Cheap Sanders: 04.2010

4/30/10

6" Random Orbital Sander Tool Vacuum Ready, (Read Description)

Cheap 6" Random Orbital Sander Tool Vacuum Ready, (Read Description) Review

Cheap Shop Fox D1427 5/8" Diameter by 6" Aluminum Oxide Hard Sleeve 100 Grit Review

Cheap Mirka 9A-241- 10 0RP 10 pieces. 6-Inch P 10 0 Grit Abranet Disc Review

Cheap MiniVike Single-Piston Straight Line Sander Review

ELECTRIC PALM SANDER 4-1/2 inch SQUARE POWER TOOL

Cheap ELECTRIC PALM SANDER 4-1/2 inch SQUARE POWER TOOL Review

Cheap Dotco Vert 25k Re 1381-36 Cooper Pwr Tools Sander Review

Cheap (10 pk) Wet/Dry Sandpaper 9" x 11" -280- Used for Iron, Non-Ferrous Metals, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Wood, plastic, with Hand, Palm Sanders Review

Cheap Porter-Cable 342K 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander Kit Review

Few reviewers have mentioned the dust-free feature of this sander. I do a lot of cosmetic repairs of the sloppy drywall finishing in my Pulte home. This sander, hooked up to a shop-vac, is a godsend. I recently filled and repainted a huge joist-twist crack right over my kitchen countertops (black granite). I put on my respirator mask, hooked this baby up to my cheapie B&D ShopVac, and sanded the cracks I had filled last night with joint compound. Not only did I not need the respirator, I could not find a trace of dust on the black granite tops directly below my work area. Ditto for a teak desktop I refinished. Didn't even have to use a drop-cloth. For interior work, this thing is a lifesaver. Cleanup is not an issue anymore and that makes my wife very happy. She has allergies and used to dread my weekend follies (she would just go out shopping; double-whammie!). Now she's pushing me to get the other projects finished.

Inflatable Bowl Sander 220 Grit Sleeves - 2 per pack

Cheap Inflatable Bowl Sander 220 Grit Sleeves - 2 per pack Review

Cheap 3M Trizact CF Sanding Band 1/2"OD x 1/2"W 80 Grit (Pack of 100) Review

Cheap Dremel 6060 5pk 80grit Sanding Pad Dremel Sander Accessory Review

Proxxon 28581, 28582 and 28583 13-Inch by 13/32-Inch Replacement Sanding Belts

Cheap Proxxon 28581, 28582 and 28583 13-Inch by 13/32-Inch Replacement Sanding Belts Review

Cheap Porter-Cable 79180-5 180 Grit Hook & Loop Drywall Sander Pad & Discs - 5 Pack Review

These sheets work great for wall sanding, but are slightly different than the Porter Cable pads with the centers cut out (shown in the picture). No template or instructions were included. I now realize that the hook-n-loop pads are different because you don't have to have a center hole thru which to tighten the hold-down. You tighten the pad onto the machine and then just exchange the sanding paper over the hole. This up is the best way to go for wall sanding.

Cheap Eazypower 88964 Assorted Large Flap Sanders with 1/4-Inch Hex Shank, 24-Piece Review

Cheap SAIT 64986 Closed Coat Zirconium 4-Inch x 132-Inch ZH 80 Grit Sanding Belt - 10 Pack Review

Pipe Polisher

Cheap Pipe Polisher Review

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Cheap Random Orbit Action Air Super Sander II Review

MSI-PRO SG-0430 Pneumatic Straight Line Sander

Cheap MSI-PRO SG-0430 Pneumatic Straight Line Sander Review

Cheap 3M Trizact CF Sanding Band 1/2"OD x 1"W 80 Grit (Pack of 10) Review

Cheap 3M Trizact CF Sanding Band 1/2"OD x 1/2"W Assorted Grits (Pack of 12) Review

Cheap DEWALT D26453K 3 Amp 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit with Cloth Dust Bag Review

I purchased this sander to help out with drywall sanding of joint spackling compound in a townhouse remodel. It worked great for that purpose. You will need to detach the small dust bag that comes with the unit and attach the suction hose of a vacuum cleaner to it. Of all choices of vacuum cleaner I used a Rug Vacuum Cleaner - The Hoover Windtunnel Floor Upright. Albeit that vacuum cleaner didn't lead to the most convenience it was the only vacuum I had and it worked pretty well as long as you were patient to move the vacuum as you sanded. The dust was held down considerably with the vacuum attached. In my opinion, the sander was easy to control and the dust was vacuumed away sufficiently. Be careful to make sure the vacuum hose stays attached because the sander itself will spew the materials out the back all by itself. Since there is a lot of noise with both the sander and vacuum on at the same time you will have trouble hearing the hose come off. I had no problems with the ON/OFF switch or weight of the unit. It was a little heavy but it is also a very rugged model. Sandpaper for it is sold both at Home Depot and Loews. I'd by the economy pack to stock up. The carrying case it comes with can store the sandpaper. I had owned a square vibration sander prior to this one that shook my hands way too uncomfortably. This model is pretty smooth. It probably has a lot of uses other than drywall but if that's your purpose - it works great for that. I'm happy I purchased it. It was worth the cost to me. Good Luck.

Dynabrade Products (DYB69044) 6" Silver Supreme Central Vac Orbital Sander - 3/32" Diameter Orbit

Cheap Dynabrade Products (DYB69044) 6" Silver Supreme Central Vac Orbital Sander - 3/32" Diameter Orbit Review

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