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18th January 2011, 09:29 PM #1
I don't like sanding!!
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1/2 sheet sander for a timber slab?
Can anyone offer advice as to whether a 1/2 sheet sander is the way to go to finish of a tallowood slab for a dining table? I've got a 1/3 sheet but i think it will take forever.
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18th January 2011, 10:04 PM #2
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I would recommend a random orbit sander, preferably 6 in diameter, if you are going to be doing heavy timber removal on a slab with a sander
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Dengy
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20th January 2011, 03:50 PM #3
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rotex 150 by festool gives amazing performance best sander i have owned by far
Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs .
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20th January 2011, 05:33 PM #4
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I like my 150mm Makita, esp when a vacuum is attached. I have used the Bosch GEX150 with success too on large sheets of old ply - came up great with just touch pressure on the top of the ROS, letting the abrasive paper do the work.
I got all my papers from The Sandpaper Man, one of this forums sponsors - great serviceregards,
Dengy
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20th January 2011, 09:26 PM #5
I don't like sanding!!
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20th January 2011, 09:52 PM #6
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You can get Makita orbital sanders, usually in 1/3 and 1/2 sheets, and you can get Makita Random Orbit Sanders with circular sheets to match the diameter of the pad. The ROS does not leave scratch marks like the normal orbital sanders, giving a much better quality of finish esp for jobs like yours, but are a lot more expensive
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Dengy
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21st January 2011, 08:04 PM #7
I don't like sanding!!
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21st January 2011, 08:13 PM #8
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I think so, if you are going to be doing a lot of sanding, and also smoothing a fair bit of rough finish into a decent finish, without any major physical effort.
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Dengy
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23rd January 2011, 01:34 PM #9
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This is the one i have in mind.
Makita BO6030 -150mm Random Orbital Sander
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23rd January 2011, 02:15 PM #10
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That is the one I have, and it goes well. Only needs to be guided by a finger and thumb.
I had to make up a connector from some PVC connectors from Bunnings to connect it to a standard vacuum cleaner hose, but I think you can buy a Makita adaptor.
I get my sandpapers from The Sandpaper Man, a sponsor of this forum. Very helpful and quick serviceregards,
Dengy
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