I've blocksanded a guitar for hours before and after filling with West Systems epoxy. Results were nice, but very timeconsuming. Since then for home use I've bought a Makita 5" random action orbital sander which did a beautiful job on some raised panel doors I was refinishing. But doors are thicker than guitars - - - is this random action sander usable on guitar tops and backs without risk to the guitar? If it is, how fine a grit can I work up to before no more good can come of continuing to sand? I realize that I've embedded some references to sandpaper grit and when to stop sanding, however it's done.
Thanks very much.
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Re: surface sanding
The ROS is an excellent tool for sanding guitars. I usually use 220 or 320, others will have their preferences but yes, by all means use the ROS.
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Re: surface sanding
Use it to get close, then hand sand the rest of the way. RO sanders can get pretty aggressive pretty quickly. Don't ask.
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