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Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build *Pic*
By:Jim Kozel
Date: 4/14/2003, 10:40 pm
In Response To: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak builder? *Pic* (Ken)

I've used Porter Cable's ROS, then purchased the pictured Makita for the last three boats, two I'm just completing. I really appreciated having the ability to change hand positions. For example, when sanding the inside edge of the cockpit coaming, I held it hanging down by the handle. Dust collection is excellent, just hook-up a reduced size hose, then couple it to your larger shop vac hose. It's a little pricey at about $115 on Amazon, but I'd buy it again.
BTW, if you want to collect the dust, just scrape it off the shop vac filter. Anyway, it's a pretty personal choice. Go to the store and hold several with the idea you'll be holding it for many hours. One might fit your hand better than another. Just make sure you get one with the ability to connect to your vac.

Jim

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Which sander for first time kayak builder? *Pic*
Ken -- 4/14/2003, 8:01 pm
Re: Tools: Palm Sander
Chip Sandresky -- 4/15/2003, 12:37 pm
Keep them coming,thanks Chip *NM*
Don Lucas -- 4/15/2003, 6:45 pm
Re: Palm Sander--you mean a real palm? ;)
Shawn Baker -- 4/15/2003, 3:26 pm
Re: you can't hook up a shopvac to your elbow
Kyle T -- 4/15/2003, 12:55 pm
Re: This guy cracks me up!
Chip Sandresky -- 4/15/2003, 1:12 pm
Re: This guy cracks me up!
srchr/gerald -- 4/15/2003, 5:36 pm
Re: This guy cracks me up!
Kyle T -- 4/15/2003, 3:01 pm
Re: This guy cracks me up!
Scott Ferguson -- 4/15/2003, 1:53 pm
Re: Beer-n-ator?
Chip Sandresky -- 4/15/2003, 2:17 pm
Re: Beer-n-ator?
Scott Ferguson -- 4/15/2003, 2:38 pm
Re: Beer-n-ator?
James Nixon -- 4/16/2003, 4:00 pm
Re: This guy cracks me up!
Jim Kozel -- 4/15/2003, 1:47 pm
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build *LINK*
Dan G -- 4/15/2003, 9:32 am
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
Rob Macks -- 4/15/2003, 8:22 am
Re: Tools: Go to Sears right near you...
Rehd -- 4/15/2003, 12:02 am
I did just that... *LINK*
Ken -- 4/16/2003, 12:29 pm
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build *Pic*
Jim Kozel -- 4/14/2003, 10:40 pm
Wow! That's a nice one. *LINK*
Ken -- 4/16/2003, 4:05 pm
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
Mike Loriz -- 4/14/2003, 9:35 pm
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
Ken -- 4/14/2003, 10:14 pm
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
mike loriz -- 4/20/2003, 9:23 am
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
Shawn Baker -- 4/14/2003, 9:29 pm
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
srchr/gerald -- 4/14/2003, 9:09 pm
Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
Bill -- 4/14/2003, 8:39 pm