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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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quicker sanding?!?

hey guys i am doing bodywork on my 1995 f-150 i put in the very big patchpanels in the bed and i been applying and sanding tons.. I was wondering is there any way i can make sanding goes any quicker? I am using a board sander and using 40grit paper.
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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40 grit does wear out though it seems rough the cutting edge of the grit wears quickly once it hits metal - even a little. I buy a lot of sandpaper and probably don't get all I can from it but for me thats ok- nerve damage and positioning problems etc.

air tools for shaping too. I have really liked using the smaller electric sander for shaping- I use the 30-40 grit with it and don't have to worry about maintaining air pressure.

make sure you take all that i say with a healthy grain as i know far less than most here.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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i use the porter cable electric sanders they hold up very well. i have had mine for over a year and use it almost every day with no complaints so far. just my 2 cents worth
 
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