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Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
By:Rob Macks
Date: 4/24/2002, 7:16 pm
In Response To: Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander? (Dan Ruff)

: Rob,

: I understand your point about the benefit of fast speed for a large open
: area. That makes a lot of sense. But how does a slow speed help you in a
: confined area? Is a ROS so aggressive that it is too easy to lose control
: of it in small close quarters at high speed? Will it damage work more
: easily?

: So far, the common thread in all responses to my post is the Porter Cable
: ROS. Right now I'm seriously looking at the Porter Cable 333P fixed speed
: at 12,000 rpm versus the Porter Cable 333VS variable speed at 5,000 -
: 12,000. Since both have the same top speed, I would assume that they are
: equally good at sanding large open areas. I guess my question now is how
: much of an improvement there is in sanding smaller areas at slower speeds,
: and is variable speed is worth the extra $15?

: Thank you for all of your insights so far. I really want to avoid buying
: junk.
: -Dan

ALSO, you should buy a SOFT backing disk for the sander. They come with a hard
disk for sanding flat surfaces. The soft disk will work better on the curved surfaces of strippers.

Rob

Messages In This Thread

Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Dan Ruff -- 4/24/2002, 2:25 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
erez -- 4/25/2002, 6:57 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
J. Bell in N.B. -- 4/26/2002, 6:17 am
Thank you everyone! I got some great input. *Pic*
Dan Ruff -- 4/25/2002, 8:31 am
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Rob Macks -- 4/24/2002, 3:44 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Dan Ruff -- 4/24/2002, 4:40 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/24/2002, 7:54 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Rob Macks -- 4/24/2002, 7:16 pm
Re: Tools: soft adapter pad
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/24/2002, 7:57 pm
Re: Tools: soft adapter pad
Greg Root -- 4/24/2002, 11:31 pm
Re: Tools: soft adapter pad *Pic*
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/25/2002, 9:18 am
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Rob Macks -- 4/24/2002, 7:13 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Ross Leidy -- 4/24/2002, 4:56 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/24/2002, 2:58 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander? *Pic*
jim kozel -- 4/24/2002, 2:44 pm
Cheaper Variable Speed ROS, $19, but not cheep *Pic*
John Monfoe -- 4/25/2002, 5:40 am
Re: Cheaper Variable Speed ROS, $19, but not cheep
Shawn Baker -- 4/25/2002, 10:22 am
Re:Fixed vs.Variable Speed ROS
jim kozel -- 4/25/2002, 11:59 am
Re:Use a Router Speed Control *Pic*
Dave Houser -- 4/25/2002, 3:13 pm
Re: Cheaper Variable Speed ROS, $19, but not cheep
Jay Babina -- 4/25/2002, 9:15 am
Re: Cheaper Variable Speed ROS, $19, but not cheep
John Monfoe -- 4/27/2002, 5:52 am
Re: Cheaper Variable Speed ROS, $19, but not cheep
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/26/2002, 9:33 am
Re: Cheaper Variable Speed ROS, $19, but not cheep
Ken Finger -- 4/26/2002, 2:49 pm
Re: Cheaper Variable Speed ROS, $19, but not cheep
Jay Babina -- 4/26/2002, 9:47 am
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Jim Horlacher -- 4/24/2002, 3:01 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
jim kozel -- 4/24/2002, 3:23 pm
Re: Tools: What should I look for in a sander?
Jim Horlacher -- 4/24/2002, 4:47 pm