I have been given a few pieces of substantial oak shelving I'd like to "reclaim" and then something useful out of them (!) Problem is the surface is a rough & stained. My obital sander doesn't get deep enough to clean it up and I don't really have any kit to plane it properly. (It's too wide for my electric plane). I just wondered if this is a job for a belt sander? I've never used one so appreciate some pointers as to use for a job like this - and maybe suggested a mode tool? I don't anticipate huge use but don't want to buy junk. tvm
ps I saw a TV programme "The Salvager" - it's a hairy bloke who makes chunky funiture out of reclaimed stuff - it'd stand attack by A bomb! He seems quite fond of his belt sander :-)