Trim destruction-- what sanders to buy... or am I crazy?

[DanesRFun]

I have a difficult project, and I am not a professional. I'm not even really a hobbyist, so I might just be a bit overly optimistic. But I've always been pretty handy, and a DIY'er in general, with several completed woodworking projects over the years. The project: the short version is that a young Great Dane destroyed a good deal of the trim in my 1914 Craftsman house, along with the edges of several pieces of furniture. I've attached some pictures of the trim damage. I'm looking to repair/restore it if possible. I would enjoy doing the work myself if it doesn't require more serious expertise than I can quickly acquire. If you think this is potentially doable, what sanders would you recommend? I'm currently in need of a new general sander, because my 20yr old Porter-Cable disappeared when I loaned it out... but in trying to figure out what to buy to replace it, I started thinking about this looming trim project, and that I might need more specialized equipment. Or maybe I'm seriously deluded to think I can attempt it. Nonetheless, I've been reading with interest the many posts regarding possible choices-- from the difference between 2,3, and 5mm sanding stroke, 5" vs 6", and some of the potential benefits of the Rotex RO90 DX. I would greatly appreciate any and all comments, warnings, and advice... even if it's "forget it, you're crazy, go hire a professional for the trim restoration, and just get a general ROS for daily life and maybe attempt the furniture restoration." If you do think this extensive trim project is doable (and won't kill me from frustration in the process), what sander or combination of sanders would you want/need to complete the project?

 

[usernumber1]

buy whatever sander you want to toy with then call a pro. that restoration is going to require an artist not a woodworker

 

[ear3]

Oof, sorry for your loss. That's much more than a sander can do -- the sill will have to be cut to reproduce some sort of clean edge, then be capped to extend it back out to original size. Good news is that it is painted, like the wall trim on the stairs, and so any reconstructions can be blended in and painted over to match. The one place where maybe a sander might help is on the stair post, though it will produce some sort of alteration in the shape. I don't see how you rectify the doorway casing without eventually painting it over to blend whatever filler you have to use, if you don't end up replacing the boards entirely.

Glad my wife and i are cat people.