<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Billy Blocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional hardwood sanding blocks with innovative two-sided designs and optional magnetic features.]]></description><link>https://www.billyblocks.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:05:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.billyblocks.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Properly Maintained Sanding Blocks Extend Their Life &#38; Optimize Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across countless restoration projects and late-night sessions spent refining raw panels into polished bodies, the humble sanding block remains an irreplaceable ally in auto refinishing. In the hands of an attentive craftsperson, it transforms uneven metal into foundation-smooth surfaces, elevating both efficiency and outcome with every pass. At Billy Blocks in Tuttle, generations of workshop experience come together in each handcrafted wooden sanding block - purpose-built for longevity and...]]></description><link>https://www.billyblocks.com/post/how-properly-maintained-sanding-blocks-extend-their-life-optimize-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b95e5cedecef173ac1509</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:20:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04b055_e784c4c04a224c999d49a67d9b54e8ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jnm31195</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of Proper Hand Tool Selection on Your Auto Body Repair Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first time I saw a rookie tech reach for a plastic block, he was hunched over an old F-100 hood, fighting waves into the panel faster than he could sand them out. One slip, and the tool cracked in half, dust spilling across hours of careful filler work. We shared the same look - there's always a lesson in lost effort. Around our shops and garages, outcomes follow the tools we use; fatigue builds, and true lines prove stubborn when equipment trades precision for price. Selecting hand tools...]]></description><link>https://www.billyblocks.com/post/the-impact-of-proper-hand-tool-selection-on-your-auto-body-repair-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b95de3e0c16484ff0094f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:20:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04b055_131c2825ffc74e32af372d7bf2f34f59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jnm31195</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>