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bodega
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bodega
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a week ago

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 ...

bodega
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3 replies
2 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
Building a Reputation
5 replies
2 weeks ago

Thanks @Nailbag - good idea on starting with a finer grit. Thanks for that

bodega
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7 replies
2 weeks ago

Thanks @EricL - any idea how much sandpaper I might go through? Should I purchase extra when hiring the sander?

bodega
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9 replies
2 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
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11 replies
3 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
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15 replies
3 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
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17 replies
3 weeks ago

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 ...

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
2 replies
a week ago

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 ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
6 replies
2 weeks ago

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
4 replies
3 weeks ago

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
3 replies
September

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
1 reply
March 2024

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 ...

Jewelleryrescue
Kind of a Big Deal
7 replies
January 2024

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
January 2024

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
11 replies
January 2024

Hi @bodega, Typically, the mesh is placed midway in the footing. If you can do that with rocks, that's fine; alternatively, we have bar chairs. Mi ...

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bodega
Building a Reputation
5 replies
2 weeks ago

Thanks @Nailbag - good idea on starting with a finer grit. Thanks for that

bodega
Building a Reputation
7 replies
2 weeks ago

Thanks @EricL - any idea how much sandpaper I might go through? Should I purchase extra when hiring the sander?

bodega
Building a Reputation
9 replies
2 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
Building a Reputation
11 replies
3 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
Building a Reputation
17 replies
3 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
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2 replies
3 weeks ago

@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 ...

bodega
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3 weeks ago

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 ...

bodega
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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 ...

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