"RogerN" writes:

Since they are both priced near the same range, would I be better off
getting a 1/4 Sheet finish sander or a Random Orbit sander? Also, are the
Porter Cable finish sanders recommended, or is something else preferred?
Thanks!

The following is strictly a personal opinion.

1/4 sheet sanders are a total PITA.

ROS are the only way to go; however, they won't do corners.

Not to worry, that's why the detail sander was created.

Fein makes the only detail sander worth having, they know it, and charge
accordingly.

It's a gotcha you learn to live with.

As far as a ROS is concerned, the bigger the better.

Sanding at best, is a boring PITA job. Anyway to reduce the time spent doing
it is to your advantage.

At a minimum, get a 6" machine which provides 144% more sanding area than a
5" machine (6*6/5*5 = 144%).

Have no direct experience with the PC units; however, have beat the living
crap out of a 6", variable speed, Bosch.

Like Timex, takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

BTW, nothing against PC, have lots of their tools, but the Bosch is hard to
beat.

HTH


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