Xaemian Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hey everyone! I joined the guild 2 day's ago. I'm also a beginning woodworker, only just started gathering my tools. I know I can get by with just sandpaper and a sanding block to finish, but my question is this: Which hand held power sander would be the most intelligent purchase for me? I'd like to stay under $100 for these items. Thanks! I look forward to participating in the next guild build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnjack2 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I LOVE my Makita Random orbital sander. About $50 then, it has been replaced with a newer model: http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BO5030-5-Inch-Randon-Sander/dp/B001KYJ2Z4/ref=dp_ob_title_hi. Also have a quarter sheet pad sander for corners. You need a good sanding block for finessing certain pieces, though. Buy all the grits through 320 and you'll see a big difference. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaemian Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I LOVE my Makita Random orbital sander. About $50 then, it has been replaced with a newer model: http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BO5030-5-Inch-Randon-Sander/dp/B001KYJ2Z4/ref=dp_ob_title_hi. Also have a quarter sheet pad sander for corners. You need a good sanding block for finessing certain pieces, though. Buy all the grits through 320 and you'll see a big difference. Jack Thanks for the reply! Looks like I am in the market for a simple random orbit sander then.. I ordered this Jointer/Planer combo last night so I'm excited for it's arrival. Jet JJP-8BT I'll head down to the local store today and check out the random orbits that have there. Thank again Capn! =o) (EDIT) Ok, so this is the one I decided on.. Some might get on my case for buying a black & decker tool but this loked like it covered the bases I needed covering.. Let me know what you think... Black & Decker MS2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnjack2 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 That sander should do fine. Make sure you try Norton 3x paper, if you can. It's a world of difference! My local Ace and even HD carry up to 320 grit. By the way, that is a beautiful planer/jointer combo! Keep us posted on how you like it. There have been a few posts around here regarding it. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcornHouse Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hey everyone! I joined the guild 2 day's ago. I'm also a beginning woodworker, only just started gathering my tools. I know I can get by with just sandpaper and a sanding block to finish, but my question is this: Which hand held power sander would be the most intelligent purchase for me? I'd like to stay under $100 for these items. Thanks! I look forward to participating in the next guild build! A couple of years ago FWW or PW did a review of random orbital sanders.The recommended model that had the least obvious scratch pattern was the Bosch 1295 EVS 5" ROS. I have one and can highly recommend it or its descendants. Klingspor has the exact same model with their brand a little cheaper, which I also have, and it does the same excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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