cal9000 wrote:

I have an approx 1 sq-m area of pine square-edge floorboards to level
and prepare for staining as well as a medium-sized painted staircase.
Which type of sander would best handle both: a good orbital sander or a
belt sander?

Some more info he

http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/powertools/sander.htm

Radom orbit will be best for most of it. You may need a delta sander for
the corners (or do those bits by hand).

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Cheers,

John.

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