Sander recommendations please.

slowcoachme

I have pine bedroom furniture that is painted/ varnished in that horrible yellow orange colour. I want to sand it back to bare original, can anyone recommend a sander for the job?

Gloomendoom

If I was going to use just one sander, I'd probably go for a random orbital sander. I might use paint stripper first too.

DavidFx

Use a scraper with a TC blade like this

http://www.screwfix.com/p/harris-heavy-duty-tungsten-carbide-wood-scraper-9/45940

much quicker than sanding and won't make as much mess.

glasgowdan

I'd plump for sander Claus, he's the best sander.

krey

What's your budget?
best there is? -mirka deros
cheapest there is? Get a random orbital sander from Lidl whenever they come up for sale, basically idential to bosch £50 units but cost just £13-£15.

Mr.Generous

sanding pine to leave unfinished? You're going to need a sander that sands with the grain unless you are painting afterwards. An orbital sander - sometimes called a finishing sander. Paint stripper would be better - varnish clogs up sandpaper like crazy.

getmore4less

if the surfaces are all flat then something with a large surface area will make the job quicker.

if not you will need to use a detail/hand sand some of it.

if it is a surface coat then stripper may be the best start if penetrative options have been used.

depending how you value time a dip/strip place may be an option.


depending where you homebase stores are on their power tool clearance you may get a good deal.

Jonesya

If you're only buying one sander, I'd get a palm sander with an iron shaped sanding plate. They've got enough surface area to do useful sanding but can also be used for sanding parts with detail.

You can get generic sanding papers quite cheaply, so don't pay a fortune for the branded ones in the DIY sheds, plus get several grades - you'll want 60, or 80 grit for removing material followed by 120 and 180 grit for finishing, possibly even 240 grit for a fine finish.