Hi Sam,

My floors are physcially in fine shape, I just need to remove some 40
year old varnish that has yellowed tremendously.

The floor buffer you mention should do the trick. Anything that the
first time user needs to be aware of? I would assume that one can get
sanding discs in different grits too?

Also, which pad should I use at the end of the process to remove
raised wood fibers, dust and other imperfections?

Thanks,

JP

On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 12:31:31 -0500, Sam Shank
wrote:

The vibrating pad sander is VERY slow to remove wood. I used it mostly
to remove excess filler and even for that it was excruciatingly
slooooooow. I understand your reluctance to uncover all those nails,
however.

If you're that bad of a floor sander and afraid to use the drum, disc
it. Rent a 175rpm floor buffer, buy a red pad, and get some 80 or even
60 grit discs and dry disc it. MUCH less aggressive than the drum
sander, but way better that that silly machine at home depot.