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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2010-08-10 15:44, remote guy wrote: Thanks, Nick. I'll check those out. I've seen the round sanders at Lowes. I wonder if they're the same. Good sanding is the key to a good finish. I like to sand but would like to do it a little faster. "Tim the Toolman Taylor" haha. I guess you're right.
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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gimpy2 Special user 960 Posts |
I looked into the pneumatic sanders but decided against it. As I understand, they need a pretty big air supply to run properly.
Gimpy
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Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
You wouldn't have as much control, but you could try using a belt sander or angle grinder. Or, get one of those chucks that turns a drill into a spindle sander. (Not sure if this helps. I've not read the whole thread and ain't too sure what you need sanded. )
Michael J.
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2010-08-11 11:01, Michael J. Douglas wrote: Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I've thought about getting one of those little belt sanders from Micro Mark and trying that. Maybe that's my answer. I've got a couple of table sanders and a 24" Makita belt sander too, but that's hard to use with one hand. It has a ton of torque. Also, a dedicated "oscillating" spindle sander that I use to sand the inside of holes and curves. It's one of my favorite tools when you need it. The sanding drum that fits on a drill press would do about the same thing, but it wouldn't have the oscillating feature. Gimpy, thanks for taking time to mention the volume of air issue with the pneumatics. My compressor has a small tank, and it fits perfectly under my drill press bench. I may get a cheep one and just check it out to see. Then, I'll know the answer. Can't have too many tools anyway.
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2010-08-11 13:05, tabman wrote: I'm guessing the piece is too big to run across a benchtop belt sander or along a disc sander? Is it possible to clamp down the piece so you could operate the Makita sander with two hands? I'm not sure I understand what you are needing to do.
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2010-08-11 15:02, Michael Baker wrote:...I'm not sure I understand what you are needing to do. Michael, I'm not crazy about straight line sanding from bench sanders, even though I use them for some things like end grain stock removal because of the fine straight scratches that are sometimes hard to get rid of, so I'm just looking for more power in a random or orbital type palm sander to help me with the dovetailed ends of my Sefalaljia 2 cabinets and other cabinetry I'm building using blind dovetail joinery. You know what I'm talking about, the quest for a glassy smooth feel under the fingers so I can use a soft finish and not depend on something hard drying to get a smoothness. That's where I always go, but I'd just like to get there a little faster.
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Got it.
~michael baker
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Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
Ah, I see now, also.
I just got the chance to check out the Sefalaljia site, and they look great. Love the secret compartment!
Michael J.
�Believe then, if you please, that I can do strange things.� --from Shakespeare�s �As You Like It� |
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Magic Researcher Elite user 406 Posts |
Random orbital sander (5" - 6" diameter) with 80 grit for starters. Work your way down from there. The palm models are too weak. Get one or two models up with a handle and palm knob opposite the handle.
You can really save time with first smoothing things with a thickness sander that the whole box will run through. The sanding lines will vanish quickly with the random orbital sander. Get one with Velcro backed discs to speed up grit changes. MR
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
MR, I've been thinking about what you said, and I think I'll check these out. I've steered away from two handed sanders, but this old dog needs a few new tricks, so maybe I'm strong enough to use one single handed. I did find some information about some shop built thickness type sanders. I do like the idea of having a piece of gear like this available. It would be nice to have a sander that worked like my surface planer.
Thanks for the information, and thanks Michael and Michael.
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
ShopNotes magazine had thickness sander plans a while back - Tadaa!:
http://www.shopnotes.com/plans/thickness-sander/
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
I have been using a Black and Decker 1/3rd sheet sander for years. Then, it finally broke and always wanted to try the newer small hand sander. I got a Black and Decker on sale for $24.00 at Lowe's and gave it a try.
I was amazed at how fast it cut/smoothed the birch down. It was minutes compared to my old sander. That baby cuts down to a smooth surface fast. |
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gimpy2 Special user 960 Posts |
Tabman,
Just came back from a weekend in Branson where I had a chance to see the Kirby VanBurch show. Looked like he used one of your tables in the show. Gimpy
Gimpy
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Ray Tupper. Special user NG16. 749 Posts |
I use a 1/2 sheet sander, a 1/4 sheet palm sander, and a mouse palm sander.
They're all orbital and produce good results. Somebody mentioned the flock backed paper for use with the Velcro type beds. In my opinion,these are ok but expensive, and they tend to lose adhesion around the edges after a while. I buy my paper in half sheet sized rolls and have a jig for ripping it to size and puncturing it for the extraction. If you prepare a load of paper for each time you use it, you get pretty quick at changing the paper. Cheers, Ray.
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
ClintonMagus.... thanks for posting that. I'll look into making one. Looks like a fun project and an awesome tool. Great!!!
wmhegbli.... what model Black and Dexter did you get??? I haven't had good luck with their sanders over the years but definitely like their prices. Gimpy.... that's cool that you were in Branson. Thanks for letting me know about Kirby. Watch America's Got Talent the next time Dan Sperry is on in a few weeks to see another of my props in play. You'll be glad you "saw" it. Ray.... your tips are always most welcome. Sounds like a half sheet sander would cover a lot of territory. Thanks, I'll check it out. I've been using a "rubber" for my finishes since you explained it last year. Best to all....
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Delta drum sander for sale. New 950, has lots of extras, floor cart external sanding drum 400 feet of sandpaper in all grits- my price 400, must pick up.
http://www.toolbarn.com/delta-31-255x.html Works like a charm.
Jay Leslie
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
Wish I was close enough to pick it up, that's a great deal. I hope somebody who reads this thread picks it up from you.
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Sort of a joke, but... if you have the green.
Jay Leslie
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Ship it, and Tab will pick it up at the post office.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
It is a QS9000 Black and Decker Palm Grip sander with dust container attached. Lowe's and Wal-Mart carry these Sanders.
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