How the can I get this area sanded down?

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This is the bottom of my NBA and I need to get it sanded down. You see that damn wooded frame for the change door / box?

Can I remove that frame then put it back? I really want to sand that floor in this beast a whole lot better!

It just looks like ass like it is...

On another note whats the best "accurate way" to cut that bad back handle out? Once I get it cut across perfect I can cut a longer door for it.
 

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You'll need a media blaster and fine wood beads. Just kidding..

I would just get as much as you can with an electric sander, which looks like you'd done. You'll have to use a sanding block for the rest. Get the rubber block the paper goes around or just wrap around a wood scrap. The worst mistake you could use is starting with too fine a grit. Start with 220 grit and you'll feel like you're getting nowhere. Start around 100 and work finer as you clean that up. You'll need something aggressive to get the mess out.

I think knocking that box part out would be WAY more trouble than it's worth.
 
Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive, $20 dollar oscillating multi tool that's perfect for working in tight spaces. I bought one for a project and it gets a lot of use around the shop. They sell all kinds of sanding and cutting attachments for it, and it's very well made, especially considering the price.

Here's the link: http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-multifunction-power-tool-68303.html
 
Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive, $20 dollar oscillating multi tool that's perfect for working in tight spaces. I bought one for a project and it gets a lot of use around the shop. They sell all kinds of sanding and cutting attachments for it, and it's very well made, especially considering the price.

Here's the link: http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-multifunction-power-tool-68303.html

Oh, that's a great idea. It's a knock off of the Fein multitool, but it would be perfect for that...
 
Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive, $20 dollar oscillating multi tool that's perfect for working in tight spaces. I bought one for a project and it gets a lot of use around the shop. They sell all kinds of sanding and cutting attachments for it, and it's very well made, especially considering the price.

Here's the link: http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-multifunction-power-tool-68303.html

I have a name brand from Lowe's, same thing and it does work well!
 
As for sanding, a profile sander will do the trick just fine.

As for the door, it looks like crap particle board, if it can't be unscrewed remove it all with a circular saw set to the depth of the wood or a router with a guide and a straight bit.
 
It's a really amazing tool from a versatility standpoint, especially after using traditional tools for so many years. I used it to make these compound cuts in fiberglass and then swapped attachments, and sanded them down. If you don't know what this is, you're too young :)

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