Hi,

Using a paint scraper works really well. Use a file (or grinder) to round off the blade so you are not gouging the wood with the corners of the scraper. Keep it nice and sharp, the metal is soft so it will dullen easy, but is easy to sharpen.

Once you are done this the sanding goes easier.

I tried to use the random orbital sander with a carved convex foam pad between the sand paper and the sander. taped on with duct tape, this sort of worked. glueing the pad would have made it better.

cheers,

Myrl