I have read many threads on this subject. I have a Wood master 2675 drum sander. I use 80 grit to flatten my end grain cutting boards. I have a heck of a time trying to get the grit marks out of the end grain. Should I go from 80 to 120 then 150 grit on the drum sander and drop back to 120 grit with my ROS sander?
I typically make around 8-10 boards at a time. I've never ran them through my planer with a spiral head but I've seen videos of a lot of people doing that?
I'm not in a position to get a wide belt sander as this is just a hobby and I give them as gifts.
Bill