first big girl sander

[minowevie]

Hy guys, I just bought my first BIG GIRL sander.
you will think I am nuts now for sure. but I just bought a Porter,Cabel,,4"x24" ,,,12 O,amp vs, 1000 to 1,500 sfpm sander---362up. whalaaa. now I will be making some dust now. I probley need to go to the gym to handale this babby, but can do it. I wish it would have came last week, sure could have used it on all my boo, boos.
I know you think i have won the lottery, but not. I have been saving to go to 2 expos this year. and all heck turned loose so I decided to make my own shop instead. it is only this year. so watch out next year, I will be comeing with a vengenc. oh ya, I also got the rotozip. shazamm. merry xmas Evie... scrue with me hubby. and I will just go get more tools. Ha. sorry little attitude going on there. but really. I don't go anywhere. and dont buy anything. <UNTILL NOW> I still need a new leavel, a 6' would be nice. and more clamps. lots more. and glue, and laquer. and ,Blades and patterns, and oh ya---WOOD. yahoo. your friend Evie
Ps, I also got crazy on ebay for my ATV accesaries. She is looking Goooood , I don't have to tell you. I will be cutting some wood this year, and going quod camping . tierd, all this spending sure makes a gale tired. But Happy

[Fremmed]

Hi Evie
If you get feeling overwhelmed with that big-ol thing, just remember, I'm right down the hill. You can send it my way.

Kevin

[minowevie]

Kevin, I will keep you in mind, I just might need some mussal. lefting it on the wood is the problem. once there. just move it right. and hang on. ARK ARK. thanks little brother. your friend Evie

[thecopperfish]

You go Girl!! LOL
Chris

[Mick Walker]

Evie, you should be able to do your finger nails with a sander like that.

[Barefoot1]

Be careful with that thing Evie!! Oh yeah, and have fun too!

[JohnB]

Just shuddering here ))))))))))))))))))))))))))
If my missus saw that post Evie, everything would be converted into shoes, dresses, blouses etc.

Good on you Sis.
That Sander sounds like a winner.

Really!!!

When I was doing my apprenticeship, the blokes would get a few belt sanders, long extension leads, and race then across the factory floor.

[minowevie]

Ha John, I think that is so funny. and don't worry. I am cairfull with all my tools. any saw or sander can take off with you. when I got my 500 ATV, everyone freeked. they said oh my God. it is just way to fast for you. mmmmmmmm like it doesnt' have a throtale. hahaha. like I am going to get on. and go 70 miles per hr. on take off. NOT. I think, you get tools that fit your life stile. and I love this sander. not having a planer jointer, anymore. it can help out in that aria. when I use a belt sander, I wont it to eat meat right away. don't won' to mess around for hours. and when I take off the first 1/16 inch. I can go to smaller grits. fast. then on down to my hand orbitale.
I used a 3x21 crafstmon, to smooth out my table sides. and it took FORever. now , it will take less time. my arms got tired , so now I can do it faster, and my arms will get tired, but sooner done, and I wil be stronger. I don't mind the work, just hate playing around for longer time. so sooner is better. but , dont worry I am cairfull. also. I probley need to smooth out the floor on my cantainer too. which is hard wood. the only thing is, it only goes down to 120 grit. but I can see why. thats when I go to my other sanders.
What can I say, I am a toooool junkie. most girls buy shows and jewlery. I buy Tools. your friend Evie

[Kevin12]

I was going to ask if you were going to put a saddle on that thing, but then you said it's a meat-eater, so ...

I like your comment about your tools fitting your life style. I'm contemplating what my tools say about my personality. <G>

[minowevie]

Thanks Kevin,
Well I got my new belt sander today. I did down size to the 8amp. 3x21. only becouse I hear do much bad about the plate cupping, and the dust colecter. so I got my new toy today , just intime, to flesh out the door jams. and cabnet faceings.
Boy she is sweat. and not heavy at all. what I love most , is the variabale speed. it starts at a stop. and up to 1300 rpms. so beleive it or not. i didn't grove anything, but it took off the wood I wonted to take off. and the dust collecter worked great. the sand papper belt, was so easy to put on. it has a quick realeas. with a traking nob to make the band stay on track. I just love this belt sander. what a good choice I made on this one. have lots more cabnet tops to do tomarrow. and looking forward to it. what a pleasure to use a good tool. I could move the belt to way out side to get into those small next to wall areas. and the belt stayed right where I put it. with that traking, nob. most sanders I have used. the belt moves back and forth. not this one. stays right where you put it. I would put my A++++++ on it for anyone. I'll tell you, with the variablae speed, I am not even scared to try to plane alittle book matched, resawn, piece of good wood. that i need to plane. mmmm if that make sence. whauuuu. love it. your friend Evie