Orbital Sander Question

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I need to purchase an orbital sander for removing a finish on my bass. What do y'all use, what is your sander of choice and why?
 
Grant, I use any number of Random Orbitals for sanding all types of wood. You may also want to check out contour type sanders from them as well. I will post links for you.

One of the best is any tool made by Festool. Festool makes awesome stuff that coupled with it's vac dust collection setup, will help keep your work area clean and lungs happy not inhaling bad dust particles.

Sanding and brushing

Porter Cable, Dewalt, Rigid, Makita, Hitachi, Milwaukee also all make fine units.
 
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I bought this Dewalt and I am very happy with it. The only feature this one does not have is variable speed. I did not feel I needed it after reading that most regular users of this tool always wind up keeping it on full power and vary the aggressiveness of the sanding by the grit of the paper and the pressure they apply during use. However, if you want variable speed, there is a higher model that has it. Either way, these Dewalts rock for a nice price.


DEWALT DWE6421K Random Orbit Sander Kit, 5" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZWJDPTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_ZO5pAbTKD94YS
 
Chili/RVA,

Do you guys find that the orbital sanders leave a lot of swirl scratches?

Or, is it pretty easy to sand the swirls out by hand?
 
smitty_p said:
Chili/RVA,

Do you guys find that the orbital sanders leave a lot of swirl scratches?

Or, is it pretty easy to sand the swirls out by hand?
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Of course, I agree with Chili, who is a pro. I usually approach the orbital sander as a rough tool. I do the fine sanding by hand. It has worked for me.
 
I have a Makita. Single speed deal.
It's a handy little bugger. I use my belt sander (50 grit) for the heavy rough shaping stuff, then switch to the orbital buzz box
with 180 to 320 grit to clean up the scratches & gouges from the 50 grit.

It does tend to leave little swirly marks on some woods but this can be overcome with pressure used and by keeping it moving.

Scraping and hand sanding usually finish things off.
 
When i'm doing work that requires an oribital, I use a Rodac 6" pneumatic sander with perforated, self cleaning discs....
 
I also just got back from getting something for Mrs. Wav. I walked in to the nail salon and ordered a mani-pedi-facial to go :celebrate:
 
As a formerly professional mechanic, I have always insisted on top quality tools, Snap-On was my choice. The DeWalt sander was not the most expensive professional pneumatic tool that I found, but it looks sturdy and more than capable of preforming the tasks I have in store for it.
 
G, u will have many years of good use with your Dewalt.

Of all the tools I own and have used throughout the years, Dewalt makes really nice ones.
Their cordless drills and drivers are tops for me when it comes to feeling good power for all drilling/screw driving tasks.
My portable table saw is a joy to use, and I would choose one of their circular saws any day of the week.

I feel the same for Bosch, Milwaukee, Hitachi, Makita, Rigid, and I own various tools from all of these.
 
My DeWalt sander arrived here at work today. Soon it will be time to strip my Peavey Patriot Bass.
 
I just finished my big project.... cleaning out my office/storage shed/workshop to make enough room to work on one of my many projects. On the back burner are a tele, spalted maple LeSG, Silkyn amp, wah wah pedel and now the Peavey bass and case.
 
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