Can this sander be used to finish-sand wood, smoothly, without leaving sanding marks?
241342
without a doubt. the difference will be in the grit of sandpaper use. the finer the smoother and less marks. i used do finish carpenter worksand that's when i first used one. having using one ever since that time. this is my 3rd one.
1023634
Yes it can be used as a sander however I strongly recommend not to use it that way. A random orbit sander is designed and built to sand wood and other stuff without leaving circular marks.
460696
The unit can be used without the sander to pick up drywall dust and other small objects. I have not tried it with my wood sander but believe it will also work with it. The unit basically picks up dust and deposits it into a bucket of water. The water catches the dust and keeps it from blowing around the area you are working in. The unit doesn't catch 100% of the dust but does a good job in catching most of it.
2099184
Yes, this is a wonderful sander and should work great. Also you can use sandpaper from other models if choose.
1201359
Yes it can, in fact I have purchased a polishing kit for it but haven't tried it. But I will say that it is an excellent sander especially with the new 4 amp battery and should do a reasonable job as a polisher.
1313897
No, I would not! It works perfectly on smooth, unfinished furniture - even unpainted but I would not recommend it for reclaimed would and certainly not crevices or chips in the wood. I have no idea what to use except for a good power sander and work down from several grades of sandpaper until it is more manageable.
179428
Yes, however I would use an electric belt sander, If sanding was necessary.
928040
In case no one saw my comment, this is a GREAT machine, NOT a sander!! I don't mean to be crass, but if you do not know what your ordering, you tube How it is used, before you ruin your physical self forever.. Wood working is fun, not feeding yourself is the end... ( no fingers ) .?
460700
Both questions can be answered with a yes. To use it while sanding wood, you will have to rig up some kind of attachment to the sander.
1557394
Im no expert here but i would think if you did a light sanding beforehand it would be alright.
15047
Yes. However, the difference between the Wagner and a floor sander is not to be compared - if its bigger than a small area. For the effort and time, I'd rent a floor-sander and use the Wagner in the edges (edge sander) and enter the corners. You'll still need a profile sander for the corners for a good match to the rest of the newly sanded floor. Overall, I used the Wagner PaintEater on the my home's outside walls and found it easy to handle and light weight.
1873549
Sharon, an orbital moves in a circular motion and vibrates as it moves leaving a smooth surface with or against the grain. finish sander works in a back and forth motion. It should only be used with the grain of the wood to get a smooth finish. Finished used in correctly will scratch the wood badly.
2242019
I thought I just answered this question. This would be the way to go about your sanding job. Good luck...
1925500
Also as another comment especially on hard surfaces like on stone, metal and other surfaces they also make a micr polisher called pre lim which is a chalky non scratch abrasive cleaner if you need to remove or flatten old finishes. I have used it on badly checkered wood with good rests but real care is required to use it on wood.
1567237
My understanding of sanding wood floors is you need a belt sander and MUST sand in the direction of the grain. This is a great sander but it's orbital so I would think it would not be optimal for floors. I use this to sand the bottom of my boat. What's really great is there are holes in the sanding disks and with a shop vacuum hooked up it's virtually dustless but again - I think you need a belt sander.
248393
Yes, but for a smooth finish be sure to lightly sand after it drys. I use it to stiffen the fins of the fish I carve and then paint. I wood hardener deeply penetrates the fibers of the wood. Ron
539524
It's orbital, but any sander will leave marks if the sanding isn't done properly. You should always start with a coarse grit to set the shape and remove the cut marks, then gradually go to finer and finer grits to remove the marks from the previous sanding process. Orbitals have an advantage because they leave FEWER and less deep marks than the old back and forth methods do, and do the job faster. I used this sander for the final sanding on the fiberglass and filler on my airplane (full size plane, not a model) as it provided a finer, faster finish than my old "back and forth" sander did. After painting, the surface is high gloss and mark free! You can see the plane at www.agelesswings.com/LONGEZ.HTM