Any wood shop needs a power sander, even if your wood shop is nothing more than a garage workbench. And as luck might have it, you need a couple different kinds depending on the kind of work you're doing.
The most common woodworking sanders are the belt sander, and the orbital pad sander.
Sander Tools
A belt sander is a great tool for doing coarse shaping work. You can remove a LOT of material very quickly. You can equip your sander with a fine or coarse sanding belt, or any coarseness in between. But no matter how abrasive a belt you use, it's designed to remove a lot of material quickly.
Care should be used with a belt sander to make sure you don't remove too much material - it can't be put back.
Many of these kinds of sanders come with an attached dust catcher. A dust catcher does a fair job of keeping the mess down, but they only really catch a small percentage of the dust created.
An orbital pad sander - otherwise known simply as a pad sander, does a great job at more fine sanding jobs. It removes material a lot less aggressively than a belt sander does. A pad sender is great for removing thin layers of material such as paint, primer, or other finish coatings.
Many pad sanders have a built in dust catcher which only catchers a small amount of the dust created - but it's better than nothing.
A pad sander is also a superb tool for sanding a rough surface into a smooth as glass finish.
All pad sanders and belt sanders available on the market have a wide range of compatible sanding pads and belts of varying coarseness to meet the demands of any job.
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Milwaukee 6021-21 Random Orbit Palm Sander with dust collection bag Feature
- Variable speed dial: 7,000-12,000 orbits per minute to match optimal sanding speed to various applications
- Electronic soft start quickly, steadily ramps the motor up in stages, reducing tool jerking and wear on the brushes and bearings
- Pad cushioning and break reduces swirl marks and ensures a smoother finish, integrated vacuum ports fit 1-1/4-inch or 2-1/4-inch hoses for efficient dust removal
- Tactile rubber top and body grip surface and narrow sander body ergonomic design provides added comfort and control and reduces user fatigue
- Includes carrying case, dust bag
Milwaukee 6021-21 Random Orbit Palm Sander with dust collection bag Overview
Milwaukee's Random Orbit Palm Sander produces a fine, swirl-free finish. The permanent magnet motor produces dependable speed and power and features electronic soft start and a variable speed dial. Designed for comfort with a tactile rubber top and body grip surface and a narrow sander body. Amps: 3, Variable Speed: Yes, Disc Diameter (in.): 5, Wheel Diameter (in.): 5, OPM: 7,000 - 12,000, Tool Length (in.): 5 1/2, Tool Weight (lbs.): 3.3 lbs., Case Included: Yes, Dust Bag Included: YesAvailable In Stock. |
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