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Brian Nystrom
 
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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.

Actually, you're as likely to blow grit INTO the pores in the wood as
out of them.