"Connor Aston" wrote in message
newsp.s2xdu2i8qkab0d@vigor13...
I was in the workshop tonight, and I'm making a 14" x 28" top for a music
centre
planned down to 7/8" some white oak 10" wide.
So I put it through my performax 16/32 with 100 grit so the planer marks
are away. Thats all I think the performax is really good for too many
lines show up even with finer grits.
But the question is finishing from here.
Should I use a

1. Reciprocating sander (i dont actually own one)
or use an
2. Orbital sander (I have and use one of these)

I highly recomend the Porter Cable Speed Bloc Finish sander. This is a
serious sander that works day after day for years. Old school design sith a
square bottom, good for inside corners. It will keep up with many ROS's.

If you decide on a orbital sander, get a RANDOM orbital sander.



Which gives the better finish and what is a suitable final grade
180/240/360?

For Oak I NEVER go past 180 grit but you do need to use all grades in
between the 100 and final grade that you choose.