I'm registering for a sander since I'm the handyman of our duo, and I like to refinish things like desks, dressers, etc. (I've even done a small sailboat). I've done all the sanding by hand previously, but an electric sander would make things so much easier! What type of sander would be best for these types of products? Any suggests as to brands that are good?
2007-11-02 07:57:54 · 8 answers · asked by Solorya 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
What Fred said is true but I also use an orbit sander on rough wood since I always end up hand finishing with the grain using very fine sandpaper. Then I use 000 steel wool between coats of finish.
2007-11-02 08:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheet Sander Or Orbital Sander
2016-11-06 11:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a belt sander, a sheet or pad sander and two random orbital sanders. Each one has its uses but if I could only have one, it would be the random orbital sander.
It sands without leaving scratch marks and is specially good for flat areas. It also has holes in the pad and can be hooked up to a shop vac and that really keeps the dust down. I have also used it on curved surfaces where the curve is convex.
My pad sander is really called a palm sander and you can use it with one hand. Good for small spaces where the random orbital won't fit.
2007-11-02 11:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my random orbital sander. I have a Ryobi. I have never had a grain problem, but I also have a sheet sander if I need it. Sheet sanders are cheap and since I didn't think it would get much use I went with a B&D. Proper selection of the sanding grit saves many problems. Let the sander do the work, don't push down hard.
2007-11-02 08:54:36 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sheet sander goes back and forth in one direction, so it is best for wood grain surfaces, as you want to sand in the direction of the grain. A random orbital sander is for other surfaces, without a grain, such as metal or plastic, or heavily varnished or painted wood.
2007-11-02 08:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For following the grain of the wood = belt/sheet sander.
I had good luck with the Black & Decker with vacuum.
But I hated the kinds that have a 'self stick' sanding sheets - - little dust & it falls off with lot of unused sand on sheet plus the 'sheets' for these are more spendy.
2007-11-02 12:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for jen s. the random orbital sander does not just go in circular motion It also goes in a back and forth motion that is why it is called random. get educated .
2014-10-03 01:37:24 · answer #7 · answered by Yvette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a random orbital goes in circles.. little harder to do edges and stuff with
2007-11-02 09:33:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