Most 5” models tested deliver a smooth wood surface in a jiffy, but some leave you in a cloud of dust. And only a few combine a superb finish with speed, comfort, and ease of use. Here’s what we found in testing palm-style random-orbit sanders. Bonus article: As a bonus to this tool review, we’ve added the article 5 Random-orbit Sanding Myths, which help you get the best results from this sander.
This tool review was featured in the October 2008 issue of WOOD.
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