Use a power a 5 inch power disc sander to smooth the edges of scraped areas or remove paint it is lightweight and easy to handle.
Fastest sander for wood siding.
Be careful this is a very powerful sander.
Mount 7 inch sanding discs onto it for sanding the primary surfaces and then switch to 5 inch sanding pads for places where you need tighter control.
Palm grip sanders are the smallest most mobile and easiest to use.
The best tool i ve used for this is an inexpensive but well designed sanding head that attaches to my shop vacuum.
From doors to furniture and even car sanding we ll find the perfect machine for you.
Keep the sander.
Random orbit sanders are divided into four types.
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Weighing in at just 2 1 2 pounds this sander can be used for extended periods and at odd angles works great for fascia boards flat trim and wood siding.
If the sanding disk is to course or you stay in one place to long this sander could do some damage.
The paint eater is not a variable speed sander.
However if you lay into the sander too hard you risk gouging the wood.
Smooth large areas fast.
Turn the sander on at a medium high speed and sand the siding with moderate pressure working in the direction of the grain of the wood typically along the overlap of the siding.
This tool is intended for outdoor use only on solid wood masonite siding wood siding concrete and steel for paint preparation.
They rip off the paint quickly.
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How to sand wood siding.
They re great for stripping furniture sanding drywall.
Sand with the grain.
Everything that the sander takes off is immediately converted into dust.
Dust that goes into your hair face and lungs.
Muscle powered to be sure this unit has a joint just like a traditional pole sander and is fast and effective capturing dust at the source.
But when you have a lot of wood to grind off break that rule and run your belt sander diagonally across the grain at about 45 degrees.
The first commandment of sanding.
If you want to buy just one sander for both rough and finish sanding around the house a random orbit sander is probably the best choice.
If the surface you want to prepare for paint is rotted or damaged it should be replaced.
And again there s the lead based paint problem.
Orbital rotating or belt sanders are a good option.