"It was surprisingly quiet!- but then again, it turns slow, but it pulls a bunch of weight almost continually!"

Yep, the operative word was WAS That bearing must have howled like a wolf in heat.

 

I wasn't the only one that had a rain day today, so we are currently bowling of all things.....I haven't done it in 20 plus years...why not lol.

 

I'm learning.... still needs some details done, but overall it looks OK for a complete rookie. It's good enough to button up and move on.

 

Looks great white!

Not sure of the perfection your going for, for now, did you block sand w/black primer yet. Show and tell coat. The black skim coat will make you aware of any high and lows that were missed once hit with a sanding block. Can be very hard to see and feel. Makes it easier, specially if you have a sanding block that will stretch across transition perimeters. In case you weren't aware.

 

No, not yet. I don't even own a block sander.

I'm sorta thinking that can wait until next year. Not nearly enough time to do it all. That alone took me all day. I'll probably throw a quick coat of paint on it tomorrow, then button her up.

Do you have a recommendation for a block sander? Size, brand, etc?

 

These are hand sanders, there's many who make them. Different shapes and sizes. You can purchase in a kit of different lengths and grit blocks. Inexpensive and work well for finishing up.

 

I bet Harbor Freight carries a set.

 

I got to thinking... I lied. I do own one block, but it's this one. Probably 4 inches is all it is though.

 

I'll see If I can look some up in a bit here.

 

Nice kit here, -