Subject: sander advice needed

From: [email-masked] (Mark Stamp)
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 23:18:44 -0500

Is there such a thing as a general purpose sander? I need something
to do finishing work, but would also like to be able to use it
for slightly more heavy duty things. Like everyone else,
I'm on a budget. Any suggestions appreciated!

Mark Stamp

-- 
I am not a donkey and I don't have a field. --- Max Weber

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From: "John Hofstad-Parkhill" <[email-masked]>
Date: 1 Apr 1997 05:51:52 GMT

> to do finishing work, but would also like to be able to use it

All around most useful would be a 5" random orbit. They do actually collect
dust better, and give a better finish, and are more aggressive. Unless
you're insane and love to sand.

They've really taken hold of the market for good reason.

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From: [email-masked] (Garrett Lambert)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 11:21:22 GMT

Buy the Dewalt Random Orbit Sander, about $65-70. It does a good job
and has a reasonably effective dust collection bag as standard.

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From: [email-masked] (LEE WARD)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 97 12:37:00 -0600

Sanders save time AND money so buy several like a RANDOM ORBIT
sander,then a Belt sander is good etc..You can always use the Armstrong
method Too..Most sanders are so inepensive nowadays you really should
have more than one cuz one sander cant do it all,,Random orbits are best
for finishing without leavin marks,Belt sanders are good for fast wood
removal and can be mounted stationary so you can push wood against belt
in some applications. Ive read that sandin finer than 150 grit wont make
any diff in the looks dept,and most factory furniture is sanded to 150
only..
                        Lee ward

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