Sheet Finishing
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 Makita 1 3 Sheet Finishing Sander BO3710  US $66.98
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 Black Decker 7558 1 3 Sheet Finishing Sander US $31.94
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 Hitachi 1 4 Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander SV12SG NEW US $44.99
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 new in box BLACK DECKER 1 4 SHEET FINISHING SANDER US $33.00
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 Black Decker 7448 1 3 Sheet Finishing Sander US $25.30
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 RYOBI 1 4 Sheet Finishing Sander S652D In Case US $.99
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Black & Decker 7558 1/3-Sheet Finishing Sander List Price: $40.28 Sale Price: $21.50  |
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Whether you're removing paint or finishing surfaces, the Black & Decker 7558 1/3 Sheet Finishing Sander is the tool you need for sanding large surfaces. This tool is designed for maximum comfort and convenience, with a two-handed use design that offers less fatigue and greater control, as well as easy-to-use paper attachment clamps... |
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Bosch 1293D 1/2-Sheet 120-Volt Finishing Sander List Price: $281.00 Sale Price: $139.49 |
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Makita BO4556 2 Amp Finishing Sander List Price: $85.00 Sale Price: $49.98 |
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Makita's Finishing Sander, Model BO4556, combines fast, smooth performance with a contoured rubberized palm grip and ease-of-use features. The BO4556 is ideal for wood workers and finish carpenters who require a best-in-class sander... |
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Milwaukee 6020-21 1/4-Sheet Orbital Sander List Price: $114.00 Sale Price: $45.00 |
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The Milwaukee 6020-21 1/4 Sheet Random Orbit Palm Sander features a 3.0 amp permanent magnet motor with 14,000 orbits per minute. This powerful, light weight motor produces dependable speed and power. The pad cushioning and break reduces swirl marks and ensures a smoother finish... |
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Makita BO4556K 2.0 Amp 4-1/2-Inch Finishing Sander with Case List Price: $100.00 Sale Price: $57.86 |
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Makita's Finishing Sander, Model BO4556K, combines fast, smooth performance with a contoured rubberized palm grip and ease-of-use features. The BO4556K is ideal for wood workers and finish carpenters who require a best-in-class sander... |
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DEWALT D26441K 2.4-AMP Orbital 1/4-Sheet Sander with Cloth Dust Bag List Price: $93.10 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Ideal for finishing tasks, this DEWALT 1/4-Sheet Palm-Grip Sander Kit features a 14,000 opm sander with a dependable 2.4 amp motor. Details like a lightweight body, an ergonomic grip, and a dust bag that helps keep your work space clean while a sealed switch and sealed ball bearings keep the sander running longer... |
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G-FORCE 50201 1.3 Amp 1/4-Sheet Finishing Sander List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.99 |
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3M SandBlaster 411-220 Flexible Finishing Pad, 2.3 x 5.57-Inch, 220-Grit, Detail Size, 3-Sheet List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $3.87 |
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Sandblaster, 3 Pack, 220G, 2.25" x 5.5" Small Flexible Abrasive Detailed Sandpaper, Lasts 10 Times Longer Than Normal Sandpaper, Extreme Durability, Ultimate Comfort, Sandpaper For Hand Sanding Or On Detailed Flexible Abrasives Tool True Value #630-473. |
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Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander List Price: $174.95 Sale Price: $84.95 |
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With the Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander, sanding has never been easier. The comfortable, ergonomic design features and easy-to-grip housing with rubber posts that isolate your hand from the sanding action and keeps vibrations at a minimum... |
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Makita BO4900V 2.9 Amp Variable Speed 1/2 Sheet Sander with Paper Dust Bag List Price: $296.80 Sale Price: $169.73 |
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The Makita B04900V finishing sander features an integrated through-the-pad dust collection system that keeps your work environment clean. This sander easily hooks up to a vacuum hose for superior dust collection... |
Question about hanging sheet-rock?
I have framed in two walls into the corner of a brick building. The wiring is finished. Do I sheet-rock the ceiling or walls first? Or does it matter? Any other tips are most appreciated.
You can use 1/2" panel. You don't need 5/8" unless your city/state code requires it. The ceiling won't sag if you put enough nails/screws in.
On the side walls, hang the upper most panel first, SIDEWAYS, then hang the bottom one. Make sure the bottom is at least 1/4" off of the floor. 1/2" is better. Your base will cover the gap, but you need it so that any heaving won't pop a panel.
Whatever the size of your room, i.e. 10' x 10', purchase your panels that length. By running them the long way, they won't pop or crack. You get a more secure fastening.
Use paper tape to cover the seams. Don't use the fabric tape for this, as it is intended to correct for too large of a cut hole or repair damage. Paper tape covers better and will not crack as easily.
If you don't have the correct tool for taping, get a hand sprayer, like you use for cleaners. The first layer of mud and tape need to be wet and to suck into the gap. If you get a bubble, cut a flap on 3 sides, wet and re-mud.
You can purchase corner trowels and taping knives pretty inexpensively, if you are only doing a room or two.
If I were you, I'd rough wire the room, poking the wires deep inside the outlet box. Partially hang your panel (screw/nail edge) right over the box, then use a drywall cutter (these have a blade that stops 1/4" from the end) to Cut Out the hole. You can get one at Wal Mart for around $30.
Measure the distance from the floor the center of the box, use a drywall Cutting Blade, poke it into the center of where you measured the box to be, cut to the side of the box, then hop to the outside, and cut the perimeter. This will insure an absolute snug fit.
Go to one of the home improvement stores, I've seen them at Sutherlands, and get a hand-operated texturiser. It is relatively cheap and if you are using it only once you don't need to rent something that costs more.
I'd recommend a knock down texture. This is accomplished by splattering the panel with chunks of mud, allowing it to dry slightly, then taking your papering knife and "knocking" is down. This creates a fine texture that you can use on both ceiling and walls.
Stay away from popcorn stuff. IT SUCKS!
Good Luck!
