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General Forestry => Timber Framing/Log construction => Topic started by: Joe Hillmann on April 08, 2024, 10:40:58 AM

Title: Sanding a log cabin with angle grinder.
Post by: Joe Hillmann on April 08, 2024, 10:40:58 AM
I started sanding the interior of my log cabin and am trying to find the best sanding attachment for my angle grinder to make it easier. 

  I have tried a few types of wheels: wire wheel, wire cup, flap disk, and paint stripping disk.  So far I have found a rust and paint stripping disk works the best.  The paint and rust stripping disk works OK but it doesn't reaches far into corners and between logs as I would like.  I also have to remove the safety guard to be able to use it effectively, which kind of bothers me.

I am just wondering if there are better options out there without having to buy and test them all to find out. 
Title: Re: Sanding a log cabin with angle grinder.
Post by: barbender on April 08, 2024, 12:34:30 PM
 Schroeder's Log Home Supply advises a slow speed buffer with Osborne buffing brushes iirc. Check their website, they have info on that stuff.
Title: Re: Sanding a log cabin with angle grinder.
Post by: beenthere on April 08, 2024, 01:40:11 PM
Joe, Pics of your effort so far would be helpful. May conjure up some helpful ideas after seeing what the problem is so far. 
thanks
Title: Re: Sanding a log cabin with angle grinder.
Post by: Joe Hillmann on April 08, 2024, 02:51:04 PM
Quote from: beenthere on April 08, 2024, 01:40:11 PMJoe, Pics of your effort so far would be helpful. May conjure up some helpful ideas after seeing what the problem is so far.
thanks
Next time I am there I will take some pictures.
Title: Re: Sanding a log cabin with angle grinder.
Post by: Don P on April 08, 2024, 05:03:11 PM
I've used an osborn brush with an adapter in my 1/2" drill. Slow but does a very nice job.
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