*Love it!! So much easier than manually sanding drywall **MyBest.Tools** Hooks right to my 2 stage dust containment and catches 95% of the dust. No hour long cleanup at the end of the day.*
The radius sander is spot on for painters giving their walls a sand down - removing debris lodged in paint. I'd never use one for finishing drywall. They're super hard to flip as well! Probably their best feature.
Thank u i jus did a level 5 an black widow is working nice on the ceiling. Its not painted yet an i been doubting myself. Now after u said thst the black widow nice for skim jobs on ceiling. Now i feel much better. By the way im working on this job now. Thank u again
I prefer the wood handle on the marshall town over the ally one on the super sander. Love the foam back 150. use 120 for between coats small jobs i just scrape lift off ridges with the heal of knife on small jobs.
Hi! Based on your numerous statements about loving the super sander I bought one. None of the sites that had the sander said anything about dimensions or paper for it. Now that I have it, I am trying to figure out where to get paper. I am not finding 3" by 11 1/4" sheets anywhere. I see lots of 4 3/16, but nothing in 3". Where does one get paper for the super sander? What am I missing? Thanks!
I have the full circle and the super sander both are great for sanding texture the super sander is great for sanding joints and getting it ready for spray
Does anyone have a good method on how to take care of the smooth to wall texture you get from many patches in a wall? The drywall patch is smooth and the old walls have a tiny bit of texture from paint. I would skim the walls but there’s too much walls compared to patch. I’m guessing sanding or priming a couple times before paint?
I'm surprised to hear the radius is your least favorite, since it seems to be commonly used by pros. Since the power sanders such as the portacable 7800 also have round heads do you think they would have the same drawbacks? I currently only have the rectangle shaped pole sander but I find I get the best results on my final sanding if I use a hand sander while feeling the surface with the tips of my fingers. Shining a light across the surface helps too. But I only do single room projects where time isn't a big factor.
The radius 360 I brought a light timber pole nice and light and soft on Hands. Hopeless for feathering edges. Ok for flattening out my butt joints (my lack of skills equals more sanding). Totally agree narrow sander is great for feathering edges.
I don’t care for the radius because the pad will become scrunched up under the sand paper and start leaving grooves and gouges in the mud. The black widow is the best and you can easily sand an edge if you know how to properly apply the pressure and the angle
Another nice one! I'm trying to find info how to do an LED "L-shelf" on a drop down ceiling... I've searched your videos and can find "HOW TO TAPE DRYWALL (INSIDE CORNERS) " - this is what I mean by "drop-down". so this is for a dining room. where the ceiling above the table would look recessed/pushed up and around the lower edge I want the sheetrock to extend out like a shelf with a 1.5"+/- vertical lip to hide the LED ribbon. I've seen people use different types of wood trim to hide the LEDs but I would prefer a cleaner look. I could almost use a corner bead on the edge but the paper would not be strong enough on the vertical, Do you have any recommendations? Thanks :-)
I've been thinking of using crown molding ( the two piece type with one molding directly on the wall and the second usually connected to that piece and the ceiling ) but just dropped down from the ceiling by about 2 inches ! Our living room is rather small and a simple rectangle so the crown molding being mitered ( precision here might help ) in the corner should offer enough support . As the lights are light but in a more complicated room with inside and outside corners it might not have enough support to last a long time so a simple L bracketed piece of wood might offer more support to help it last for many many years ! I also want to paint it all sides white so it would reflect more light and be brighter ! Have not tried this yet but just thinking about it so far ! Our family ( media ) room is also a simple but larger rectangle ( so the crown molding can not cover a whole wall in one piece ) might be more trouble though !
@@Justchuck69 glue the crown molding before you put it on with some strong glue enough to hold itself, then you can make a long run. I hope there might be some ideas for a sheetrock only shelf extended off the lowered portion of the ceiling I'm looking for ceiling ___________________________________________________ | ________|___] hope this works out...
