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Porter Cable 390K 5'' Low Profile Random Orbit Sander Kit with Hook & Loop Pad
This low-profile tool’s 3.5 amp brushless motor boosts performance. With 71% fewer wearable parts, it’ll last 5-10x longer than traditional motors. Electronic motor brake reduces spin-down waiting by 73%. Compact design brings the sander’s height down by 31% over previous models for superior control and finish. Includes sander with 5" hook and loop pad with 8 hole pattern, a storage case, and a user manual.

Porter Cable 390K 5'' Low Profile Random Orbit Sander Kit with Hook & Loop Pad

Porter Cable 390K 5
Festool ETS 125 EQ 5'' Random Orbital Sander
At only 2.4 lbs., the ETS 125 is the choice for prolonged sanding sessions. Easily used with one hand, ideal for vertical surfaces and other difficult locations. Random orbit action with a 5/64" stroke produces the most satiny-smooth, swirl-free finish possible. JetStream dust extraction prevents dust from collecting at the center of the disc, prolonging abrasive life by up to 30%. Includes filter bag/holder, Plug-It cord, sample abrasive and storage case.

Festool ETS 125 EQ 5'' Random Orbital Sander

Festool ETS 125 EQ 5
Porter Cable Speed-Bloc Quarter-Sheet Finishing Sander, Model #330
Accepts both adhesive-backed and standard sandpaper. Comfortable, easy-grip outer housing. Solid metal frame for precision seating and alignment of bearings, motor, and fan, providing the maximum in long, trouble-free tool life. All-ball-bearing construction. 14,000 orbits-per-minute pad speed, with aggressive 5/64'' orbit.

Porter Cable Speed-Bloc Quarter-Sheet Finishing Sander, Model #330

Porter Cable Speed-Bloc Quarter-Sheet Finishing Sander, Model #330
Festool Deltex DX 93 E Orbital Delta Sander
The DX 93 is a detail sander with a big appetite! It’s gear driven with true oscillating action for rapid stock removal in hard-to-reach areas. Soft, tapered sides allow precise spot sanding without fear of damage to adjacent surfaces. Variable speed allows you total control for a variety of applications. Integral dust collection port.

Festool Deltex DX 93 E Orbital Delta Sander

Festool Deltex DX 93 E Orbital Delta Sander
Porter-Cable 371K Compact Belt Sander
Hardwood sanding applications in tight spaces have never been easier with the new and improved belt sander from Porter-Cable. It boasts a 5 amp motor for needed power and a handy rubber grip for comfort. Flush side allows for sanding up to perpendicular surfaces.

Porter-Cable 371K Compact Belt Sander

Porter-Cable 371K Compact Belt Sander
Porter-Cable 4" x 24" Sander, Model 362
Powerful 12 Amp motor. Motor is located over platen for perfect balance. Designed for flush sanding up to vertical surfaces. Belt speed of 1,500 SFPM for rapid stock removal. Quick-release belt-change lever. Fingertip belt-tracking knob for quick, accurate belt adjustments.
DeWalt 3 x 21 VS Belt Sander Kit w/Stand & Frame, Model DW433KT
Powerful 8 AMP motor aggressively removes material. All-metal housing increases durability. Three wheel design delivers lowest center of gravity and longest 3" X 21" platen available. Rubber grips reduce vibration. Inversion Stand & Frame converts DW433 into a sanding station. Includes an adjustable fence to support small stock. Includes: Belt Sander, Sanding Belt, DW4055 Inversion Stand.
Proxxon Hand Held Belt Sander
Ideal for use in limited space, this sturdily built 115V belt sander works on flat surfaces, corners, and radii. The sanding head tilts through 60 degrees, which eases access in many difficult spots. Head is cast aluminum for durability. Belt speeds range from 300 fpm to 700 fpm. Platen is 3/8" wide and 4-5/8" long; overall sanding arm is 6-1/2" long. Vacuum dust attachment.
Jet JSG-96, Benchtop 6'' x 48'' Belt / 9'' Disc Sander, 3/4HP 1Ph, 115V
Large cast iron table has preset stops at 90 degrees and 45 degrees. Graphite covered steel platen runs cooler increasing machine and belt life. Drive drum is rubber-coated for a better grip on the sanding belt. Quick-release belt tension lever makes belt changes fast and easy. 4" dust port on the back of the base collects dust effectively. Powerful 3/4HP motor.

