Stroke Sanding

[cabinetman]

For all of you that dislike the sanding process, a stroke sander could be your relief.

It may sound like overkill for the hobbyist, but they do a fantastic job QUICKLY. For a production shop it allows a fast, precise sanded finish. The basic principle is that a panel is placed under the belt, it is table raised to a close proximity of the belt. A hand plate above the belt is then used to apply even pressure across the surface.

They're made in varying sizes, and are fairly narrow and can be set up against a wall.
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[mschrank]

It may sound like overkill for the hobbyist,...

Ya think?!

For $1,700 I can deal with my methods of sanding.

For a production shop maybe. But since most folks here weren't willing to pay more than $350 for their table saw and have small ship, this is definitely over the top.

[cabinetman]

Ya think?!

For $1,700 I can deal with my methods of sanding.

For a production shop maybe. But since most folks here weren't willing to pay more than $350 for their table saw and have small ship, this is definitely over the top.

Some members may not share your opinion. Some tools and techniques of the trade may be new and interesting to hobbyists. To share this knowledge and experience is what forums are all about.

Big money doesn't have to be spent if being creative provokes your woodworking talent. Check this out about making your own stroke sander:
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