"bryanska" wrote in message
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I am re-using existing luan underlayment floor, in preparation for
installing new vinyl sheet floor. This is on the advice of my
installer, who has seen my floor underlayment and recommends its re-
use.

Which type of sander should I buy, to touch-up the skimcoat after I
have spread it?

Random orbital, belt, vibrating pad?

Please reply urgently. I am buying the sander tonight. I appreciate
any input you have.

PS - I cannot stop the group from pontificating at length on my
situation. But please: if you must type 1000 words on the wisdom of my
project, at least throw in some advice about the sander.


My first choice would be a belt, but if you've never used one, then can be
dangerous. Well, in the hands of the inexperienced, they can take away a
lot of material fast and leave you with divots and more work than you
started with.

The vibrating pad sanders are not much good for anything but the lightest of
work.

That leaves the ROS. Get a 5" or 6" and it will do a good job with no real
learning curve. Just remember to let the machine do the work and don't use
a lot of pressure.
Ed