Jet JSG-96, Benchtop 6'' x 48'' Belt / 9'' Disc Sander, 3/4HP 1Ph, 115V

Jet JSG-96, Benchtop 6
DELTA 31-735A 6" Belt/12" Disc Finishing Machine
The DELTA 31-735A includes 1 1/2 HP, 240 Volts, 60 hz., 3450 RPM Single Phase TEFC motor and push-button switch, two tilting tables, 4 1/2" arbor pulley, guard for arbor pulley, V-belt, 80-grit aluminum oxide belt, 50-grit aluminum oxide disc., instruction manual, 1 phase electricals will be supplied wired for 240V. Power cord and plug supplied for single phase only. Motors and motor controls may be ordered unmounted.

DELTA 31-735A 6" Belt/12" Disc Finishing Machine

DELTA 31-735A 6" Belt/12" Disc Finishing Machine
JET - EHVS-80CS, 6'' x 89'' Edge Horizontal / Vertical Sander, 1-1/2HP, 1Ph
6" x 89" sanding belt sands in both the horizontal and vertical position or any angle in between. Accurate and easy belt tensioning and tracking adjustments. Belt platen is made from a precision ground steel plate. Cast iron table can be moved up or down to utilize the full table. 4" dust port for efficient dust collection.

JET - EHVS-80CS, 6'' x 89'' Edge Horizontal / Vertical Sander, 1-1/2HP, 1Ph

JET - EHVS-80CS, 6
JET 22-44 PLUS Drum Sander W/Open Stand and Shell
Infinitely variable-feed control produces the ultimate finish at a rate from 0 to 10 feet per minute and prevents machine overload. Precision-machined and balanced extruded aluminum drum is self-cooling to protect the surface being sanded from heat-damage. Sealed and permanently lubricated drum ball bearings for longer life. Adjustable drum height and downward pressure feature virtually eliminates snipe. Large cast-iron handwheel adjusts height at 1/16" per turn for precise sanding thickness control. 1-3/4HP motor is designed for consistent power and long life.

JET 22-44 PLUS Drum Sander W/Open Stand and Shell

JET  22-44 PLUS Drum Sander  W/Open Stand and Shell
Supermax 25" and 37" Drum Sanders
Continuous-duty 5HP motor, 208- 230 Volt, single or 3 Phase. SandSmart™ automatic variable control of conveyor feed rate gives a perfect finish. Multiple grit sanding in single pass with double drum models. Precisely dimension stock within .010" across width of sander. 25" or 37" wide sanding capacity. Precision-flattened steel conveyor bed reinforced with four steel cross sections for no “flex". Sand as thick as 12" with 37" models and 6" with 25" models. Sand as thin as 1/32" and as short as 2-1/4" (single drum) 3-1/2" (double drum) models. Drum ball bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated.

Supermax 25 and 37 Drum Sander

Supermax 25 and 37 Drum Sander
JET - 22-44 PLUS Bench Top Drum Sander, 20 Amp Service 1-3/4HP, 115V
Exclusive SandSmart controlled infinitely variable feed rate from 0 to 10 feet per minute, gives the ultimate sanded finish and prevents machine overload. Self-cooling, precision-machined and balanced 5" extruded aluminum drum. Continuous-duty motor. Precision-flattened reinforced steel conveyor bed. Large, easy-to-use cast iron height adjustment handwheel allows both radical height changes and minute adjustments. Drum ball bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated.

