Whew!

[Hughman]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid137/pf125d1fe544bc7411d2f217eb7adb1c8/f741e1db.jpg

Stanley #12 defeats onery grain on a piece of seasoned cherry. I've gotta take a breather, though. :eek:

This stock of cross grained cherry has bested well-tuned planers, belt sanders, hand planes, and card scrapers. Now that I found this new tool, I can find a use for the wood. It's really pretty when shined up. :cool:

[ 08-27-2004, 09:43 PM: Message edited by: Hughman ]

[Ariel]

What will it be when you are through? I have a bobcat (plywood version of the Beetle) which I am going to have to re-fiberglass the deck. I foresee lots of sanding. Perhaps I should get a grinder? The hot summer sun on the Gulf coast has caused the plywood deck to check. Don't think enough fiberglass layers were applied.... Anyway. A winter project when it is much cooler.

[ 08-27-2004, 09:44 PM: Message edited by: Ariel ]

[Hughman]

Heat is the technique to remove resin products (FG, Epoxy) from substrate.

If you are removing the GRP from a plywood boat, use a heat gun. Works with paint, too.

Don't forget a respirator.

Note: the scraping tool pictured above would not be very useful in your application, I wouldn't think.

[Ariel]

Heat gun? We have a hardware store here that rents grinders, sanders, etc. Do you suppose that might be something to rent? I rented a grinder for $12 per day to work on another project. The grinder was a massive thing that was heavy and I took many breaks--however, even with breaks it didn't take long to remove the layers to get to a bare surface.
I will have to ask about the heat gun...thanks for information...

[WindHawk]

I just redid a plywood boat, and it seems you only get one shot at taking the finish off of ply. I'm almost tempted to say never again, but maybe a heat gun will save the day. There's nothing better than working on real wood!

[Ariel]

Except never having to work on it--insert much laughter here. Much rather sail--am weary of working on boats. Has been a constant for the last two years as both boats are at an age to need extensive work--plus one has been wrecked. I do see a light at the end of the tunnel on the wrecked one--the other, the deck project looms....

[paladin]

USE CAUTION! That light at the end of the tunnel could be the headlight of an oncoming train..... :D

[Ariel]

Paladin---please, one disaster at a time--if it is a train let's hope it passes by.....one can only hope.