Gator Zip Sand-Block Sanding Sponges

I've never been shy in my dislike for sanding sponges. They tend to wear our quickly and seldom seem to sand as well as plain old sandpaper.

However, the Gator Zip Sand-Block Sanding Sponges may be changing my mind. These dual-sided sanding sponges come in nine different grits, and seem to be as durable as they are convenient. The sandpaper applied to each side of the sponge held up well to some tough sanding tasks, and the grit didn't wear off nearly as quickly as I expected.

While I only tested the 120-grit sponge, I'll be eager to try some other grits on some upcoming projects.

I've been a little hard on sanding sponges in the past, but this Gator Zip Sand-Block Sanding Sponge is a bit different. In testing, I used the sponge to clean up about two dozen small pieces that I cut on my band saw (small, being about six inches in diameter). I fully expected that I'd need to break out a power sander to clean up my band saw cuts, but I was pleasantly surprised when finding that one of the two Sand-Block sponges from the package was more than enough to handle the task. The finish came out nice and clean, and there was even still a good bit of grit left for another upcoming project.

This was quite a departure from previous experiences with similar products, as they either didn't sand well enough, or I probably would've needed three or four to finish a similar job. A very pleasant surprise, as well as a quality sanding job, all from a very convenient product.