Plane(s)
Spokeshave(s)
Scrapers
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Orbital 1/4 sheet
Don't like or use hand-held belt sanders. Stationary are useful for some
things, but only if the piece is firmly held against a table or stop, so it
isn't pressing the belt where it heats, dries, and sets scratches in the
surface.
"ELAhrens" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If you could only have two or three powered sanders what would they be and
> why?
>
> One of a series of questions in preparation to setting up a small home
shop.
> TIA
Your opinion is worth the information it's based on.
Planes are much faster, friendlier, though perhaps you haven't acquired the
necessary skills yet....
"Morgans" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > Plane(s)
> > Spokeshave(s)
> > Scrapers
> > ROS
> > Orbital 1/4 sheet
> >
> > Don't like or use hand-held belt sanders. -
>
> IMHO, you don't like them because you have not used them enough to get
good
> at it. They are a great way to rough sand, and flatten, but take a lot of
> skill.
> --
> Jim in NC
>
>
I also have the PC 333 ROS, but I've since added a wooden smoothing
plane (knight-toolworks) to my collection and my ROS has been
collecting dust ever since. I really wish I had switched sooner to be
honest. At least I didn't buy a belt sander, I'm going to go with the
Jack Plane instead (and expect to be much happier for it).
Mike
[email protected] (Doug Miller) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> In article <[email protected]>, "ELAhrens" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >If you could only have two or three powered sanders what would they be and
> >why?
> >
> Delta BOSS (Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander). Comes with an assortment of
> spindle sizes ranging from (IIRC) 3/4" to 3" diameter. Does a great job of
> sanding curves, especially inside curves. Very, very quiet. When attached to a
> dust collector, it makes almost no mess. Wish I'd bought one a long time ago.
>
> Porter-Cable 333 random-orbit sander. Produces very smooth surfaces very
> quickly -- although a scraper does a better job, faster, and with less noise.
In article <[email protected]>, "ELAhrens" <[email protected]> wrote:
>If you could only have two or three powered sanders what would they be and
>why?
>
Delta BOSS (Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander). Comes with an assortment of
spindle sizes ranging from (IIRC) 3/4" to 3" diameter. Does a great job of
sanding curves, especially inside curves. Very, very quiet. When attached to a
dust collector, it makes almost no mess. Wish I'd bought one a long time ago.
Porter-Cable 333 random-orbit sander. Produces very smooth surfaces very
quickly -- although a scraper does a better job, faster, and with less noise.
--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)
"Morgans" <[email protected]> wrote in message >
> "George"
> > Don't like or use hand-held belt sanders. -
>
> IMHO, you don't like them because you have not used them enough to get
good
> at it. They are a great way to rough sand, and flatten, but take a lot of
> skill.
> --
> Jim in NC
I have
PC 333 ROS
DeWalt 433 ROS
Ridgid Oscillating drum/belt
Ryobi Belt sander
I use the Ridgid frequently for many things and have good control by moving
the work against the belt.
I use the Ryobi the least as I have the least control. It is very good for
rough sanding and making a shape, but I'm not confident or competent enough
to use it for flattening anything. One wrong move and "ouch" you have a
divot.
I don't use planes enough
Ed
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Plane(s)
> Spokeshave(s)
> Scrapers
> ROS
> Orbital 1/4 sheet
>
> Don't like or use hand-held belt sanders. -
IMHO, you don't like them because you have not used them enough to get good
at it. They are a great way to rough sand, and flatten, but take a lot of
skill.
--
Jim in NC