Would i be able to turn the sander upside down and use as a tabletop bench sander?
586263
If you can stabilize it, then yes. If that's all you're using it for, though, I'd go with something stronger. This is a great tool, but it's really for getting into nooks and crannies more than heavy-duty flat-sanding.
586264
If you had a way to hold it. This sander is a pos and I don't recommend buying it. I trashed mineand bought a old sander at a yard sale.
586265
Yes if you can mount it. You need to find a way to keep it running as it has a dead man switch. Hope that helps
586266
If you had a way to hold it. This sander is a pos and I don't recommend buying it. I trashed mine and bought a old sander at a yard sale.
451466
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.
1083258
it will work upside down, you have to just cover the hole when turning it over.
2015871
I have no idea how big your drill and sander is. Chances are, because of the tray in the top drawer, you won't be able to. However if you remove the tray you probably could. The tray would be easy to take off, you would just need to drill out the rivets that hold it in place. The dimensions of the top drawer are fairly deep, but again, the tray limits the top drawers height for the back half of the drawer when it's closed.
1975119
You can use the sander in any direction. Others have suggested an orbital sander, but if you're looking to get your work done quickly, this will certainly do a quicker and more powerful job.
138594
Yes, it works upside down and I agree with Amy, you could use something to blend it in, a long handled scrubby of some form. Also careful to not get it on the floor! It is definitely slippery!
988477
I think you'd be in good shape using the Bosch sander. I use mine for surfaces that are not flat and just love it.
91982
Yes & no you can't do slack sanding on this type sander, as far as the miter table goes just put the belt in the upright position, attach table, adjust and off you go!
1325877
It is dangerous to use a tool upside down, especially something with a rotating blade. However if you are willing to take the risk the Metabo would do the job.
1420580
Yes it is for me. If you tighten the chuck set screws to prevent the chuck from unwinding, you can then turn the back inside of a bowl from the front which is much easier and safer. I also reverse my lathe when sanding. I personally would never own a lathe that is not reversible.
2264006
Yes you can but a random orbital air sander would be cheaper. Order the extra soft pad for better contact on the curves.
1157525
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.
1106853
Oh you probably could. I have set on its side and held with one hand sanded small pieces with the other. A great sander though. I love it
1023634
Yes it can be used as a sander however I strongly recommend not to use it that way. A random orbit sander is designed and built to sand wood and other stuff without leaving circular marks.
60562
yes,if the metal is pretty much flat,if not,a skill saw with plywood blade reversed would be better
1318286
I don't. Usually the adapter at the vacuum end has the ability to rotate and is therefore built fairly sturdy. If one meeting those specs is not available, and you decide to try a fixed adapter, the stepped variety might fit. They can be cut at whatever diameter ring fits best. I needed to use a stepped adapter for the other end to fit my sander. However, the standard stepped adapter sold at most home centers was too large. I found a miniture version of stepped adapter from Woodcraft was the answer for that issue. Good luck.
287111
I thinks It's a bit aggressive for unsupported narrow end grain. We generally use our Bosch orbital palm sander or half sheet sander for narrow end grain. I'm sure if you clamp & block side supports on both sides of the end piece it would work really fine. At least that's how I would do it. I know it would do a great job if supported properly to assure end piece squareness..