Tool Guide 2009
Free online extras from our newsstand-only publication featuring expert tool reviews, videos, and articles Behind-the-scenes video from the set of The Learning Channel's "Trading Spaces." A carpenter reviews six of these big chopsaws and [... more]
Fine Woodworking |
With A Random Orbital Floor Sander
Home improvement information, overview article about hardwood floor refinishing. Baseboard and door casing are removed. The wood floor is sanded with a rental floor sander to remove all scratches and old finish. Four coats of urethane are ... [... more]
Hammer Zone |
Bosch 1295DVS Clean Sander
Years ago, woodworkers didn't have any choice in the matter. Sanding was a dirty and unpleasant job. You got through it as fast as you could while achieving the results that you needed. Then you cleaned up. This needn't be so. Today's sanders are ... [... more]
Popular Mechanics |
Choosing and Using a Random-Orbit Sander
For small projects, such as stripping furniture or sanding a drywall patch, a palm sander is tough enough to do the job but easy on the wallet. These little machines get their power by orbiting quickly—at least 10,000 times per minute. Compact ... [... more]
This Old House |
DeWalt Beefs Up Its 5-in. Sanders
DeWalt (www.dewalt.com) has released a more robust line of 5-in. random-orbit sanders. I test-drove the D26453K, a variable-speed, hook-and-loop model, and was impressed with its performance. The new, hefty, 3-amp motor provided plenty of power ... [... more]
Fine Woodworking |
Home Pro Detail Sander Set
 Home Pro Detail Sander Set [... more]
$29.99
Target |
Barry Sanders
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Random House |
Power Sander Comparison Test
Most pros use a random-orbit sander for flat surfaces. PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK WEISS There's only one reason to buy a power sander: It's a whole lot faster than doing the job by hand. How fast? We wondered, too. So we assembled the three basic ... [... more]
Popular Mechanics |
Chicago Pneumatic CP870 Dual Action Sander
Features: Rotary and orbital motion for rapid removal as well as fine finishing Power regulator for precise control Lock off throttle to prevent accidental start ups Insulated grip provides comfort to operator Excellent for blending and smoothing filler, [... more]
$97.91
Amazon.com |
Porter-Cable 392 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander ...
Features: 3.5 Amp EnduraTech motor for increased performance and durability Variable-speed 7,000-to-12,000 OPM for optimal removal rate on a variety of materials; 3/32-inch orbit diameter Low-profile design reduces sander height by 31-percent for better [... more]
$230.00
Amazon.com |
Bosch 1250DEVS 6.5 Amp 6-Inch Random Orbit Sander with ...
Features: Turbo Mode for aggressive, fast stock removal, random orbit mode for fine swirl-free sanding Variable speed to match speed to any work piece, vacuum port for dust free sanding 6.5 amp motor for heavy sanding and extended tool life Soft Start [... more]
$493.00
Amazon.com |
Milwaukee 6010-6 5 Amp 1/2 Sheet Orbital Sander
Features: Uses 1/2 sheet of 9" x 11" sandpaper 5-amp, 12,000 orbits per minute for fast material removal Precision engineered for low vibration Built for continuous production use-ample reserve power for heavy sanding Limited warranty, 30-day [... more]
$298.00
Amazon.com |
