On Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:22:55 -0800, WayneJ wrote:

I need to buy a new sander, primarily for finishing. I was set to go get
a palm sander, but a couple of friends are telling me I should get a
random orbital instead. They claim that they can be just as good for
finish work and better for coarser things.

I think it's a matter of opinion. I've got a Bosch ROS that I've had for
years. I don't have a palm sander. With 220 or 320 grit on the Bosch it
finishes well enough for me. If I want a smoother finish I go to a hand
plane.



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