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porsche930dude 06-07-2021 02:18 PM
I like the 1/4 sheet ones. More versitile than the random orbit. Youve got 4 corners to wear down and gets into tighter spaces without bouncing all over. Corner cat im sure could do bigger jobs but really more suited to finish work and tight spots. The ones iv used dont have as much wobble as the others so less sanding power. And need special paper. Belt sander is my favorite they just dont mess around but really not for light work.

masraum 06-07-2021 02:34 PM
Thanks everyone.

Zeke 06-07-2021 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Sooner or later (Post 11355226)
only one?

Quarter sheet
I totally agree. Next is an RO with a rotary lock up. Currently only Festool makes that and it's over 600 bucks. Worth every penny.

https://festools-online.com/576028-festool-ro-150-feq-plus-6in-rotex-sander.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKd86vYt pU0siNBJGnrbxAAfKtuzdNtlJBnMWUXFhdZ8texZJ5S4f8QaAo F7EALw_wcB

masraum 06-07-2021 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Zeke (Post 11355377)
I totally agree. Next is an RO with a rotary lock up. Currently only Festool makes that and it's over 600 bucks. Worth every penny.

https://festools-online.com/576028-festool-ro-150-feq-plus-6in-rotex-sander.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKd86vYt pU0siNBJGnrbxAAfKtuzdNtlJBnMWUXFhdZ8texZJ5S4f8QaAo F7EALw_wcB
Amazing that you can get an RO sander for $40 or $630.

MBAtarga 06-07-2021 04:50 PM
Festool is VERY proud of their products.

masraum 06-07-2021 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by craigster59 (Post 11355138)
I've always been partial to the Makita 1/4 sheet sander...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1623091648.jpg
I've always liked Makita, but not had much because it was pricey and back when I was buying my old tools, cost was more of a consideration. I just checked Amazon who's got the Makita, and there are a bunch of reviews talking about them breaking and falling apart. Seems weird, may be total BS, since we know that many reviews are.

A930Rocket 06-07-2021 05:02 PM
RO sander. The corners you can do by hand.

gregpark 06-07-2021 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MBAtarga (Post 11355495)
Festool is VERY proud of their products.
And justifiably so

dad911 06-07-2021 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 11355112)
If you had to get one of the 3 sanders at the top of this image, which would you prefer and why?

https://images.thdstatic.com/product...411-1f_600.jpg

Interesting, 10k orbits per minute, 11k orbits per minute and 12k rpm according to the web.

They are $45, $40 and $45.
P411. Hands down.

VINMAN 06-07-2021 06:30 PM
I have every one of those types of sanders. ( and then some...) I probably use my random orbit the most out of all of them.

But if I was to only be able to have one, it would be a 1/4 sheet.


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Pazuzu 06-07-2021 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951 (Post 11355344)
This is where I voted. You can put any paper you can dream of in it and get four pieces and not have to rely on some proprietary attachment system of velcro or something. No contact cement either. Eff' that.

I've got all these sanders btw, and this type is the one I have used the most, and that's by a longshot.
Also, it lets you put weight right over the sander, Some of the triangular ones are offset, and you cant do that. Make sure you can put some "umphh" right over the subject with a palm grip, whatever you do.
All of this everyday, and twice on Sunday.
You will destroy the foam pad that the paper mounts on, but you can get a BAG of replacements on Amazon for like $10. Change the pads the moment they get chewed up, and the sandpaper will last longer. I only wasted paper when I either had a screwed up pad, or tried to push the sander past it's limits.

masraum 06-07-2021 07:35 PM
Good stuff folks.


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