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Re: sander justification
By:Elliott
Date: 3/14/2001, 8:46 am
In Response To: sander justification (Matt Britschgi)

: I've been lurking around the board and archives for a couple of weeks while
: preparing for and starting my first boat (arctic tern). I've been able to
: find answers to most of my questions so far, but now need help with this
: one.
: Most people seem to be using random orbital sanders, so, in prep for a Home
: Depot excursion later this week, I added one to my shopping list. This was
: challenged by my wife on the grounds that we already have a palm sander.
: On the spot, I couldn't come up with a better justification than something
: along the lines of "but all of the other kids have one". I've
: used up a lot of the available supply of tolerance and indulgence in
: getting the kit itself and taking over the basement. Any help on this?

I know its expensive honey but you'll love paddling it and at least I'm not hanging out at the Bar.
Cheers, Elliott

Messages In This Thread

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Matt Britschgi -- 3/13/2001, 2:59 pm
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Derek -- 3/14/2001, 1:12 pm
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Elliott -- 3/14/2001, 8:46 am
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Matt Britschgi -- 3/14/2001, 2:14 am
Rent a ROS. Let HER try both. You'll get one :) *NM*
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/14/2001, 2:00 am
Not too proud to try a little treachery
Pete Rudie -- 3/14/2001, 12:49 am
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bob -- 3/13/2001, 9:44 pm
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Matt Britschgi -- 3/14/2001, 1:52 am
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Rehd -- 3/13/2001, 9:24 pm
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Chris Swol -- 3/15/2001, 12:02 am
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Rehd -- 3/15/2001, 3:13 am
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Steve Lansdowne -- 3/13/2001, 8:31 pm
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Ross Leidy -- 3/13/2001, 4:32 pm
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Jerry Siegel -- 3/13/2001, 4:24 pm
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Dave -- 3/13/2001, 3:57 pm
Ditto and more
Tom Kurth -- 3/13/2001, 4:28 pm