What is the difference between and orbital and a finishing sander?
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Sharon, an orbital moves in a circular motion and vibrates as it moves leaving a smooth surface with or against the grain. finish sander works in a back and forth motion. It should only be used with the grain of the wood to get a smooth finish. Finished used in correctly will scratch the wood badly.
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Sandpaper is MUCH cheaper when you cut down full sheets into 1/4s compared to the cost of sanding discs, also there is less chances of burning your woodworking projects since these only vibrate instead of spinning at a high speed. However random orbit sanders work well for many uses too, I use both for different projects
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The Bosch does an excellent job detail sanding. It has true orbital action, although I found you still need to sand in the direction of the grain. It's a good quality tool, but the sandpaper that comes with it sucks.
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Yes. However, the difference between the Wagner and a floor sander is not to be compared - if its bigger than a small area. For the effort and time, I'd rent a floor-sander and use the Wagner in the edges (edge sander) and enter the corners. You'll still need a profile sander for the corners for a good match to the rest of the newly sanded floor. Overall, I used the Wagner PaintEater on the my home's outside walls and found it easy to handle and light weight.
1462001
I really have no idea. Since this sander is reconditioned, I do not have a tech sheet that provides the details of construction. However, it does a very satisfactory job.
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It would do well to get the smaller areas that something like a palm orbital sander cannot reach, I would not use it to sand larger areas because it can be more difficult to sand evenly. Plus, the sand paper attachments are way more expensive than buying sheets of paper and cutting to size for use with a good orbital sander. Like others said, the Multi-X is a high frequency (vibrates very fast) oscillating tool and it is possible to over heat what you are sanding if applying too much pressure, thereby causing gumming on the pad and depending on the object you are sanding, scorching. Not enough heat to set anything on fire of course, but enough to cause you to have to replace sanding pads often. It would do well to get the smaller areas that something like a palm orbital sander cannot reach, I would not use it to sand larger areas because it can be more difficult to sand evenly. Plus, the sand paper attachments are way more expensive than buying sheets of paper and cutting to size for use with a good orbital sander. Like others said, the Multi-X is a high frequency (vibrates very fast) oscillating tool and it is possible to over heat what you are sanding if applying too much pressure, thereby causing gumming on the pad and depending on the object you are sanding, scorching. Not... » Read More It would do well to get the smaller areas that something like a palm orbital sander cannot reach, I would not use it to sand larger areas because it can be more difficult to sand evenly. Plus, the sand paper attachments are way more expensive than buying sheets of paper and cutting to size for use with a good orbital sander. Like others said, the Multi-X is a high frequency (vibrates very fast) oscillating tool and it is possible to over heat what you are sanding if applying too much pressure, thereby causing gumming on the pad and depending on the object you are sanding, scorching. Not enough heat to set anything on fire of course, but enough to cause you to have to replace sanding pads often. « Show Less
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Personally I use the 80 grit most often. With constant movement of the wood perpendicular to the movement of the belt, you can get a fairly nice finish with 80 grit as well as rapid stock removal. I generally use the belt sander to take down stock and then I use a hand sander for finishing
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Yes you can but a random orbital air sander would be cheaper. Order the extra soft pad for better contact on the curves.
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without a doubt. the difference will be in the grit of sandpaper use. the finer the smoother and less marks. i used do finish carpenter worksand that's when i first used one. having using one ever since that time. this is my 3rd one.
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It doesn't & that has confused me as well. I don't know why they used orbital. Maybe referringto its flexibility. Essentially - it is a really nice jigsaw. If that is what you're looking for-this is your tool.
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maybe but i would go for the round orbital sander, the one for velcro discs. few dollars and a huge diference. sheet sanders are going obsolete and soon to be extinted, they also leave "curls" on the sanded surface.
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They are both the same. Basically these are finishing nails. The heads are smaller than normal so they wont be visible when nailing timwork.
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When I was shopping I remember one sander came only with the sander while the one I bought came with the polishing attachments and case. Note: I think they both cost the same too.
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a random orbital sander can not get into corners, can be more aggressive when you use coarse sand paper and hard to control, and a quarter sheet sander is more suited to sanding a flat surface like dry wall.
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the 3/8" sanding one on low speed. i do it every 10 days or so, a super great tool altho they don't like the sound of he motor. they love the close contact, just like a hug. vivian
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This is more like the "old" style sanders, but with orbital properties as well (differing significantly from random orbit though). I find that my hand-held 5" random-orbit sander is swirl prone--a light touch and a very slow, steady pass are best for it, while this one should be used along the grain with a bit more speed, pressure, and abandon during the pass. That said, a 6" two-handed random orbit sander is also an improvement over 5" random orbit sander, and great for pieced-together surfaces with grains running in different directions--again used with a light touch and a slow, steady pass. This is more like the "old" style sanders, but with orbital properties as well (differing significantly from random orbit though). I find that my hand-held 5" random-orbit sander is swirl prone--a light touch and a very slow, steady pass are best for it, while this one should be used along the grain with a bit more speed, pressure, and abandon during the pass. That said, a 6" two-handed random orbit sander is also an improvement over 5" random orbit sander, and great for pieced-together surfaces with grains running in different directions--again used with a light... » Read More This is more like the "old" style sanders, but with orbital properties as well (differing significantly from random orbit though). I find that my hand-held 5" random-orbit sander is swirl prone--a light touch and a very slow, steady pass are best for it, while this one should be used along the grain with a bit more speed, pressure, and abandon during the pass. That said, a 6" two-handed random orbit sander is also an improvement over 5" random orbit sander, and great for pieced-together surfaces with grains running in different directions--again used with a light touch and a slow, steady pass. « Show Less
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Yes. It can be used on an orbital sander. The best would be to use a medium density felt pad. A wool bonnet would work too. But it absorbs a lot of the material. It does take a little bit to figure out how to do it. I would not practice on an installed piece....