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I finally tried a 4-inch foam roller for sanding curves after using a block for a decade
The block left flat spots on a recent Queen Anne leg, but the roller followed the shape perfectly. Anyone have a go-to foam density for delicate veneers?
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hugo_nelson5d ago
It's just sanding, not rocket science lol. A block worked fine for ten years, so maybe that leg was just a tricky one. People get way too into gear talk sometimes.
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shanegibson17d ago
Foam rollers are a total game changer for stuff like that. I mean, I used to wreck so many curved drawer fronts trying to keep them flat with a hard block. Maybe it's just me but the medium density ones seem to work best without digging in, idk. You can still press pretty hard without messing up the shape.
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juliahall17d ago
Totally agree about the medium density foam. It's got just enough give to follow a curve without squishing the wood fibers flat. Hard blocks can actually create high spots on a rounded surface, which is the opposite of what you want. The foam kind of spreads the pressure out in a way that matches the shape. Have you tried using them for sanding curved edges too, or just for glue ups?
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