Anyone who does significant woodworking or boat projects has almost
certainly found themselves doing more sanding than they'd really like.
I've done a lot over the years and the more I do, the less I like it.
There are three main issues: Dust/dirt, noise and vibration. After
owning and using almost every type and brand, I've finally found one
that makes the best of a bad job:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018Z8D64

It has the best dust collection and the least vibration of anything
I've ever used and it also has decent power for small to mid-sized
jobs.

I also own a Bosch quarter sheet sander for doing fine finish work and
it is an excellent product also.

I bought a similar model by Makita on sale at a local hardware store last year. I hope it can sand hardwood stairs.

True North wrote:
I bought a similar model by Makita on sale at a local hardware store last year. I hope it can sand hardwood stairs.



Throw some 80 grit on it and let 'er rip!

I don't do enough sanding to justify an elite cost. But to do some re-gelling on my boats, I got an electric makita orbital sander at a pawn shop for 10 bucks. Fits well in the palm. Yes it viberates a bit but that's what padded leather gloves are for I suppose...

Wayne.B wrote:
Anyone who does significant woodworking or boat projects has almost
certainly found themselves doing more sanding than they'd really like.
I've done a lot over the years and the more I do, the less I like it.
There are three main issues: Dust/dirt, noise and vibration. After
owning and using almost every type and brand, I've finally found one
that makes the best of a bad job:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018Z8D64

It has the best dust collection and the least vibration of anything
I've ever used and it also has decent power for small to mid-sized
jobs.

I also own a Bosch quarter sheet sander for doing fine finish work and
it is an excellent product also.

Canadian guy is redoing his Grady. Swears by a Festool Rotex. Adjustable
aggressiveness, and vacuum cleaner hookup.

On Sun, 26 Apr 2015 12:17:13 -0500, Califbill
wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
Anyone who does significant woodworking or boat projects has almost
certainly found themselves doing more sanding than they'd really like.
I've done a lot over the years and the more I do, the less I like it.
There are three main issues: Dust/dirt, noise and vibration. After
owning and using almost every type and brand, I've finally found one
that makes the best of a bad job:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018Z8D64

It has the best dust collection and the least vibration of anything
I've ever used and it also has decent power for small to mid-sized
jobs.

I also own a Bosch quarter sheet sander for doing fine finish work and
it is an excellent product also.

Canadian guy is redoing his Grady. Swears by a Festool Rotex. Adjustable
aggressiveness, and vacuum cleaner hookup.

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The Bosch that I have has a speed adjustment and can also be hooked up
to a vacuum. I originally bought it because it was highly rated for
low vibration level. Vibration is a big fatigue factor with long
usage and can also lead to nerve damage and circulatory issues.

On Sun, 26 Apr 2015 11:11:10 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:

Anyone who does significant woodworking or boat projects has almost
certainly found themselves doing more sanding than they'd really like.
I've done a lot over the years and the more I do, the less I like it.
There are three main issues: Dust/dirt, noise and vibration. After
owning and using almost every type and brand, I've finally found one
that makes the best of a bad job:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018Z8D64

It has the best dust collection and the least vibration of anything
I've ever used and it also has decent power for small to mid-sized
jobs.

I also own a Bosch quarter sheet sander for doing fine finish work and
it is an excellent product also.

Thanks Wayne. I'm about to refinish my front door and am in the market for one. I'll
put it on order.
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