Using random orbit sanders?
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Using random orbit sanders?
Can a porter cable 333 random orbit sander with 220 be used on top and back ( bare wood surface prep- just closed the box)? I would of course hand finish with 220 on a foam pad. Thank for any advise.
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
I use a ROS all the time. I do not follow up with hand sanding. The ROS is designed not to leave long scratches. THere are areas that the my ROS will not reach I hand sand those.
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
Sure -- why not?
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
the only advice is to turn it on , on the guitar don't turn it on then set it on as it will leave a mark.
I use ROS I will use 120 to start then 150 220 by hand
I use ROS I will use 120 to start then 150 220 by hand
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
I use one too. BUT........watch yourself, they can take wood away very quickly. I had a friend who this happened to once, he went almost all the way through the side and had to start over on his guitar. :) And he had already built 12 guitars.
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
An accessory I find indispensable for any ROS is a foam interface pad, for the waist.
https://www.amazon.com/Mirka-9155RP-5-I ... B001BKXWE4
https://www.amazon.com/Mirka-9155RP-5-I ... B001BKXWE4
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
jbjewitt wrote:An accessory I find indispensable for any ROS is a foam interface pad, for the waist.
https://www.amazon.com/Mirka-9155RP-5-I ... B001BKXWE4
Thank you! Mine will be here Wednesday. What kind of life do you get from this pad? I even have a abranet sample pack I forgot about...
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Depends on the use. I get several years at least.
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
I use the ROS on all of my guitars to sand off all obvious marks to 120g. Then I hand sand 220 to 320g.
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Re: Using random orbit sanders?
My " interface " pad came today, very nice! Could have been using this for years. Homestead should sell them!Kbore wrote:jbjewitt wrote:An accessory I find indispensable for any ROS is a foam interface pad, for the waist.
https://www.amazon.com/Mirka-9155RP-5-I ... B001BKXWE4
Thank you! Mine will be here Wednesday. What kind of life do you get from this pad? I even have a abranet sample pack I forgot about...
Measure Twice,
Karl B
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