Kinda why we make Them.For blocks I made, I wasn't smart enough to cut them in standard length
Sign me up for a set DeanThanks for all the replies. Very helpful information.
I got an email yesterday from a nice guy in Nigeria who is ready to wire me a large sum of money, just needs my banking information and it is a done dealGot an email yesterday from a group of barefoot foreigns who are looking forward to making your blocks, like right now
Wow, great thread going here! I started making my own acrylic blocks probably 25 years back. I had many different sizes made; I also have many blocks made of oak and hickory. I recently purchased a 24-inch rigid linear block....very expensive but works great!
My 2 cents on acrylic..pro's and cons. number one pain is the sticket roll paper always leaves some of the backing glue on the stick and you have to try to get it off every time you change the paper. Acrylic blocks are not easy to hold on to nor comfortable to use, even the big Linear block is not comfortable to use with their handle design. The pro's, acrylic is very lightweight and when blocking with acrylic there is no cheating... it's flat and straight! I look forward to seeing what you come up with and would like to try them!
Interesting. In the name of research I ordered 3M Stikit Blue, Mirka and Sunmight PSA rolls.Try Sunmight paper, it doesn't leave residue behind on poly or acrylic blocks. Lasts a long time too.
Yes Dura Gold is what I was using.... a big mess. I just ordered some Sunmight to try.Interesting. In the name of research I ordered 3M Stikit Blue, Mirka and Sunmight PSA rolls.
I'm trying all of them now. So far none of them leave a residue.
Dura Gold left a mess, as did the no name brand that my local jobber carries.
Interestingly, the premium brands appear to cost more, but they come in bigger rolls and when you calculate the per yard cost, they are all roughly the same, about $1.00 - $1.10 per yard, even the "cheap" brands.
I will try on the 68 vet we just did at the shop, it has SPI clear on itHere's an offer:
I want to create a montage video of really nice paint jobs for the "Black Diamond Sanding Block" website.
If you create a quality video of your car (or one you've done for a customer) and send it to me, you will get a free set of the first production blocks. It is totally worth it to me.
The video camera's on most modern phones are totally adequate for this, no need for special equipment.
The key is good lighting, nothing distracting in the background, a good "perspective" angle, and slow, smooth motion, showing off the paint quality.
Want to show gloss, shine and depth over hoods, fenders, quarters, roof, etc.
I'd really like to have a variety of different types of cars and colors.
High quality stills will also work, but they are hard since really glossy paint reflects background and is hard to make look good, but if you have those, send them and I'll try to use them (we can add motion in the video editing software.)
If you need help getting the file to me, let me know, lots of options to do that.
And post them here, if you are able so others can see your awesome work!
Any takers?
Here is an example of video I shot of my Suburban last year.Here's an offer:
I want to create a montage video of really nice paint jobs for the "Black Diamond Sanding Block" website.
If you create a quality video of your car (or one you've done for a customer) and send it to me, you will get a free set of the first production blocks. It is totally worth it to me.
The video camera's on most modern phones are totally adequate for this, no need for special equipment.
The key is good lighting (outdoors is best,) nothing distracting in the background, a good "perspective" angle, and slow, smooth motion, showing off the paint quality.
And don't worry about getting a perfect, flowing take of the whole car. Snippets are fine. We can put them together in editing.
Want to show gloss, shine and depth over hoods, fenders, quarters, roof, etc.
I'd really like to have a variety of different types of cars and colors.
High quality stills will also work, but they are hard since really glossy paint reflects background and is hard to make look good, but if you have those, send them and I'll try to use them (we can add motion in the video editing software.)
If you need help getting the file to me, let me know, lots of options to do that.
And post them here, if you are able so others can see your awesome work!
Any takers?
Ouch! I appreciate your candor and, on reflection, I can see your point.I'm the bluntest person I know, otherwise pretty honest and straight forward. I have been following and rooting for your sanding blocks from the first post you made about them. Put them out in the public and let them pass or fail on their own merits. Putting a bunch of pictures up of people's work who have never touched one of your blocks, is not going to sell me anything. Sorry, I know I'm an ass.