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  1. 21st June 2010, 10:44 AM #1
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    Default what is the best sander for rounded obhects

    im sanding a tree stump just wondering is there any specialty sanders i might not know about that would be better than elbo grease cheers,,,,
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  3. 21st June 2010, 01:55 PM #2
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    I find a small angle grinder with one of those rubber backed sanding discs as good as any tool for free hand shaping. Just work through the grades of abrasive, from 40P or 60P to 80 then 120.

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  4. 25th June 2010, 06:54 AM #3
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    Sounds like a project made for flap sanding.
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    i did one similar to youres some years ago and theres a post on it on carving ,page 5 in a thread called carvers gallery . tools i used were arbo carver ,mini arbo, dye grinder with typhoon bits from carbatec and for sanding ive got a kirjes sanding system which is small inflatable drums with sanding sleeves fitted ,its now one one of the most used tools im the shed .good luck and keep us posted with some pics
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  6. 3rd July 2010, 07:42 PM #5
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    hey guys here's the work so far been tough going and havn't had enough spare time enjoy...

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    Wow - that is really starting to look more impressive!
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