decker 14 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Just wondering if anyone has any tips for sanding the inside of rails...aside from just doing it by hand. I was thinking maybe an angle grinder, but then again that may be to rough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bigchaz 157 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Makita 9227c with 8" sander backer pad can fit in between the spindles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 I use a smaller version of the makita. A 5" grinder with a 7" disk. Small and lite, it gets into more tight areas and btw, one does not have to get the most coarse grit. 50-80 grit works fine for most applications. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Dan, Beat up old 3M defelting pads work well. But you still have to use elbow power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 decker 14 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 looks like a very useful tool. I know it must be good because home depot doesnt have it! I was using a lot of elbow power today, and I want to increase my efficiency so this looks like a good option. just need to find a place close by to pick it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 decker 14 Report post Posted July 13, 2009 Finally got the sandpaper for makita, nobody carried 7 inch paper for the 6.5 inch backing pad. Pretty good machine for getting into tight spots, the only problem I find is that it can leave swirl marks as it is fairly aggressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just wondering if anyone has any tips for sanding the inside of rails...aside from just doing it by hand. I was thinking maybe an angle grinder, but then again that may be to rough.
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