Tapered Sander

The Estes Tapered Sander is a classroom-friendly sanding tool that empowers students to refine their model rocket parts with accuracy and control. Designed with an angled profile, it gives young builders easy access to curved edges, tight corners, and tricky spaces—helping them create smoother fins and cleaner finishes with every pass. It's the perfect tool to help students take pride in their builds while learning the value of precision engineering.

Built for Students and Classrooms

Safe, durable, and easy to grip, the Tapered Sander is well-suited for both elementary and secondary classrooms. It supports fine motor skill development and allows students to meaningfully engage in the model-building process. Whether you’re teaching the basics of aerodynamics or leading a full STEM rocket unit, this tool adds professional polish to student work—without adding complexity.

Enhance STEM Curriculum

Incorporate the Tapered Sander into lessons about flight stability, drag reduction, and structural symmetry. Use it to support hands-on experimentation or challenge students to compare flight outcomes between rockets with and without detailed sanding. It’s a simple addition to your classroom toolkit that opens the door to deeper exploration and better builds.

Classroom Ready and Budget Friendly

Designed to be reused across multiple builds and student groups, the Tapered Sander offers excellent value for educators. Whether you're equipping a full classroom or stocking up for summer camp, it’s a cost-effective upgrade that delivers real results—and helps students build rockets they’ll be proud to launch.