@@treystills Yes something like that ! They seem to have one product that might help Cool Joule and even a glue on crown molding that might fit my needs !
good points! Thank you for this video because i was going to buy on of those round ones. I'll stick with my rectangular one. But! What about the mesh sandpaper? thanks!
2 ideas could be how to avoid tearing the tape on inside corners or how to prep missed screws normally we tap it in but i noticed on another video you cut them out but i see where i cut it out even though ive bed it im curious if you must do that or if theres another way to avoid a blister in 5 years.
@@vancouvercarpenter i found this Rotolo Foam Roll made by norton amazon sells it just not everyone have the grits or charge alot www.nortonabrasives.com/en-us/a275op-rotolo-ao-medium-grit-foam-perforated-roll
If you are in the 416 or GTA area, SCR building supplies carries it. (they are a commercial drywall supply house) csrbuilding.ca/product/nationial-lane-abrasives/ They also ship if you really really want it.
They are great, rent one. I rented one once, then I bought one. Love it, especially ceilings. The vacuum holds it up on the ceiling so it kind of hovers up there. You need a dust recovery unit like a dust deputy or the bucket version HD sells, or your filter will clog immediately. FAST FAST FAST, Clean clean clean
@@jerseyjim9092 The downsides I have found are the corners at the ceilings, round doesn't go all the way into. It is basically a large DA sander on a pole with dust recovery. The weight is greater than a sanding pole but you are only using it about 1/12 of the amount of time. This is especially beneficial on a ceiling. Sanding pole 15 minutes compared to around a minute is a great improvement for me. It cost more money too. The pads do last a long while and are reasonable. Make sure you get an extra Velcro/foam base ($5 at HD tool rental) because they will wear out. Rent one and find out for yourself. They are a rare item on C.list because no one sells these once they use them.
@@carlmccoy662 thanks for the reply Carl McCoy. I was mostly concerned that they wouldn't feather an edge. I wasn't sure if it was an issue vc found just with the Radius 360 sanding head or if it applied to all round head sanding devices including the power vacumn ones. Guess I'll have to try one and see for myself.
So I checked out your channel so I could get the non-hack scoop on how I should be sanding drywall. The funny thing is you don’t have any content. So why don’t you enlighten us with your 46 years of experience?
*Love it!! So much easier than manually sanding drywall **MyBest.Tools** Hooks right to my 2 stage dust containment and catches 95% of the dust. No hour long cleanup at the end of the day.*
I was stuck on a job one day without a sanding pole.....so I used the homeowners swiffer pole and put my paper on the base....worked pretty good
The radius sander is spot on for painters giving their walls a sand down - removing debris lodged in paint. I'd never use one for finishing drywall. They're super hard to flip as well! Probably their best feature.
I was going to say that. No flip and gouge with the rounded sander.
What about the black widow
Thank u i jus did a level 5 an black widow is working nice on the ceiling. Its not painted yet an i been doubting myself. Now after u said thst the black widow nice for skim jobs on ceiling. Now i feel much better. By the way im working on this job now. Thank u again
I prefer the wood handle on the marshall town over the ally one on the super sander. Love the foam back 150. use 120 for between coats small jobs i just scrape lift off ridges with the heal of knife on small jobs.
Hi! Based on your numerous statements about loving the super sander I bought one. None of the sites that had the sander said anything about dimensions or paper for it. Now that I have it, I am trying to figure out where to get paper. I am not finding 3" by 11 1/4" sheets anywhere. I see lots of 4 3/16, but nothing in 3". Where does one get paper for the super sander? What am I missing? Thanks!
Great video Ben, I’ll look for the foam backed sanding paper
I have the full circle and the super sander both are great for sanding texture the super sander is great for sanding joints and getting it ready for spray
I agree 100 percent with this video. I own two of the sanders displayed here and I share his opinion.
