....heh folks,
many thanks for your input so far.
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Originally Posted by resdog
........ I'd say the closest thing to a longboard is a pneumatic file sander. They are usually heavy, noisy and can eat a lot of material up in a hurry if you are not paying attention. Their best use is in fairing large areas.
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The group has considered pneumatics as a possible concept due to the problems that might arise with electrical equipment in the conditions. But at the minute I think it is our lack of knowledge in this department holding us back.....
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Originally Posted by Faster
.......Also minimize the weight as most of this work is typically down overhead (unless it is part of the construction process where many hulls are upside down at that point)
Interesting project but with a relatively limited market potential, I would think.
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...We are thinking of including a backpack or separate transportable unit that would assist in the weight distribution and also allow for long periods of sanding without breaks. On this point, what would be a average span of time you would spend on sanding at any one time?...... We have also set the brief to include the concept to be as versatile as possible, used accross many industries, i.e automotive, etc...What are your thoughts?
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Originally Posted by sailingdog
Sometimes caveman technology is the right thing.
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yep yep, I fully agree
Again, thanks a lot for your input guys, it is extremely helpful to get first hand knowledge and experience. Also, I am in the process of preparing an online questionnaire, which I'll pop a link up for......
Best Regards
burnsie
