Sally Beauty Sanding Sponges

Boxcar_Bret

Member since
June 2016
From: Portland, OR

Sally Beauty Sanding Sponges

Posted by Boxcar_Bret on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 8:29 AM

I might be late to the party on this one so if I am then my apologies. I was at Sally Beauty picking up some sanding sticks (because paying hobby store prices is for suckas) and came across these tiny sanding sponges for 29 cents each. I figured why not and grabbed a couple. Little did I know I'd be buying my new favorite tool.

These things are awesome!!! They're made of neoprene-like material that gives them just the right amount of flexibility to address compound curves. They're also are perfect for when you want to make quick work of a seam but don't want to risk damaging the part with a heavier grit. Oh, and they're washable!

A quick search on eBay and I was able to find them in a bag of 50+ in assorted sizes for something like 17 cents each. You're welcome Yes

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Boxcar_Bret

Member since
June 2016
From: Portland, OR

Posted by Boxcar_Bret on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:23 PM

Here's a link to them:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/mini-sanding-blocks/SBS-203000,default,pd.html

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ejhammer

Member since
May 2008
From: Wyoming Michigan

Posted by ejhammer on Thursday, June 23, 2016 6:40 PM

Found a retail store about 5 blocks from me. Picked up some blocks and sticks (very inexpensive).

Thanks for posting this.

EJ

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Tri500

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June 2014

Posted by Tri500 on Saturday, July 23, 2016 1:10 PM

This Is Why I Follow This Forum! Outside the Box Thinkers!

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Saturday, July 23, 2016 3:41 PM

Thanks for the tip. My wife patronizes Sally's all the time--and now it looks like I'll have to go with her.

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gobobbie

Member since
January 2014

Posted by gobobbie on Saturday, July 23, 2016 9:21 PM

You can join the Sally's beauty club and receive significant discounts. There. Are a lot ofapplicale modeling supplies there

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BlackSheepTwoOneFour

Member since
January 2013

Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Sunday, July 24, 2016 10:55 PM

Hmmm... now I gotta check it out next time the missus goes there.

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gobobbie

Member since
January 2014

Posted by gobobbie on Monday, July 25, 2016 7:41 AM

I am all about saving some money from my hobby budget when I can. Sally's has a lot of stuff and if you can ignore some of the stares you get, go for it. I pick up sanding sticks, nail finishing stuff like resin at a much lower cost because it does not say hobby on it. Bob Gregory Ruining one kit at a time