9" Flexible Long Board Sander/sanding Block

The 9" sander has been designed to incorporate the best features of its two predecessors. By combining the two it's probably the most versatile AFS sander to date. It's also the largest sander intended for one hand operation. This sander is only nine inches long, but will easily outperform board files twice its length. An ideal choice for sanding cowls, motorcycle tanks and fenders. Made out of a 8lb. density foam, has a .010" thick base plate and come with 3 - 1/8" rods and of course end caps. Each sander comes with a set of vinyl end caps to prevent the rods from sliding around and to prevent unwanted scratches when working in tight areas. How They Work and Why They are Unique: By adding or removing flexural rods of same or different diameters in different configurations, you change the pressure to flex-ratio. In other words, you control how much the sander flexes. These sanders will pick out lows that your hand or naked eye almost always miss. The number of rods inserted effects the stiffness of the sander. This allows you to go from sanding the fender of a 1940 Chevy to the hood of a 1965 Lincoln in a matter of seconds. Each sander comes with a set of vinyl end caps to prevent the rods from sliding around and to prevent unwanted scratches when working in tight areas. How They're Made: The base plate on the 4.5", 9", 15", 21" and 27" sanders is made from 1075 tempered spring steel. Ranging in thickness from .008 to .020" depending on length. The base plate on the 36" sander is a little thicker, made from .060" thick aluminum, (around 16 gauge). The flexural rod chases within the sanders are made from polyethylene and the foam handle is made from the finest foam available. What Type of Sandpaper Does it Use? Use adhesive backed sandpaper, or a type of spray adhesive to apply the

• 9" Adjustable Flexibility Sander Part# AFS 9

• EASILY SAND OUT ANY FLAWS BY CONTROLLING THE SANDERS FLEXIBILITY!