So, you have to start somewhere and ths is the place. I had to change the bandsaw blade and a sanding belt, but after that all went well. I used a varible speed Sears 59" band saw and a Delta Belt sander. I finished it off with a Microlux hand held belt sander and will give it the once over with a fine Scotch Brite wheel tomorrow, then to Varithane Primer in the back yard paint booth. It's a start and it feels good!