Quickest sanding method

[dba3087108]

I need to sand these planks down from the fence. Il take them all off, there are about 80. Quickest sanding method please

[JoshSm]

What are you trying to get as a finished result?

A belt sander with 60 grit will get them sanded rapidly but isn't exactly subtle.

Random orbit gives a nice finish but takes longer.

[Super Sonic]

Belt sander.

[moustachebandit]

If you are removing the slats, then what about running them through a thicknesser? Dialed in right it will remove the paint and leave you with a clean surface and minimal material loss.

[dba3087108]

Will a thicknesser do Both sides at once?I mean the flat wide part

[rodericb]

dba3087108 said:

Will a thicknesser do Both sides at once?I mean the flat wide part

No. But you'll get close to doing both sides of all of those planks quicker than it'd take you to sand two planks with an orbital sander. A thicknesser is a bit of a specialised bit of woodworking equipment. You'll need to take the planks off to run them through the thicknesser.



If you've got no power tools whatsoever you could use a multitool with a sanding head. Multitools, with different attachments, can also cut so they do have a bit more utility than a belt or orbital sander.