I like this guy. I find myself watching more and more of his videos. Subbed
Great channel with no sponsored crap take this thumbs up!!
If you need short sticks, people always throw broomsticks ans plungers. I find stuff to redo shovels and brooms regularly
I would be interested in your perspective on the electric rotary sanders. We bought one, and it really knocks things down fast.
Spider sanding head is perfect for sanding imperfect smooth its my go to
Does anyone have a good method on how to take care of the smooth to wall texture you get from many patches in a wall? The drywall patch is smooth and the old walls have a tiny bit of texture from paint. I would skim the walls but there’s too much walls compared to patch. I’m guessing sanding or priming a couple times before paint?
I'm surprised to hear the radius is your least favorite, since it seems to be commonly used by pros. Since the power sanders such as the portacable 7800 also have round heads do you think they would have the same drawbacks? I currently only have the rectangle shaped pole sander but
I find I get the best results on my final sanding if I use a hand sander while feeling the surface with the tips of my fingers. Shining a light across the surface helps too. But I only do single room projects where time isn't a big factor.
Hi, thanks for your info. What about flipping? The rectangle heads can flip and scrape your surface.
Good videos. Can you do a video on taping above your head on the ceiling. Also maybe skim coating a full wall?
The radius 360 I brought a light timber pole nice and light and soft on Hands. Hopeless for feathering edges. Ok for flattening out my butt joints (my lack of skills equals more sanding).
Totally agree narrow sander is great for feathering edges.
Love the 360 but your right it’s a major pain to feather in the edges. Also doesn’t get into corners well or into top or bottom of tape joints.
I don’t care for the radius because the pad will become scrunched up under the sand paper and start leaving grooves and gouges in the mud. The black widow is the best and you can easily sand an edge if you know how to properly apply the pressure and the angle
Great video! Thank you.
I like the round ones
Another nice one! I'm trying to find info how to do an LED "L-shelf" on a drop down ceiling... I've searched your videos and can find "HOW TO TAPE DRYWALL (INSIDE CORNERS)
" - this is what I mean by "drop-down".
so this is for a dining room. where the ceiling above the table would look recessed/pushed up and around the lower edge I want the sheetrock to extend out like a shelf with a 1.5"+/- vertical lip to hide the LED ribbon. I've seen people use different types of wood trim to hide the LEDs but I would prefer a cleaner look. I could almost use a corner bead on the edge but the paper would not be strong enough on the vertical, Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks :-)
I've been thinking of using crown molding ( the two piece type with one molding directly on the wall and the second usually connected to that piece and the ceiling ) but just dropped down from the ceiling by about 2 inches ! Our living room is rather small and a simple rectangle so the crown molding being mitered ( precision here might help ) in the corner should offer enough support . As the lights are light but in a more complicated room with inside and outside corners it might not have enough support to last a long time so a simple L bracketed piece of wood might offer more support to help it last for many many years ! I also want to paint it all sides white so it would reflect more light and be brighter ! Have not tried this yet but just thinking about it so far ! Our family ( media ) room is also a simple but larger rectangle ( so the crown molding can not cover a whole wall in one piece ) might be more trouble though !
@@Justchuck69 glue the crown molding before you put it on with some strong glue enough to hold itself, then you can make a long run. I hope there might be some ideas for a sheetrock only shelf extended off the lowered portion of the ceiling I'm looking for
ceiling ___________________________________________________
|
________|___]
hope this works out...
@@Justchuck69 Trimtex makes an LED bead that houses an LED light strip. They'll even send you a sample for free.
@@treystills Yes something like that ! They seem to have one product that might help Cool Joule and even a glue on crown molding that might fit my needs !
@@treystills awesome! I'm going to give it a try, Thanks!
good points! Thank you for this video because i was going to buy on of those round ones. I'll stick with my rectangular one. But! What about the mesh sandpaper? thanks!
I've stopped using the mesh paper. I've found it tends to leave too many scratches from the grid pattern.
