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Re: Strip: Sanding the inside
By:John Monfoe
Date: 1/8/2002, 4:26 am
In Response To: Strip: Sanding the inside (Stephan Bradley)

: I am trying to find a better way to sand the inside of canoe and kayak hulls.
: I am working on a "Rob Roy" right now and sanding the inside by
: hand with a foam block with sand paper wrapped around it. This is very
: effective, however, my arms are sure getting tired!!

: I used a Dewalt Random Orbital on the outside and this worked very well, as
: you can "roll" the flat sander to match the curve of the outer
: hull. This totally does not work on the inside.

: Any suggestions on technique and/or tools would be greatly appreciated.

: Stephan

About a year ago Nick mentioned that he converted a plane into a rounded plane for use inside hulls. I think he even posted a picture of it later on. I believe he fastened rounded wood to the bottom of a flat plane with the blade slot in it and then ground the blade in a matching curve.

John

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Sanding the inside
Stephan Bradley -- 1/7/2002, 3:10 pm
Re: Strip: Sanding the inside *Pic*
Ross Leidy -- 1/8/2002, 9:46 am
Re: Strip: Sanding the inside
John Monfoe -- 1/8/2002, 4:26 am
Re: Strip: Sanding the inside
Dave Houser -- 1/8/2002, 2:08 am
Re: Strip: Sanding the inside
John Skinner -- 1/8/2002, 12:14 am
Re: Strip: Sanding the inside
Rehd -- 1/8/2002, 12:53 am
Re: Strip: Sanding the inside *Pic*
Tom Johansen -- 1/7/2002, 10:14 pm
Re: Strip: Orbital, Scraper and Hand
Rehd -- 1/7/2002, 9:18 pm
Re: Strip: Orbital, Scraper and Hand
Stephan Bradley -- 1/7/2002, 10:51 pm
Re: Strip: Orbital, Scraper and Hand
Rehd -- 1/8/2002, 12:56 am
Re: Strip: Sanding the inside
Myrl Tanton -- 1/7/2002, 3:39 pm