I have an approx 1 sq-m area of pine square-edge floorboards to level and prepare for staining as well as a medium-sized painted staircase. Which type of sander would best handle both: a good orbital sander or a belt sander?
tia
- cal9000
best all-purpose sander?
Jan 01, 2006
4 Replies
Orbital is a finish sander, even with rough paper.
Belt is a "rip loads off" sander, even with smooth paper, a bit like a power plane, if you fit 40 or 60 grit.
The problem you will most likley have is getting into the edges :-(
Rick
I'd reccommend a RANDOM Orbit Sander like this
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40 grit paper it's almost like a belt sander, but much easier to control and you can go up to 240 grit for very fine finish if needs be.
I was in a B&Q Depot the other day and they had some on clearance very cheap!
Dave
Some more info here:
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orbit will be best for most of it. You may need a delta sander for the corners (or do those bits by hand).
Thx to all for the great advice!
- cal9000
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