Stoopid question on (new) random orbit sander +++

[Alf]

There was an article in FWW (I think) recently taking about planing versus scraping versus sanding. Upshoot was after applying finish it was very difficult (none of the FWW staff could tell anyway) to tell the difference.

Hardly surprising, given every piece had the finish sanded. #-o :lol:

But my point wasn't that the planed finish is better, just quicker. Think of all the coarser grits you can skip.

Cheers, Alf

 

[devonwoody]

Happy birthday Gidon,dont know about you but that was the quickest 12 months I've ever had.

 

[gidon]

Thanks DW.

Hardly surprising, given every piece had the finish sanded.

But you can't really de-nib with a plane .

But my point wasn't that the planed finish is better, just quicker. Think of all the coarser grits you can skip.

True sometimes but not always that straightforward. Sometimes it is just easier to get the ROS out (I'm thinking of a frame construction where the joints aren't quite flush for example - it happens ). And the point of that article is that if you do get the sander out you don't need to feel like you've failed 'cos it makes no difference to the majority of finishes you'll apply.
Cheers
Gidon