Everything you need to know about buying the right sander.
Belt sander wood siding.
Only experienced craftsmen should sand wood siding with a belt sander.
First make sure you have a firm grip on whatever you re sanding.
Changing the spacious 4 in.
Keep the sander.
If a belt sander is held in one place it can quickly create deep sanding marks in the wood.
And again there s the lead based paint problem.
Belt is a breeze giving you the power to switch sand paper grits quickly and easily.
Everything that the sander takes off is immediately converted into dust.
We cover belt orbital random orbit and regular sandpaper.
The drum sander features a large cylinder that accommodates a wide sanding belt or loop.
That s because belt sanders are among the most common in use due to their high efficiency levels across a variety of different jobs.
Be careful this is a very powerful sander.
It s usually outfitted with a belt and disc both of which enable you to see and stabilize the object as you sharpen it.
Turn the sander on at a medium high speed and sand the siding with moderate pressure working in the direction of the grain of the wood typically along the overlap of the siding.
My primary sanding machine is a makita gv5000 disc sander.
Weighing in at just 2 1 2 pounds this sander can be used for extended periods and at odd angles works great for fascia boards flat trim and wood siding.
However if you lay into the sander too hard you risk gouging the wood.
Fantastic potency excellent build quality.
With the 9903 makita delivers a potent and beautifully well made belt sander that is sure to dominate any paint removal task you throw at it.
Get all the details for the 4 types of sanders for wood in this epic buying guide.
The wen steel frame belt disc sander sands smooths and deburrs jagged edges and splinters on your wood and lumber.
Orbital rotating or belt sanders are a good option.
Belt sanders may be the sander of choice for your paint removal job.
Dust that goes into your hair face and lungs.
If you ve ever used a sander before it was likely a belt sander.
If you can only afford one sander a belt sander is a good compromise.
It runs the 3 by 21 belt at 1 440 feet per minute ensuring it can take on anything and the dust extraction is superb too.
Tips fold a piece of sandpaper and sand by hand to detail corners and areas next to pieces of trim shutters and downspouts.
We explain each type in detail and include videos suggest products photos.