Hand Sanding Blocks
Hand Sanding Blocks from Festool, Mirka, and Diablo
Hand sanding blocks hold abrasive flat or shaped so you can sand edges, profiles, and touch-ups where a power sander will not fit. Festool HSK blocks come in 80 x 130 mm and 80 x 133 mm rectangles, hard and soft 150 mm rounds, the dual-sided HSK-Duo, and a Pocket Stickfix block, plus Granat abrasive sanding blocks from 36 to 220 grit. Mirka adds hand pads, Dura-Block wet and dry blocks, and a 3 x 9 in. block with vacuum dust extraction. Diablo SandNet reusable blocks and an angled block finish the range.
What to Look For
- Shape. Flat blocks level surfaces. Round and angled blocks reach curves and corners.
- Firmness. Hard pads keep edges crisp. Soft pads follow contours.
- Dust extraction. Vacuum blocks like the Mirka HB-39 and Festool HSK connect to an extractor hose.
- Abrasive fit. Match hook-and-loop or sheet size to the block.
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Hand Sanding Blocks FAQ
Why use a block instead of folded sandpaper?
A block spreads pressure evenly, so you level the surface instead of following its low spots with your fingers. It also keeps edges and arrises crisp.
Can I connect a hand block to my dust extractor?
Yes, with a vacuum block. The Mirka 3 x 9 in. 55-hole block connects with the Mirka 20 mm air inlet connector, and Festool HSK blocks accept an extractor hose.