My van projects left small edges to finish after the larger cutting and sanding jobs. The Warner block is part of my purchased preparation kit for that hand-work stage.
The cut heater-opening area during finishing work.
The item in my kit
I bought Warner 34436 Sanding Block as part of my camper van equipment.
My van projects left small edges to finish after the larger cutting and sanding jobs. The Warner block is part of my purchased preparation kit for that hand-work stage.
Where it fits my build
I marked the opening beneath the passenger seat and used a drill, reciprocating saw and grinder to make it. I then drilled the mounting holes and sanded the cut area.
The finishing sequence included two coats of primer and two coats of white paint. That put the cutting, abrasive preparation and coating into distinct steps before the heater mounting continued.
White paint around the heater mounting opening after preparation.
My build notes
The opening changed from marked sheet metal to a cut edge and then to a painted mounting area. The sequence in the photos explains the role of the finishing supplies alongside the cutting tools.
Cutting the opening was followed by abrasive preparation and coating before assembly continued.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The 3M rubber block and Dura-Block offer other hand-held supports for abrasive paper. Their shapes change the contact area and grip compared with the Warner block.
3M Rubber Sanding Block
This hand-sanding block uses a rectangular rubber body. It holds abrasive paper against a supported working face.
