I usually use 100 or 120 grit with it.
Sander for wood siding.
The paint eater is not a variable speed sander.
Only experienced craftsmen should sand wood siding with a belt sander.
Keep the sander.
Be careful this is a very powerful sander.
Weighing in at just 2 1 2 pounds this sander can be used for extended periods and at odd angles works great for fascia boards flat trim and wood siding.
Sand blasting was an option but i questioned how much it would remove maybe to much.
We cover belt orbital random orbit and regular sandpaper.
It can be sanded to remove surface defects and prepare the wood for painting or staining.
Cedar siding is a durable attractive building material that has been used widely across the united states.
This tool is intended for outdoor use only on solid wood masonite siding wood siding concrete and steel for paint preparation.
The loose paint chips on the siding of my house had to be removed completely but i felt i needed to go further in order to get the best results from the stain.
Rougher sandpaper can be used to.
In order to stain wood you need have a fresh and clean wood surface.
Since the machine is so powerful it is easy to use too much power when sanding the surface and trying to remove old paint from it.
Turn the sander on at a medium high speed and sand the siding with moderate pressure working in the direction of the grain of the wood typically along the overlap of the siding.
If the sanding disk is to course or you stay in one place to long this sander could do some damage.
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How to sand wood siding.
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Mount 7 inch sanding discs onto it for sanding the primary surfaces and then switch to 5 inch sanding pads for places where you need tighter control.
If the surface you want to prepare for paint is rotted or damaged it should be replaced.
Tips fold a piece of sandpaper and sand by hand to detail corners and areas next to pieces of trim shutters and downspouts.
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Cedar wood is lightweight stable and relatively easy to work with.