Sanding Power Tools
The first step to perfect finish is to start with a smooth, scratch-free surface. To accomplish that, you'll need to know your abrasives and sanding tools. Use the articles in this category to help you do just that.
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Sander: Stationary belt (vertical) and disc sander Purpose: Rapid removal of stock on edges. Applications: Sanding back to a line. Touching up miters and computnd agles. Chamfering or roundig dowel ends. Suggested Abrasives: 36- to 120-grit cloth-backed aluminum oxide.
Sander: Stationary belt (horizontal) Purpose: Rapid removal of stock on surfaces. Applications: Flattening small areas of face grain. General smoothing and truing. Shaping. Use end of belt as freehand drum sander. Suggested Abrasives: 36- to 120-grit cloth-backed aluminum oxide.
Sander: Stationary edge belt sander Purpose: Rapid removal of stock on edges. Applications: Smoothing edge grain. Sanding back to a line. Concave sanding on the open roller. Suggested Abrasives: 36- to 120-grit cloth-backed aluminum oxide.
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