Which sander? - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

dkillianjr · 09-21-2006, 09:57 PM

Ok heres the question ,Ive always used a dewalt 1/4 sheet orbital sander for pretty much all my sanding needs. Well the ol sanders about ready to crap out on me. Ive never really used a random orbit sander to much, Is there any benefits of one over the other you guys know of between the two?

Thanks, Dave

Rehabber · 09-21-2006, 10:27 PM

An RO sander removes stock much faster than the 1/4 sheet sanders and with much improved dust collection (especially if hooked up to a shop vac) 1/4 sheets are OK for final finish, but an RO does very well with fine paper. Bosch, PC and Dee-Walt are all very popular.

Brushslingers · 09-22-2006, 12:10 AM

I like the bosch myself, I have several.. random to bring it down and a little 1/4 sheet to finish, 1/3 sheet for larger. Thought about buying a "mouse" a few times, everyone that I know that owns one say they break really easy. Anyhow, i'm happiest with the bosch 1/4 sheet.

AAPaint · 09-22-2006, 12:07 PM

I've got a Rigid random orbital that I've been beating to death for over two years now and it's as strong as the first day I used it. Other than that I have two other sanders I don't ever use. One is a craftsman 3" belt sander and I have no idea what the other one is. The rigid works so good I hardly have the need for anything else.

I would like to have one of the mouse sanders though for corners. It would make life a lot easier sometimes. I do have a dremel and about 300 attachments for it that I rarely use on detail work.....i.e. it collects dust.

Peladu · 09-22-2006, 12:10 PM

Go with a Porter Cable RO sander.

dayspring · 09-22-2006, 01:42 PM

Makita for me

PrecisionFloors · 10-04-2006, 09:48 PM

Bosch RO here...just used it on a set of treads & risers Monday, did a great job.

kenrie · 10-12-2006, 10:30 AM

I have a question about sanding... I do interior painting and haven't really needed to sand anything yet, but the more I hear, I feel that some things I should be sanding.. If I prime a wall, am I supposed to sand it after? Also, what type of sanders do you use to sand the wall? I never seen any sanders, so perhaps a model number of something would allow me to look one up and see what Im supposed to be looking for. Thanks

Greg Di · 10-12-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenrie

I have a question about sanding... I do interior painting and haven't really needed to sand anything yet, but the more I hear, I feel that some things I should be sanding.. If I prime a wall, am I supposed to sand it after?

Uhhh...how long have you been a "painter"? I can't imagine being a full-time professional painter and not having the need to sand on a regular basis.

kenrie · 10-12-2006, 03:56 PM

Well Ive been doing it for a few months now. I knew how to paint for about 8 years, but just started to offer my services for a fee. I have been real lucky not having to sand anything yet, or maybe it was just me not knowing when something needed to be sanded. Have done work for Great Clips salons, and also a company that leases out corporate offices in Dallas. About ten residentials also. Not a whole lot under my belt, but everyone has been really impressed with my work so Im starting to just now get more business. Hey... you gotta start somewhere right? Thats why I am asking all the questions. Can't just step into the trade being a pro. Im only 25 so I got a few years to learn stuff.