Thanks @JacobZ and team.
Went with the 40 Grit sanding belts, although it worked well I'm going to cut my losses and go with hiring a Orbital Floor ...
Hi @EricL
I purchased the Ryobi belt sander that’s $149 at Bunnings and using 80 grit sanding paper that comes with it. Unfortunately, it’s not rea ...
Hi @EricL @Nailbag @Dave-1
Quick update on my end.
Managed to punch the nails down, ended up getting a heavy duty 5mm nail punch which did the tric ...
Thanks @EricL - can confirm this is Merbau decking wood, I'm really not sure if the nails will go down further but I'll try with a new set of nail pun ...
Thanks @Nailbag
Reason I was thinking of hiring an orbital sander is I read they can handle the raised nails a bit better. Not sure how I can get the ...
Thanks @Nailbag @JacobZ @Dave-1 @EricL - appreciate all your replies.
So in summary, best option is to hire an orbital sander, otherwise use belt sa ...
Hi @bodega,
Being a 240V belt sander, your Ryobi 800W 76mm Belt Sander should be powerful enough; you may just need to apply a bit more pressure. Yo ...
Hi @bodega
Personally I would start with a finer grit only to get the feel for how aggressive it might be especially when using an industrial sande ...
Hello @bodega
I propose using a Craftright 3 Piece Nail Set Punch to sink the nails further into the decking panel. This will prevent the sandpaper ...
Hi @bodega,
As your shelving appears to be outdoors, where it would be exposed to the elements, I would completely rule out MDF and go with plywood ...
Beautiful hardware @bodega! I can't wait to see what's underneath all that paint.
I'm thinking paint stripper might be your only option, but I am co ...
Hi @bodega sorry mate I being under the weather and couldnt think straight had a massive tooth infection my face still sore and swollen as hell but ...
Hi @bodega
I often over engineer my projects; I suggest using Australian Handyman Supplies 12mm x 2m Reinforcing Round Bar. It's relatively easy en ...
Hi @EricL @Nailbag @Dave-1
Quick update on my end.
Managed to punch the nails down, ended up getting a heavy duty 5mm nail punch which did the tric ...
Thanks @EricL - can confirm this is Merbau decking wood, I'm really not sure if the nails will go down further but I'll try with a new set of nail pun ...
Thanks @Nailbag @JacobZ @Dave-1 @EricL - appreciate all your replies.
So in summary, best option is to hire an orbital sander, otherwise use belt sa ...
@EricL sorry. Forgot to ask, I was thinking of storing a few things underneath the deck so wouldn’t mind converting some of the planks to screws- whic ...
Thanks @EricL - always very helpful.
Do you know what type of sander I’ll use for the small tighter areas? There is a small bench on the right hand si ...
Hi - restoring an old deck that was built by previous owner. The foundations are pretty good but long overdue to be re-sanded and re-finished as I'm a ...