Great Planes’ Contour Duplicator Sanding Guide
By Nate Bezanson
Unlike most “contour sanders” which can change the shape of the material as you work, this one holds sandpaper in exactly the profile you set. It works just like a contour gauge, but with sheets instead of pins so it can support sandpaper.
To set its shape, just loosen the two side screws and press the inner sheets against your desired curve. Then tighten the screws to pull the sides together and lock the sheets in position. This particular model is designed for sanding on model airplanes, but it looks big enough for some furniture detail applications, too.
Street pricing starts around $10.
Great Planes Duplicator Sanding Guide [Corporate Site]
Contour Duplicator [Tower Hobbies]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
August 28th, 2007 at 11:34 am
I’d say that’s a HOT rather than a NOT.
August 28th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Sweet find! I have been working on some trim in the kitchen for what seems like years. Finish sanding intricate profiles with 3 different grits takes tons of time. I’m going to give this a try. It should make sanding quicker than making negative profiles in bondo or free sanding.
August 29th, 2007 at 9:30 am
I wonder how sharp or comlex of a contour the sandpaper will bend too.
Which size do you recommend for trim the 5 or 10 in long models?