I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

Makita 9911 - a smaller lighter 3" belt sander. Enough power, well made
and tracks accurately...

e.g.

https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/makita-...-650-watt-240v

My weapon of choice when I need to do some serious flattening on Oak.

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On Sunday, 7 June 2020 21:58:48 UTC+1, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

I have always found cintride disks better for this sort of job.
Very aggressive and leaves swirl marks though, has to be followed up with something less savage.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CINTRIDE-...-/222512172797

On 08/06/2020 07:47, harry wrote:
On Sunday, 7 June 2020 21:58:48 UTC+1, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

I have always found cintride disks better for this sort of job.
Very aggressive and leaves swirl marks though, has to be followed up with something less savage.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CINTRIDE-...-/222512172797


when used in an electric drill I have found them too aggressive on wood
unless filling and painting afterwards. They have a tendency when you
are not paying attention, or getting bored or tired, of suddenly digging
in and removing too much in a way that cannot be easily hidden with
further sanding.

I do however have similar small triangular version for a multi-tool that
I can control easier with respect to not removing too much.

Example (but not the best price)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carbide-Bla.../dp/B005NHPA0U


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On 08/06/2020 01:17, John Rumm wrote:
On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from
Sfx. The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and
will be going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

Makita 9911 - a smaller lighter 3" belt sander. Enough power, well made
and tracks accurately...

e.g.

https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/makita-...-650-watt-240v


My weapon of choice when I need to do some serious flattening on Oak.

Thanks John, I hadn't heard of that model but it seems to be exactly
what I need ... and one will arrive in my hands in a few days. FYI I
find FFX often have the best prices on things like this.

On 07/06/2020 22:31, alan_m wrote:
On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from
Sfx. The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and
will be going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

I found the problem with the belt sander I had with a large piece of oak
was that the belts got too hot very quickly and the (glue) join in the
belt failed after a very short time. I had a lot more success with an
random orbital sander.
I've been using a Makita random orbital but it's taking too long and the
(rather nasty) belt sander was so much faster - I'll pause the job until
the (hopefully un-nasty) belt sander arrives. Belt heating must be
dependant on speed and pressure so I'll experiment, but it hasn't been
an issue thus far.

alan_m wrote:
On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

I found the problem with the belt sander I had with a large piece of oak
was that the belts got too hot very quickly and the (glue) join in the
belt failed after a very short time. I had a lot more success with an
random orbital sander.

My Titan branded belt sander from Screwfix seems pretty robust, no
problems with it on lots of different sorts of jobs over the year or
so that I've had it.

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On 08/06/2020 09:22, wrote:
On 08/06/2020 01:17, John Rumm wrote:
On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from
Sfx. The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and
will be going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

Makita 9911 - a smaller lighter 3" belt sander. Enough power, well
made and tracks accurately...

e.g.

https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/makita-...-650-watt-240v


My weapon of choice when I need to do some serious flattening on Oak.

Thanks John, I hadn't heard of that model but it seems to be exactly
what I need ... and one will arrive in my hands in a few days. FYI I
find FFX often have the best prices on things like this.

Yup, they have been fine IME, although I have not used them that often -
I just went for the first link I had to hand from somewhere that have a
decent range of Makita kit...

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On 08/06/2020 07:47, harry wrote:
On Sunday, 7 June 2020 21:58:48 UTC+1, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

I have always found cintride disks better for this sort of job.
Very aggressive and leaves swirl marks though, has to be followed up with something less savage.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CINTRIDE-...-/222512172797

Yup they are aggressive, but you can't use those on a ROS which require
hook and look mounting papers.

The Abranet 40 grit would be a better choice for aggressive ROS sanding.
If you need to do much of it overhead, then investing in a Mirka CEROS
or DEROS would also be worthwhile - much lighter and controllable than
most ROS, and significantly better dust collection.


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John.

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On 08/06/2020 09:22, wrote:
On 08/06/2020 01:17, John Rumm wrote:
On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from
Sfx. The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and
will be going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

Makita 9911 - a smaller lighter 3" belt sander. Enough power, well
made and tracks accurately...

e.g.

https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/makita-...-650-watt-240v


My weapon of choice when I need to do some serious flattening on Oak.

Thanks John, I hadn't heard of that model but it seems to be exactly
what I need ... and one will arrive in my hands in a few days. FYI I
find FFX often have the best prices on things like this.

I think I need one of those too...

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too dark to read.

Groucho Marx

On 08/06/2020 09:22, wrote:
On 08/06/2020 01:17, John Rumm wrote:
On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from
Sfx. The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and
will be going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

Makita 9911 - a smaller lighter 3" belt sander. Enough power, well
made and tracks accurately...

e.g.

https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/makita-...-650-watt-240v



Glad to see them out of stock. It's one of the few tools I don't
currently have, and I like Makita stuff.

On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

I just bought the Bauker from Toolstation. Impressed.


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Dave
The Medway Handyman

On 07/06/2020 21:58, wrote:
I'm removing the old finish from some fairly large bits of oak around
the garage doors but using a random orbital sander and scraper are
taking too long, so I decided to try an el-cheapo belt sander from Sfx.
The idea works but the sander I bought (Mac MSBS900) is dire and will be
going back. Some of the job is above head height so I need a
recommendation for a light'ish 3" or 4" belt sander ... ?

In case it helps anyone else: I bought the Makita 9911 (recommended by
JR) and find it excellent.