Can this unit sand a stained stone hearth? And would it use a special attachment for this?
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I have never sanded a stone hearth..... In order to maintain the stain color, It would depend on the depth of the stain. this machine will sand anything without problems associated with swirling patterns etc. Use the appropriate grit. Hard to answer without knowing your end game. I know this won't help... It's a good machine. but not as good as it used to be. But... still better than most. (Are you sanding down to change the basic color?
1534385
This one cannot be attached to a pole, I think the company does make one that does though. And yes it does use regular sanding screens.
2178215
You probably could, but I wouldn't. The backer pad that comes stock with the unit is very stiff and quite flat...great for table tops, cabinet sides, planks, etc., but not for the multi-level surfaces of cars. Additionally this sander is a 6 hole vacuum unit and placing a polishing bonnet over the intake might cause the sander to overheat. Lastly the oscillation size is extremely small, great for sanding and "polishing" wood, but it might just end up burning the wax on the surface of the paint. So, I wouldn't recommend it. Hope that helps!
960528
should work but a better technique is just using a box cutter or other utility knife blade to cut the drip first, then scrape it down flush. The offers a lot of control. You can bend the utility knife blade by flexing a little and the middle of the blade does most of the work. For finesse sanding on this detail sander I like the curved pad and be very careful. Use the higher grits but grits like 80 or 60 on a small drip is way too aggressive. Be sure to use the variable speed to start to see how slow a speed will do the job.
1843128
I am not sure about sanding. It may not work. You may be able to paint right over the finish as it is not a smooth finish.
1823958
No will need a large compressor ,sandblasting takes a lot of constant pressure..
2181201
Funny you should mention that, bc I bought this hoping to be able to sand a deck. It works wonderfully on single boards, like a railing, so it'd work great for that. That's really what it's designed for. For the actual deck though, this would take FOR EH VER, so save yourself the trouble and get a belt sander or rent a floor sander from home depot. You'll thank yourself. As for grit, for a deck I'd probably go with 80 grit sand paper
697598
It might vacuum and remove the sand too. I have small stones and they rise up(not get sucked out) sometimes when I vacuum.
962908
Yes, Just remember it is a square sander and the sanding dust will blow all over. I love this finishing sander. Deoes everything I ask it to do.
235310
Attachments are sold separately. They do have a sander attachment available.
928041
It doesn't use sand paper. It has a drum style blade you adjust to the depth you want to shave off the wood.
687712
I did and it worked ok for small jobs. I did sift and dry the sand in an oven before using.
1982689
Although I have no experience with the sander in conjunction with metal work, I suppose it would be dependent upon what you were doing. Very small, soft metals may work. Sorry, I just don't have the experience to answer the question directly.
1226419
I use the machine to clean my hardwood floor the same as I do my rugs. There is no sander attachment I know about.
1975119
You can use the sander in any direction. Others have suggested an orbital sander, but if you're looking to get your work done quickly, this will certainly do a quicker and more powerful job.
411038
I have used it for wall sanding (after application of primer using DTS 400 sander) and it worked OK. Don't know how it will work with sanding large areas of unprimed joint compound which creates large amounts of rock dust. Great piece of equipment. Perhaps bigger is better with sanding large amounts of joint compound. I would contact festool to ask about your specific application.
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yes but only if you have a strong enough compressor I wood go with a electric sander.