Sanding Pine

[load2go]

Ive been using quite a bit of 8" x 3" by 4.8 meter pine c16, Ive been using an orbital sander when sanding.
Would it be quicker easier to invest in a good belt sander?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Doug B]

A belt sander would be quicker that a standard ROS

 

[Jacob]

Belt sander if you want it flat. ROS will follow curves to some extent - smaller and more flexible footprint. So if you've got both you move from one to the other rather like jack plane to smoothing plane. Or miss out the belt if you aren't bothered about flatness. Either way work your way through the grit sizes - don't skimp or it'll take much much longer.

 

[fraxinus]

I would also say if you do use a belt sander be sure to keep it moving across the workpiece otherwise you'll end up with a depression in the timber.

 

[blackrodd]

I would also say if you do use a belt sander be sure to keep it moving across the workpiece otherwise you'll end up with a depression in the timber.

As above, also don't forget to use a bench stop or you could end up with bruised goolies!
Regards Rodders