Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Refinishing materials

"Plastic Sanding Blocks" I purchased a product in 1979-80 that was advertised on TV and may have been sold in stores like Home Depot as well. I can't recall the product name, but it came in blocks that were about 2.5"x3"X8" composed of a brittle plastic foam that contained a grit. It was incredibly effective for sanding and refinishing because the blocks would wear away and quickly conform to the basic curve or shape of the wood one was rubbing it against. Ultimately, the blocks would wear away to dust fairly quickly, but would have taken off a broad swath of varnish in the process. I have been searching for these recently and only encounter blank stares at places like home depot and Lowes. This product is not to be confused with the kind of sanding blocks that are sold now (3M I think) that are essentially a fairly firm sponge with a kind of sand paper attached to the outside of it.

Does anyone else remember what I am referring to and possibly know of a current source? They came packaged about six blocks to a box.

merrill_inn,
I remember the blocks you are looking for. Don't think they are produced anymore. The 3M product should work comparably, they come in different grits. If you're sanding a large area revert to a stripper.
fred

Although I don't reccomend them, the blocks are readily available. For a source in your area go to

http://www.miracleeraser.com