could have a sneaky lock hidden under the fold can’t see unless you open the flaps pritty cool stuff .

  • @ricksolari9570
    @ricksolari9570 Před 3 lety

    That's brilliant! Patent it!