Small Sanding Block

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<p>When I saw <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4633924">this sanding block</a> I knew I wanted one, but that particular design didn't work well with my FDM printer. I redesigned it and it prints great on my Prusa Mini!</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Hand Tools Summary</h3> <p>When I saw <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4633924">this sanding block</a> I knew I wanted one, but that particular design didn't work well with my FDM printer. I redesigned it and it prints great on my Prusa Mini!</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> Prusa MINI</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.2</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 15</p> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> Hatchbox PETG Black<br/> <strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>This is printed in Hatchbox PETG. Unfortunately I didn't save my exact settings when I printed it so I'm not 100% sure on the settings. Note that the .3mf file is set for PLA, this print should work in either material.</p> <h3> Post-Printing</h3> <p><strong>Assembly Requirements</strong></p> <p>To assemble this sanding block you will need 2 M4x20 bolts and 4 M4 nuts. No other post-processing is required before assembly.</p> <p>Note that the below steps correspond with the included pictures.</p> <p>Add two M4 nuts (one each) to the two M4 bolts. This will prevent the bolts from spinning when we tighten them later.</p> <p>Insert the bolts up through the bottom of the main body. (This area may be a little messy due to the overhang. That's okay, just clear any mess out enough to get the bolts in.)</p> <p>Put the caps into the holes, but don't insert them all the way! Leave a little bit hanging out.</p> <p>Lay the main body on a flat surface and push down. This will push the caps perfectly flush to the bottom of the sanding block.</p> <p>The caps are now perfectly flush.</p> <p>Next, we'll add the "holder". This piece holds the sandpaper strip in place.</p> <p>Just slide it down onto the two bolts.</p> <p>Next you'll need the two knobs and two M4 nuts</p> <p>Place the nuts in the knobs, then screw them onto the bolts. Leave them loose at this point, so you can insert the sandpaper.</p> <p>Cut a strip of sandpaper 1 inch wide. The sheets I had happened to be the perfect length, but you may need to trim yours to fit.</p> <p>Slide the sandpaper in between the pieces, hold it taut, and tighten the knobs. You're ready to sand!</p>