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random orbit sanders and 1/2 sheet orbital sanders
Hello,
How good are random orbital sanders? I bought a Bosch green 1/3 sheet orbital sander many years ago but it takes forever. I've read the excellent uk.diy power tool FAQ and it agrees that orbital sanders are slow and suggests that random orbital sanders are much faster. I remember borrowing a random orbital sander (green Bosch 400 something?) a couple of years ago to remove some paint but I don't remember it being that good. However it was a while ago and I can't remember the details; perhaps my technique was wrong or I was using the wrong type of paper? In addition to removing paint from wood, I've also got a wall I would like to give a quick once-over before papering, would you recommend a random orbital sander for this or would a 1/2 sheet be better as it would cover a bigger area at once? I don't see many 1/2 sheet sanders for sale at the moment, have they gone out of fashion? Is it worth buying a known brand like Bosch or do the Aldi/Titans etc. do as good a job? Thanks, Stephen. |
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