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12-01-14, 05:20 PM

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Refinishinng 1970's top nailed oak hardwood. Drum sander went well but......

The floor edger did this (pic). I noticed this long streak about 6 inches wide that was slightly more noticeable Name: 20141130_205658-001.jpg
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than the passing I did with the drum sander. Before I stain my floor next weekend is there a way I can fix this so its not this noticeable ? I did 36, 60, and 80 with the drum sander and just 36 with the power edger. Shall I use my belt sander to fix ?

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12-02-14, 03:57 AM

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It looks like you didn't sand enough with the edger. Do not use a belt sander! you are more apt to do damage than make it better. You could also use an orbital sander to finish it off.

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