Newbie Question, Random Orbital sander

[Mark Vaughn]

Thank you so much for this forum, i've learned so much! I don't have a planer, can i just take a random orbital sander to town all over a glued up cherry tabletop with 4 boards or will that leave scratces all over it? any suggestions? Thanks

[Jim Becker]

Mark, if you work up through the grits (generally 80 through 180 or 220) and keep the ROS moving, you should end up with a nice surface. Consider using a scraper as the last step for a very nice finish. (use a scraper to remove any excess glue before sanding, too)

[Alex Berkovsky]

Are you trying to level the glue-up? Do you have a belt sander? That would be a better choice. I was also thinking of one of those sleds that a router rides on.

[Mark Vaughn]

yeah i'm just trying to level it, thanks for the suggestions!