Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
A big irritation with sanders comes when you need to set it down. Some sanders let you lay them on their sides as they wind down, but mine, thanks to some bad engineering, will actually start back up because the button’s on the side. Every time, it catches me off guard. I got used to tapping the bottom of the sander as it shuts down, but there’s a better, quicker solution to stop the motion.
You probably have a roll of this material lying around—it’s that anti-slip liner made for drawers to keep tools from sliding. A piece of plywood with this stuff glued or stapled to the top and bottom works, but it’s a bit thin, so it doesn’t stop all the movement and might not hold up over time.
In my opinion, the best option is one of my favorite materials: tracker utility runner. You’ll find it in the carpet section at most stores or online. It’s thick enough that you don’t even need plywood—just throw a piece on your workbench and set the sander on it when you’re done.
Bonus tip: staple the runner to a simple wooden frame to create a dedicated, enclosed sanding pad. This keeps everything neat and makes it easy to store. Plus, it’s a great way to avoid any accidental 'sander escapes'. For more sanding tips…
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A big irritation with sanders comes when you need to set it down. Some sanders let you lay them on their sides as they wind down, but mine, thanks to some bad engineering, will actually start back up because the button’s on the side. Every time, it catches me off guard. I got used to tapping the bottom of the sander as it shuts down, but there’s a better, quicker solution to stop the motion.
You probably have a roll of this material lying around—it’s that anti-slip liner made for drawers to keep tools from sliding. A piece of plywood with this stuff glued or stapled to the top and bottom works, but it’s a bit thin, so it doesn’t stop all the movement and might not hold up over time.
In my opinion, the best option is one of my favorite materials: tracker utility runner. You’ll find it in the carpet section at most stores or online. It’s thick enough that you don’t even need plywood—just throw a piece on your workbench and set the sander on it when you’re done.
Bonus tip: staple the runner to a simple wooden frame to create a dedicated, enclosed sanding pad. This keeps everything neat and makes it easy to store. Plus, it’s a great way to avoid any accidental 'sander escapes'. For more sanding tips…
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Gary G.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
