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Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
By:Chris Menard
Date: 3/20/2000, 7:32 am

Just got a Dewalt ROS for my b-day!!!! Life is good.

Ken, If you find a market for used hand sanders, let me know!

> Hi fellow Newbies;

> My hull is now done, ready for glassing. I could not believe the power of
> the Random Orbital Sander! I've used the old DA air sanders on cars in the
> past, but was really surprised at the controlled, rapid material removal
> of the modern AC operated ROS! It is a modern marvel to say the least! My
> Ryobi 5" ROS set me back $39 at Home Depot, and it is very well worth
> the price. Anyone wanna buy my other "power hand sanders" that
> I've collected over the years?

> One small request - Please do not email me, your question and my response
> would better serve all of us if you queried on the board. Less work for
> ALL of us. Hey, I'm actually pretty shy too . . .

> New pix of SANDED hull are available at the link below, please select
> "Hull Construction," and jump to the bottom.

> Best Regards, Spidey (Ken)

Messages In This Thread

For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
Spidey -- 3/19/2000, 1:02 am
Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
Chris Menard -- 3/20/2000, 7:32 am
Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
Chris Menard -- 3/20/2000, 7:32 am
Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
Spidey -- 3/20/2000, 1:14 pm
Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
Robert -- 3/19/2000, 11:04 am
Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
Spidey -- 3/19/2000, 11:49 am
Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
Jerry -- 3/19/2000, 11:21 am
Re: For Newbies - Last of the Hull Construction
John B. -- 3/19/2000, 11:50 am
Re: PSA or H&L Sanders
Brian Wegener -- 3/20/2000, 10:08 am
Re: PSA or H&L Sanders
Spidey -- 3/20/2000, 1:08 pm