Recent content by 75Formy

The glue was clogging the sandpaper as it heated up. But the sand paper I got from Harbor freight worked much better and seemed to cut through much better. I'm happy with how it's looking.

Yep, they have gotten expensive. I worked at my local Autozone as a Commercial delivery driver for a few years. Batteries went up in price late 2019 early 2020. The biggest price increase was on the most common/popular and larger batteries. The Gold battery also had a 5 year warranty ( 3 years...

I have a 30gal Compressor, but no blaster.. Sounds like a good reason to get a small one.. :cool:

After a week, i was able to hit the steps again. I decided against flipping the treads and risers. ( I figured going into the laundry room and looking at them from the back, i wouldn't be happy ) So sanding is the route i went. The Craftsmen sandpaper from lowes wasn't cutting it. I went to...

Very cool :cool: Nice to meet you.. I was West Coast... Tender Sailor and Shore duty.. Hard work, But Great times and Great Memories.. ..

Thanks, i'll check into those finishes.. I appreciate it.

I'll post as i decide what to do and as progress continues,, Thanks..

I also have good access behind the stairs as well if i go with replacing the treads and risers.

I have to go to Lowes for new furnace filters, so i'll look around. My skills are a bit better than beginner. I've done projects utilizing my table and miter saws to lay a floating floor in my dining room and a couple other projects. But i hate when i run into glue.. I can do some electrical...

Yeah, lots of work, i used some 80 grit on one of the cleaner treads, and the first clogged up kind of quick, second sheet clogged too. Still have some glue remnants although it looks better and has a smoother feel, But.. Man...

Thanks, i like that idea...

Yeah, that's what i was thinking about liquids/solvents. Palm sander starting with 80 grit and working up may be the best option. And like you said, after going through all the work, spruce them up a bit with varnish..If your house, what would you consider? Thanks, Ron

Hello everyone.. We purchased our 1970's home in 2002. Kids are grown and gone and i'm getting around to some very long over due tasks. Pulling up old carpet from steps leading to the basement/garage. The garage also had berber carpet on it when we bought the house ( A previous owner removed the...