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I've been looking for a finishing sander (1/3 sheet) and all I am
finding
list their speeds as orbits (or oscillations) per minute. If I am
not
mistaken, what I am looking for should be rated in strokes per
minute, not
orbits.

I want the finishing sander to sand in a straight line (WITH the
grain)
instead of in orbits that are ACROSS the grain almost 50% of the
time.

Can anyone make a recommendation of a brand that still offers a
straight
line (or combination) sander? A belt sander is not appropriate for
the work
I have in mind and I'd rather leave handsanding for small details.

Bill

Not a 1/3 sheet, but it is straight line and orbital. I've got an
older version of this one, flip of a lever and it switches modes. On
the older model the cushion grip handle also covers the on/off
switch, the grip will rotate around blocking the on/off switch. The
handle on the new version looks different, so maybe that problem is
fixed.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...subcat=Sanders

wrote in message
...
I've been looking for a finishing sander (1/3 sheet) and all I am finding
list their speeds as orbits (or oscillations) per minute. If I am not
mistaken, what I am looking for should be rated in strokes per minute, not
orbits.

I want the finishing sander to sand in a straight line (WITH the grain)
instead of in orbits that are ACROSS the grain almost 50% of the time.

Can anyone make a recommendation of a brand that still offers a straight
line (or combination) sander? A belt sander is not appropriate for the
work
I have in mind and I'd rather leave handsanding for small details.

Bill

Consider that a couple of the older sanders that are and have been orbital
are still being produced because they are do a good job and there is still
demand for them. While I tend to agree that orbital can cause cross grain
marks on less quality machines I have been using a PC SpeedBloc for about 17
years and have no complaints. It puts out a cloud of dust and makes sanding
fun, if that is possible. Oh, and it is 1/4 sheet.
I strongly recommend using PC brand PSA paper with it.
http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2779
If you get one from Woodcraft and are not satisfied with it they will take
it back within 1 year.

I've been looking for a finishing sander (1/3 sheet) and all I am finding
list their speeds as orbits (or oscillations) per minute. If I am not
mistaken, what I am looking for should be rated in strokes per minute, not
orbits.

I want the finishing sander to sand in a straight line (WITH the grain)
instead of in orbits that are ACROSS the grain almost 50% of the time.

Can anyone make a recommendation of a brand that still offers a straight
line (or combination) sander? A belt sander is not appropriate for the work
I have in mind and I'd rather leave handsanding for small details.

Bill

That combination is the favourite in our shop for fine work. JG

Leon wrote:

wrote in message
...
I've been looking for a finishing sander (1/3 sheet) and all I am finding
list their speeds as orbits (or oscillations) per minute. If I am not
mistaken, what I am looking for should be rated in strokes per minute, not
orbits.

I want the finishing sander to sand in a straight line (WITH the grain)
instead of in orbits that are ACROSS the grain almost 50% of the time.

Can anyone make a recommendation of a brand that still offers a straight
line (or combination) sander? A belt sander is not appropriate for the
work
I have in mind and I'd rather leave handsanding for small details.

Bill

Consider that a couple of the older sanders that are and have been orbital
are still being produced because they are do a good job and there is still
demand for them. While I tend to agree that orbital can cause cross grain
marks on less quality machines I have been using a PC SpeedBloc for about 17
years and have no complaints. It puts out a cloud of dust and makes sanding
fun, if that is possible. Oh, and it is 1/4 sheet.
I strongly recommend using PC brand PSA paper with it.
http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2779
If you get one from Woodcraft and are not satisfied with it they will take
it back within 1 year.

JGS wrote:
That combination is the favourite in our shop for fine work. JG

Leon wrote:

wrote in message
...
I've been looking for a finishing sander (1/3 sheet) and all I am
finding
list their speeds as orbits (or oscillations) per minute. If I am not
mistaken, what I am looking for should be rated in strokes per
minute, not
orbits.

I want the finishing sander to sand in a straight line (WITH the grain)
instead of in orbits that are ACROSS the grain almost 50% of the time.

Can anyone make a recommendation of a brand that still offers a
straight
line (or combination) sander? A belt sander is not appropriate for the
work
I have in mind and I'd rather leave handsanding for small details.

Bill

Consider that a couple of the older sanders that are and have been
orbital
are still being produced because they are do a good job and there is
still
demand for them. While I tend to agree that orbital can cause cross
grain
marks on less quality machines I have been using a PC SpeedBloc for
about 17
years and have no complaints. It puts out a cloud of dust and makes
sanding
fun, if that is possible. Oh, and it is 1/4 sheet.
I strongly recommend using PC brand PSA paper with it.
http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2779
http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2779
If you get one from Woodcraft and are not satisfied with it they will
take
it back within 1 year.

Check out the Festool straight line sander - low vibration, very good
dust collection, and excellent accessories.