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Offline dmenzies1950

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Re: Belt Sanders - the one power tool I won't be without!
« Reply #30 on: March 30, 2014, 08:09:15 pm »
A belt sander is my favorite tool! I do most of my tillering with it. I also use my spindle sander. I've been told that it isn't primitive, but I think that most of us cheat a little when it comes down to that.
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Re: Belt Sanders - the one power tool I won't be without!
« Reply #31 on: March 30, 2014, 08:42:16 pm »
I don't doubt the effectiveness of it and may end up getting one some day but...  For me I don't currently use any power tools once the wood is in stave form.  Using hand rasps on the tips and handle area is probably my favorite part.  Taking my time makes it more personal for me.  Now I don't mind if others cheat...   :P  ;D Just kidding!!   >:D There is no right or wrong way to go about it and I see the great value of a good belt sander and the beauty it can produce.  However there is something special to look down at 3 or 4 simple metal tools and know they were all that was used in making my bow. 
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Re: Belt Sanders - the one power tool I won't be without!
« Reply #32 on: March 30, 2014, 11:16:59 pm »
I'm all hand tools here even for harvesting my wood and I don't think I'll ever use power tools
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