Belt sanders rotate a continuous band of abrasive; disk sanders rotate the flat abrasive disk in a circular pattern; drum sanders turn a cylindrical abrasive surface, and vibrating sanders move the abrasive material back and forth in short motions.
Since the orbital sander needs to randomize to the motion of its sanding pad and thus is more powerful than the sheet sander. This extra power makes the tool really good at removing material. Versatility. The orbital sander has a wide range of use.
The Disk Sander is used to smooth materials such as wood and plastics. It is also used to remove small amounts of waste material. It is a dangerous machine if safety is ignored.
A belt sander or strip sander is a sander used in shaping and finishing wood and other materials. It consists of an electric motor that turns a pair of drums on which a continuous loop of sandpaper is mounted.
Choose a Palm Sander if you require a tool for sanding a finished work. If you are done making a piece of small furniture that you are not planning to paint, this one is the ideal tool for you. It is also suitable for sanding edges, which is one of the advantages of its relatively compact design as well.
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