Need to sand an end of a cabinet door. What is the maximum length that can be sanded at once by the belt (vertical) sander?
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the belt itself is about 1.5 inches or so. I don't think there is a max length that you could sand as there is nothing to the left or the right of the belt there should be no limit...
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6 inches total from the deck up. There is only about 2 inches of metal behind the belt to support it. So it might be better to get a belt sander, which has more support over more of the belt. Though for a bench top sander, this is one of the best I've ever used. I've had it a few years now and love it. No issues yet, and use it once a week at least.
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I would put the effective maximum length, with the claps in place on both sides at 54", maybe 55", but that would be pushing it. However, you could use this with an even longer belt by removing the web belt that comes with the pouch.
648498
One inch. I glued 2 paint sticks from Home Depot together and used them on the backside of my cabinet since the material(almost a veneer) was too thin initially to screw into. It worked great
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Yes, technically. But you really want a much bigger sander if you are doing an entire deck. Maybe some sort of belt sander? I'd do some web searches - don't think I've ever heard of someone sanding a whole deck.
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Yes with a long blade. The blade will bend to be flush or almost flush with the floor. Depending on pipe metal or plastic you can use a belt sander with a heavy grit sanding belt and make it flush. Of course not if the floor is already finished
1977767
A lot depends on the project. If the project is primarily wood, then the random sanders by your major manufacturers is the way to go. If the project is manly metal (steel, etc.) then the way to go is the disc sander. Disc sanders are more aggressive than the small electric sanders. They are for smoothing and evening out glued up pieces. Another way to look at it is to say if you want to remove a lot of material fast, use the disc sander. For everything else, use the random orbit.
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I really don't know, but I will say this... it is ALL ABOUT THE PREP. Some of my cabinets needed sanding, some were fine with the product they provide in the box for use with the scrubbie pad. If I was going to try it on a veneer I would probably sand.
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Mechanics 6" vice works well, without over crimping the ends. Can also be accomplished with a hammer on a hard surface if careful.
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It will depend on what type of wood you are sanding. I have had no problem so far, as I also use a fine grain sheet of paper and finish by hand
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ok you got two possibility's hear # 1 you got a bad motor and yes iv heard of this happening because the sander's are not made in the USA \ # 2 you have got the adjustment tension for the belt wayyyy to tight with the sanding belt on so it put's wicked strain on the motor # 3 you may want to try a heaver belt grit
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I used the slick strip roll to make a sliding surface for 10 piston style drawers. Each drawer used approximately one foot of Slick Strip. I have about ten feet left, so I would say that the roll is about twenty feet long. This length is approx. I was very pleased with the Slick Strip. It is providing an excellent sliding surface between two wood surfaces and, when applied to one wood surface with a lot of pressure, has lasted, with no separation, for well over a year. I would buy thfis again without hesitation.
817120
I very lightly sanded our cabinets. Like no more than 30 seconds on each surface. Ours are still holding up great.
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this is an orbital sander, feel free to check makita website, most "straight line sanders" currently only seem to be available in phnuematic and are usually whats also referred to as long board sanders around 16 inches long. this model is a 1/3rd sheetsander 3 5/8" x 9 1/8 (hook and loop) or 3 5/8" x 11" using clamps. if your looking for 1/2 sheet sander try 1/2 Sheet Finishing SanderModel BO4900V
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Never start sander while resting on what you are going to sand, this can cause a lose of control. Hold sander tightly with some downward pressure and guide sander back and forth with the grain. I have three orbital sanders, plus belt and three 1/4 sheet sanders. Makita has done an outstanding job in rough down sanding and then the finish sanding, better than my DeWalt or Porter-Cable. Do not give up, sander will do a good job for you. The great thing about an random/orbital sander is that no matter which way it goes you should not see any sanding lines/swirls, that is if you do not use 80 grit paper. Hope this helped. Never start sander while resting on what you are going to sand, this can cause a lose of control. Hold sander tightly with some downward pressure and guide sander back and forth with the grain. I have three orbital sanders, plus belt and three 1/4 sheet sanders. Makita has done an outstanding job in rough down sanding and then the finish sanding, better than my DeWalt or Porter-Cable. Do not give up, sander will do a good job for you. The great thing about an random/orbital sander is that no matter which way it goes you should not see any sanding lines/swirls, that is if you do not use 80... » Read More Never start sander while resting on what you are going to sand, this can cause a lose of control. Hold sander tightly with some downward pressure and guide sander back and forth with the grain. I have three orbital sanders, plus belt and three 1/4 sheet sanders. Makita has done an outstanding job in rough down sanding and then the finish sanding, better than my DeWalt or Porter-Cable. Do not give up, sander will do a good job for you. The great thing about an random/orbital sander is that no matter which way it goes you should not see any sanding lines/swirls, that is if you do not use 80 grit paper. Hope this helped. « Show Less
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If the sander has a Velcro attachment area that is in the ballpark for size it should be OK. The only way for the pads to attach is Velcro...I believe the Velcro attachment area is about 6" give or take...
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Yes, end guard does come off. The distance from the belt stop bracket to rear of sander guard is 15 inches. With the belt stop bracket off, the distance is 20 inches.
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I purchased this bag for my Dewalt belt sander and there is plenty of room for extra sanding belts and other miscellaneous items. There is an internal pocket which keeps the sanding belts separate from the sander itself. The bag is constructed very well and I would recommend it for this type of usage. I'm not familiar with the other bag you mention so, unfortunately, I can't offer a better comparison at this time. Sorry!