"John" wrote in message
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I'll throw in another vote for sending it out. I recently completed a
33x60
cherry table top and took it to my local hardwood supplier to be sanded.
They did the sanding for $8.

$8! Great price; I would have expected $25 at least.

No kidding. For me, it's the only way to go. There may have been a caveat
that the original material was purchased there, but heck, even if it was
twice that much it would have been worth it to me.

todd