Thank goodness someone still recommends using a board file!
Ernest Husmann
BMack wrote:
> Rotary sanders make a pattern like a record in the primer. DA sanders
> combine the the rotary action with a random orbital action that eliminates
> the rotary record type whirl. Both these sanders will work, but not to your
> satisfaction if it is the only sander you own, they will featheredge but wee
> not designed for making a panel FLAT. For this I recommend a "Board Sander"
> available in air and manual types. If you are trying to save $ AND produce a
> smooth surface but have little experience with a rotary/DA sander I would
> recommend you steer clear of them or your final paint job will look like a
> lake surface on a windy day.
>
> "Restoringly" Yours,
> Bryce Mack
> Classic Auto Restoration Services
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Stinocher, Bryan D.
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:17 AM
> To: 'TRIUMPH MAIL'
> Subject: Question on body work
>
> I am well into getting my car ready to paint. Long story short, I was told
> to get a compressor and dual action sander to finish up the body work. If I
> get the compressor, I'm going to paint the darn thing myself. First off
> though, what is the difference between a rotary sander and a DA sander?
> Harbor Freight sells DA sanders, but they are round like a rotary. Can
> someone explain? Are they really better than a rotary and then hand sanding?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bryan Stinocher
> bdstinocher@sewsus.com
> 270-782-7397 xt 2284
> 1968 TR250 CD 5853 L
>
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