Homemade Sanding Block and Wing Nut Key


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steliart on instructables.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade sanding block and wing nut key fashioned from Swedish pine, plywood, and beech dowels.
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Sep 07, 2014 7:00 PM
DIYer
I would normally use a pair of pliers to wrench stubborn wing nuts, but having a wooden key does prevent marring.
Dec 21, 2013 10:39 PM
daveward
Is it a sanding block or blog?  Anyway...doesn't matter...I really do like the idea for getting the paper tighter.  Good.
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DIY Sanding Block and Wing Nut Key - comment on how to build a Sanding Block and Wing Nut Key - 2 comments
DIYer says:
Sep 07, 2014 7:00 PM
I would normally use a pair of pliers to wrench stubborn wing nuts, but having a wooden key does prevent marring.

daveward says:
Dec 21, 2013 10:39 PM
Is it a sanding block or blog?  Anyway...doesn't matter...I really do like the idea for getting the paper tighter.  Good.

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