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Originally Posted by masraum
I think that would be a nightmare. These boards are cupped and have plenty of texture. I suspect I'll end up taking 1/8" off. Doing that with a scraper sounds like a nightmare.
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I have done my fair share of floors as well. 1990C4S has pretty well answered your question. I will just reirerate it is imperative to to keep the sander moving so you do not dig in. I would also say if you haven't done ths before don't be to agressive with the grit. Start with 80 max and see what happens and get used to the sander.
This statement has me worried based on the cup in those boards. Removing an 1/8" is going to leave you really thin on the top edge of the groove. You are going to run the risk of splitting the top of the groove off. Where the finished floor meets they grey floor that was under the tile is there a lip? The finished floor should be lower from wear and refinishing. Can you gauge how much wood has been removed?
Don't hesitate to buy a used belt sander off FB.