Best sander for planks?

[Steve Bullman]

Looking for a cheap option before people start suggesting planets etc. 

 

what’s the best sander for sanding down planks? My battery orbital is painfully slow work. Would a belt sander be a lot quicker?

[Woodworks]

Belt sanders are far faster than random orbit sanders IME. Easier to mess up though as you can dig in on the edge if not careful. Some come with a frame to help avoid this. I have an old 4" wide Ryobi which has stood the test of time and didn't cost the earth. Narrower ones are more prone to digging in on the edge than wider ones

 

Even sanded down a few floors with it! 

Edited March 28, 2022 by Woodworks

[Ian Leach]

I have this one, has done me well over the years, https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-9403-2-4-electric-belt-sander-240v/73893

 

[Ian Leach]

If you have a router make a sled for it.

[Steve Bullman]

Thanks. Just went and bought a cheap draper one. What a difference!

[topchippyles]

5 hours ago, Ian Leach said:

If you have a router make a sled for it.

He only wants to sand a few planks 🙃

[Steve Bullman]

That saved me probably 2 days. 
 

Simona’s having a stand for her baby stuff at a show on the weekend. Making some display stands for her. Joinery is a bit rough round the edges to put it mildly but it will do the job and should look nice once waxed 

[topchippyles]

3 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

That saved me probably 2 days. 
 

Simona’s having a stand for her baby stuff at a show on the weekend. Making some display stands for her. Joinery is a bit rough round the edges to put it mildly but it will do the job and should look nice once waxed 

Steve you are an animal 🤣

[Steve Bullman]

1 hour ago, topchippyles said:

Steve you are an animal 🤣

Just got my first silky cut too!

 

 

[Richard 1234]

3 hours ago, Steve Bullman said:

Just got my first silky cut too!

 

 

That’s my kind of work space😂