On 1/20/2012 11:00 PM, Craig E wrote:
I could rent a belt sander, I'd just need
some help getting started. I'm trying to avoid using it if possible.

I don't think I'd use a belt sander. They dig in real quick and is going
to give you an uneven result. The belt sanders I've used were for
removing the finish and the stain. Then you hit it with the orbital. If
you want to remove the finish just use a orbital with a lot of
sandpaper. Start with coarse and finish with fine. Don't go past the
stain unless you want to re-stain too.