On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 14:32:49 GMT, Brian Nystrom
wrote:

I don't think anyone is disputing the utility of a belt sander and I
wouldn't be without one, but it's definitely not the best tool for
making scarfs.

Brian, you can't blow out the sanded area with a high pressure air
gun? I can't imagine ANY sand or grit being left in a sanded area
after a thorough blasting with an air gun using 100+ psi.

Corky Scott