Jim Kaczmark
09-20-2007, 10:56 PM
Given the variety of sanders available from Festool, I'd thought I'd ask the experts the following:
Which festool sanders, in what order, and for which parts would you select to sand & finish mission style cabinets with? Assume that I'll be making the panels from solid lumber, and not 1/4" ply. Wood will probably be hickory or red birch. I do not own a drum sander, or similar. Considering that this is for personal use and not a kitchen I'm considering spend a bit more "time" than "cash". (Eesh... can one really make that claim when considering Festools? ;)
If surface planer left a good surface (sharp blades, well adjusted, slow feed, etc.) How much time would one expect sanding, say a single door, single drawer 20" base cabinet front?
I may be considering a belt sander of some type to assist with all those smaller door edges... your thoughts?
Thanks again in advance!
Jim
Which festool sanders, in what order, and for which parts would you select to sand & finish mission style cabinets with? Assume that I'll be making the panels from solid lumber, and not 1/4" ply. Wood will probably be hickory or red birch. I do not own a drum sander, or similar. Considering that this is for personal use and not a kitchen I'm considering spend a bit more "time" than "cash". (Eesh... can one really make that claim when considering Festools? ;)
If surface planer left a good surface (sharp blades, well adjusted, slow feed, etc.) How much time would one expect sanding, say a single door, single drawer 20" base cabinet front?
I may be considering a belt sander of some type to assist with all those smaller door edges... your thoughts?
Thanks again in advance!
Jim