Just out of curiosity, why aren't there any grits lower than 120? I would give my left ... hand for some 60 grit right about now. I have an old mantel that I need to strip some old paint off of, and I don't want to use harsh chemicals on it. I've tried the 120, and it works great - just not quite enough oomph to get started. I've used the 60 grit with my ETS 150 on the flat surfaces of it, but the decorative aspects of it don't really lend themselves to anything but hand sanding or using chemicals...
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My guess would be it's because they're targeted at the auto/fine finishing industry, where 120 is rough stuff. Are the details too intricate to do with a delta-headed power sander?
I wonder if your mantel is anything like mine...I'm in SF as well.
I wonder if your mantel is anything like mine...I'm in SF as well.
PaulMarcel
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Seems like a chemical stripper would be the best to at least get the most gunk out. The April 2012 Popular Woodworking has an article by Bob Flexner on 'green' strippers (no no, not the ones from that weird original Star Trek episode...) He reviews a number of them and gives good details on how to use them. At least they wouldn't fume up the house and would likely take most of it off with a big plastic brush after a soaking. Just note the warnings about how the water of the strippers can lift veneer on prolonged soaks, if you think there's veneer under there.
