Can you use this on a random orbit sander? Product description says you can but it seems everyone uses an angle grinder.
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This can only be used on an angle grinder, I have not seen a version of this in a flat pad for a random orbit sander.
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I don't see how you can use it on a random orbital sander and also I don't see why you would want to, it is not made for that, it wouldn't do anything
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Not sure. If it fits i am sure it can work, but i have never really needed to do that. It literally strips the paint/rust etc... and leaves a perfectly paintable lightly roughed up surface.
505458
Even if you find a way to do this, it would be very dangerous. Angle grinders are cheap, I recommend investing in one.
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I have been using a right angle grinder (4-5") with a metal grinding blade. You hold the blade down in vise and put an edge on the blade with the grinder. Need to be careful to remove equal amounts on each side to keep it in balance like a lawn mower blade or you will ruin the motor by causing an imbalance.
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I own three random orbit sanders and two of these, I use the 1'4" sheet sander to sand curves/round overs...I also use it to sand large pieces that I have shot with sand an seal...works great.
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It's a great orbital sander but I have only used it on woodworking projects. I have no knowledge about whether a polishing disc is available. Sorry.
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You should go to the 3M site. While it doesn't specifically say orbital sander, it does mention grinding and sanding. They also have a question box so you can ask them directly. The link is http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Safety-NA/Safety/Product-Catalog/~/Mold-and-Lead-Paint-Removal-Respirator?N=3294427651+3294529207+5927440&rt=rud
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Yes. I use them on my DeWalt sander. As long as your model uses hook and loop the holes are not an issue.
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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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Yes, this is a wonderful sander and should work great. Also you can use sandpaper from other models if choose.
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Paula, As long as your sander has a 5" hook and loop pad with 8 holes there should be no problem with fit. I have purchased 5" sanding discs from many different manufacturers and all have fit with the only exception being sometimes the holes do not line up exactly. Hope that info helps you.
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No. The finished product looks natural. Keep moving your orbital sander in a counter clockwise direction while gently pressing on the sander. Let the sander do the work. It is a great tool.
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Most small grinders spin to fast. Rpms should be at 3000 or less so you probably need a varible speed one. And they work much better with water. Without water they get too hot. I used mine with a random orbit sander since I did not have a polisher that can use water.
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Honestly I have never used one for this model belt sander. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Yes. I used it on a battery angle grinder, which runs the battery down quick. I also use it on an old angel grinder I had laying around, works good for me
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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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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....
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the above sander is an orbital sander. the results are very good and as long as the sandpaper dose not clog up you should not have problems with ring marks. the sander sits well in the hand and is great to work with. in my time as a joiner (37 years) I have not come across a straight back and forth sander. I use three different Makita sanders , a Festool orbital and a Festool random orbital. the Festool machines are great machines, but the above Makita is certainly the workhorse. I hope that helps