WTB Hutchins DA sanding board

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earlysecond

I have lusted after this tool. It is ideal for old cars with broad expanses of flat metal.

If you have one that is still servicable and you would sell it (rare I think) please email me

allnasman@atlanticbb.net

Since a new tool is $275 I would spend only about $100 on a decently kept used one.
 
Is it a Hutchins that you want? Maybe a model number would help. I don't have any Hutchins stuff, but someone else might.
 
Crash,
Yeah you are probably right, this is a long shot for my budget. I recently picked up a Hustler air file which was pretty well used for $35 but it needs some parts.

I am looking for a model 3800 Oribital Action board it is a 2.75X14" sanding board which makes quick work of big panels.

I like the quality and the balance of these tools as both are top notch.

Thanks,
Brent
 
Just out of curiosity, have you used the orbital type? Nearly all the technicians I have worked with prefer the straight line sanders like the Hustler. I've had my Atcoa Viking "air file" since 1985.
 
Crash,

Yes, a friend has one and I really liked using it. Seemed to make quick work of large expanses of panels without tight compound curves. I rely heavily on my inline and will use one even more now that I have a quaility tool. Remember that I am a hobbyist rook. Is there some reason that you see these boards as less useful than a straightline. If so, please educate me.

Thanks,
Brent
 
They just seem slow, and too much like the "jitterbug" that fell out of favor so long ago. Also, once I am beyond 80 grit I like to do all my blocking by hand, and 40 and 80 seem to work really well on the air file.

But there is nothing inherently wrong with orbital sanders.
 
I used the air file during a class I took at the local college. It runs very much like an inline with only a small orbital movement from what I remember. Ran extremely smooth and quiet though and I was impressed by that but it did seem to be more of a finish sander.
 
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