After ruining a hood with a power sander, I only trust hand blocks now.

I was blending paint on a modern sedan. The power sander dug in and created low spots. Going back to a hand block fixed the issue perfectly. It taught me that control matters more than speed. Now I train my apprentices the same way.

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miagarcia1mo ago

Seriously though, that same lesson applies to woodworking and other trades too... power isn't always the answer.

willow_kelly361mo ago

But sometimes you really need that power...

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mason.margaret27d ago

Totally get it. I burned through three drill bits last week trying to force a hole in some old oak. Switched to a hand drill and went slow, and it was perfect.