Sanders

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Sands using a continuous belt or abrasive material. Used for aggressive removal of stock. Uses two pulleys, a drive pulley that drives the...

Used for sanding detail work and in tight spots. Easy to handle. Can accept a variety of attachments for particular applications. Some...

Used mostly for metal sanding or grinding, but also capable of removing stock in plastics, wood or concrete when used with the proper accessory...

Has a belt that is narrower than a typical belt sander, making it ideal for sanding in tight places. Easy to maneuver. With a bench stand...

Also known as a finish sander. Sandpaper attaches to a rectangular pad on the bottom of the sander. The motor moves the pad in small, circular...

Used for sanding details and profiles, not general sanding tasks. The head can accept a variety of attachments for a variety of tasks. Good...

Uses a round disc of sandpaper to sand in both a circular and back-and-forth motion, which reduces swirl marks. Common sizes are 5” and 6”,...

Often called a Dremel, after a manufacturer of a popular version of the tool. Available in corded or cordless versions. Some have variable...

Used with belt sanders. Available in a variety of grits and weights. Good quality belts should resist tearing and...

Most often used with disc sanders and random orbit sanders. Available in a variety of grits and weights. One style is PSA. PSA stands for...

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