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Re: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak build
By:Rob Macks
Date: 4/15/2003, 8:22 am
In Response To: Tools: Which sander for first time kayak builder? *Pic* (Ken)

: Okay, all you long time boat builders out there feel free to chime in on this
: one. I'm going to buy my first sander to build my first kayak and am
: looking for your advice. If you only had budget for one good sander which
: would it be? Also, would you go with 1/4 sheet or 5" random orbital?
: I'm thinking Porter Cable 333 (or 333VS which is currently $79 at Amazon)
: for the ROS and Makita BO4552KX for the 1/4 sheet (which is currently $49
: at Amazon). Of course, I like the idea of saving money, but if it's going
: to take me twice as long to do the same job as a ROS it may not be worth
: it. Do I need both?

: Thanks in advance,
: Ken

The Random Orbital Sander is the only sander you need for strip building.

To see my advise on ROS choice and Some other tips that can make a big difference
follow this link to my Shop Tips page.

http://www.LaughingLoon.com/shop.tips.html

All the best,
Rob Macks
Laughing Loon CC&K
www.laughingloon.com

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