t-bone Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 hi, i know i need a sander for my shop what do you recommend i don't have a lot of cash. if you had to make a choice what would be the sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 well what kind of sander are you thinking?? OSS, 1/4 sheet, disc/belt, random orbit?? im guessing a random orbit. i have a black and decker that was reasonable and it had a bunch of "nook and cranny" attachments that came with it. i think it was a step up from the mouse sander. other than that any of the brand names would be good choices. make sure it feels right in your hand before you buy, and check craigslist, some good deals there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bywc Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I got a PORTER-CABLE 12000 ROS for around $45 I think it was and its been a pleasure to use and solid as all get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWC Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I would say to start with a descent random orbital. Also consider the other essential part of considering a sander. That is dust collection. Many sanders come with a bag; however, I would highly recommend you invest in a vacuum to go with it to help improve dust collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-bone Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 well what kind of sander are you thinking?? OSS, 1/4 sheet, disc/belt, random orbit?? im guessing a random orbit. i have a black and decker that was reasonable and it had a bunch of "nook and cranny" attachments that came with it. i think it was a step up from the mouse sander. other than that any of the brand names would be good choices. make sure it feels right in your hand before you buy, and check craigslist, some good deals there. thanks for your help, i will check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-bone Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 well what kind of sander are you thinking?? OSS, 1/4 sheet, disc/belt, random orbit?? im guessing a random orbit. i have a black and decker that was reasonable and it had a bunch of "nook and cranny" attachments that came with it. i think it was a step up from the mouse sander. other than that any of the brand names would be good choices. make sure it feels right in your hand before you buy, and check craigslist, some good deals there. i think a will try the random orbit, thanks for help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have the dewalt variable speed random orbit sander. I actually haven't used the variable speed feature enough to justify spending the extra bucks. But definitely shoot for a dewalt or the pc, they are good names and if you ever need to they stock the replacement pads right on the shelf at your local lowes. I think thats a nifty feature if you need to replace it in a jiffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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