Random orbit powder sanders

03-06-2007, 03:31 PM	#1
lgammons Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Random orbit powder sanders I am going to purchase a random orbit variable speed sander. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am wondering about the Dewalt 26451K ? Please let me hear from someone who has any experience with this type saw. Thanks!

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03-06-2007, 06:42 PM	#2
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler     Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Random orbit powder sanders Quote: Originally Posted by lgammons I am going to purchase a random orbit variable speed sander. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am wondering about the Dewalt 26451K ? Please let me hear from someone who has any experience with this type saw. Thanks! Personally, I don't like orbital sanders...they can leave 'swirl' marks. We prefer to use 1/4 sheet palm sanders (the vibrating kind, not the orbital)..... That's just my 2 cents... __________________ - Build Well -

03-06-2007, 07:57 PM	#3
cibula11 Member   Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 906	Random orbit powder sanders I have used porter cable in the past and have had no issues. Random orbit shouldn't give you as much swirl as simply an orbital sander.

03-07-2007, 10:24 AM	#4
Brik Handyguy     Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 803	Random orbit powder sanders Bosch makes a great one. Festool is top of the line. What is your intended use?