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   mesic | May 14, 2009 06:02am | #1

   I'd still use a drum sander. First cut crossways with #3-1/2 grit paper.
   Next cut with the grain with # 36 grit paper.
   If it's soft wood then the last cut with #60 grit. Hard wood #80 grit.

   Get a squirt bottle that squirts a stream and squirt kerosene ahead as you go. It'll let you know how much kerosene you need. I've done it many times and it really tames an otherwise impossible job.

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   rez | May 14, 2009 06:29am | #2

   What does the kerosene do? 

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   mesic | May 14, 2009 08:10am | #3

   Rez, Kerosene keeps the paper from loading up. It stinks a little but it's well worth it.
   Mesic, who never messes up! :<]

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   Ted W. | May 14, 2009 08:42am | #4

   That smiley looks like Darth Vader

    ~ Ted W ~

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   mesic | May 15, 2009 07:04am | #9

   Ted W, I wasn't sure how that crooked smile would show so I guess I need some practice.:<) How's that? :<} Yikes

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   Ted W. | May 20, 2009 01:57am | #11

   . .~~ Ted W ~

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   Hackinatit | May 14, 2009 03:43pm | #6

   I don't think your insurance company would agree that mixing

   petroleum fumes + sanding dust + electricity = your fiduciary duty of "safe practices".A La Carte Government funding... the real democracy.

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   mesic | May 15, 2009 07:17am | #10

   Using nothing makes smoke and fumes also if it's a tough varnish job. Using kerosene eases the pain and saves considerable sandpaper. The Insurance company doesn't get involved because it doesn't create any problems but you might have a problem if you try to keep the sanding dust overnight. But the safest is to not keep any sanding dust overnight because you are never sure what materials have been on the floor.

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   redtoolbox | May 14, 2009 03:06pm | #5

   Thanks for your help.
   - dave

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   Dave3 | May 14, 2009 06:23pm | #7

   Try a thin coat of motor oil it does the same thing as the kerosene, it keeps the paper from loading. Just coat a small area at a time with a very thin film as it gets slippery when done on a large area.

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   redtoolbox | May 15, 2009 03:31am | #8

   Thanks for the input!