@Vancouver Carpenter Hey man I'm visiting your neck of the woods, any suggestions for a good skate park/street spot?
So I can use it to sand painted walls? I’m trying to get a smooth wall
What sandpaper grit you use for finish sanding
👍👍👍👌❤️Nice review and what about sanding grade 80/100/120/150 /200 what is your advise pl
Many thanks
Would that be the same for sanding down a painted wall or would you need something higher?
Just use the center of the radius 360 with a smaller pad
the 360 isnt worth using for alot of patches its deff used for prepping walls like you said its pro at that task
Where do you find the foam backed sandpaper
Try Sherwin Williams.
What about mudding a bullnose corner
Good vid bro ! Have you tried the blue line sandpaper ?
2 ideas could be how to avoid tearing the tape on inside corners or how to prep missed screws normally we tap it in but i noticed on another video you cut them out but i see where i cut it out even though ive bed it im curious if you must do that or if theres another way to avoid a blister in 5 years.
GOLDBLATT 9 ALL THE WAY
360 all day long. No doubt about that
Thanks 👌🏻👌🏻
add a link to the foam backed sandpaper
I will look one up. I couldn't find anything on amazon. I will check all wall. Also, even home depot is carrying it around here.
@@vancouvercarpenter i found this Rotolo Foam Roll made by norton amazon sells it just not everyone have the grits or charge alot www.nortonabrasives.com/en-us/a275op-rotolo-ao-medium-grit-foam-perforated-roll
also this stuff abrasives-r-us.com/product/1687/sia-siaspeed-foam-back-sheets-4-1-2-inch-27-yard-roll-grits-180-600/c824/
another option www.richelieu.com/us/en/category/abrasive-and-finishing-products/sanding-sponges-pads/rotolo-a275-sanding-pads/1050501/sku-4441282120
If you are in the 416 or GTA area, SCR building supplies carries it. (they are a commercial drywall supply house)
csrbuilding.ca/product/nationial-lane-abrasives/
They also ship if you really really want it.
What grit is your foam paper?
I usually use a worn down 150.
Do you have any experience, info on those vacuum sanders..?
They are great, rent one. I rented one once, then I bought one. Love it, especially ceilings. The vacuum holds it up on the ceiling so it kind of hovers up there. You need a dust recovery unit like a dust deputy or the bucket version HD sells, or your filter will clog immediately. FAST FAST FAST, Clean clean clean
@@carlmccoy662 do they have the same downsides as the radius hand sanders as pointed out by the vc
@@jerseyjim9092 The downsides I have found are the corners at the ceilings, round doesn't go all the way into. It is basically a large DA sander on a pole with dust recovery. The weight is greater than a sanding pole but you are only using it about 1/12 of the amount of time. This is especially beneficial on a ceiling. Sanding pole 15 minutes compared to around a minute is a great improvement for me. It cost more money too. The pads do last a long while and are reasonable. Make sure you get an extra Velcro/foam base ($5 at HD tool rental) because they will wear out.
Rent one and find out for yourself. They are a rare item on C.list because no one sells these once they use them.
@@carlmccoy662 thanks for the reply Carl McCoy. I was mostly concerned that they wouldn't feather an edge. I wasn't sure if it was an issue vc found just with the Radius 360 sanding head or if it applied to all round head sanding devices including the power vacumn ones. Guess I'll have to try one and see for myself.
First like and comment!! Keep doing you @vancouvercarpenter
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So primitive tools. Giraffe sander or vacuum pole sander are much better.
I've been a drywaller since 1983 this guy's a hacker
Hacker?
Yves lou, give him a break. He is young and by the time he is half as old as you he may measure up to your high standards.
So I checked out your channel so I could get the non-hack scoop on how I should be sanding drywall. The funny thing is you don’t have any content. So why don’t you enlighten us with your 46 years of experience?
fat guys make the best pole sanders. They are firmly planted to the floor.
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