JET - 22-44 PLUS Bench Top Drum Sander, 20 Amp Service 1-3/4HP, 115V

JET - 22-44 PLUS Bench Top Drum Sander, 20 Amp Service 1-3/4HP, 115V
POWERMATIC - Model DDS225, 5HP, 1Ph 230V, Dual Drum, 2 Speed
A production class Dual Drum Sander that is loaded with features. 5HP Motor for plenty of power, dual steel drums have a hard Durometer Rubber coating to assure a flat, marfree finish. Independently adjustable rear drum makes fine tuning easy. Heavy cast iron table incorporates 4 solid Jackscrews with chain drive timing. The heavy-duty poly conveyor belt provides a positive grip on the stock. The 1/4HP Feed motor is coupled to a 2 speed forward/reverse gearbox that will sand 8 and 10 surface feet per minute. The heavy steel cabinet provides years of vibration free sanding, with plenty of storage space underneath.

POWERMATIC - Model DDS225, 5HP, 1Ph, 230V, 25X2, 2 Speed

POWERMATIC - Model DDS225, 5HP, 1Ph, 230V, 25X2, 2 Speed
Powermatic WB-43, 43'' Sander, 25HP 3PH 230/460V
Centralized controls allow you to access all the needed buttons on one simple panel. The auto thicknesser will capture the piece of wood to give the user the exact starting thickness. The variable speed feed belt allows you to accurately dial in the exact feed speed to best suit your project. Digital readout will show the user the exact thickness of the finished piece, or will allow you to preset exactly the thickness you prefer for the finished piece. The disc brake slows the machine quickly and will activate immediately to stop machine in an emergency. The electric eye system controls the sanding belt oscillation to prevent the belt from running off the ends of the drums, as well as use the sanding surface more uniformly without leaving sanding lines on the workpiece. The three motor system allows for maximum horsepower to independently power the drive drums, the variable speed feed belt, and the feed table.

Powermatic WB-43, 43'' Sander, 25HP 3PH 230/460V with DRO

Powermatic WB-43, 43
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I've said it before and I'll say it again- you are better off learning to use hand tools such as a smoothing plane and scraper to do the majority of your finishing tasks rather than using power sanders. These hand tools will do the job faster than electric sanders because they do it in less steps. But many people don't want to take the time to learn to use a smoothing plane or scraper (even though in the long run they will save time) and so use electric sanders. As well, electric sanders are best to use on grain that is going many different directions since a hand plane will tear it out and a scraper is more difficult to use well on such grain.

Random orbit sanders have been out a while and have proven to work faster than old style sheet sanders, and better since they don't leave swirl marks as easily. You can get the type with hook and loop for attaching the paper, or adhesive paper. Hook and loop make it easier to install and remove the paper but the paper costs more than adhesive type. For occasional work you'll be fine with the adhesive type of paper, so get a sander with a pad made for this type unless you will do a lot of sanding. In this case the hook and loop will pay for itself in time as you repeatedly change paper.

Belt sanders are for removing a lot of material quickly when using heavy grits, or for smoothing large areas with finer grits. For occasional use get a smaller, 3" wide model. 4" wide models are more expensive and more powerful, doing more work in less time. You get what you pay for. Did you know that there are actually belt sander races? Yes- certain persons of questionable mental stability actually devote portions of their lives to adapting belt sanders for soap-box derby style races. Hmmm.....

A stationary disk and belt sander is very handy to have to shape small parts with. You use this tool when you want to apply the wood to the sander rather than vice versa. Smaller versions of these are available as you see above, but be aware that the smaller ones are low powered and best used only with small parts. If you are going to do a lot of serious shaping of larger pieces consider a larger machine.

Various larger stationary drum and belt sanders are available which will quickly sand many pieces of wood or whole cabinet frames and doors. The larger wide belt sanders are called abrasive planers, because they can do just that. These are expensive though. Most cabinet shops that own one will rent out time on the machine to help pay the cost of buying it, so it pays to know which shops in your area have these machines. You can just pop in with a dozen sticks or a couple face frames and get them leveled out and smoothed in a hurry. The smaller drum sanders shown above are less expensive variants on this type of machine, and while they does not have the abrasive planing capacity of the big machines, they will put a smooth finish on a lot of stock in a hurry.

If you are considering a larger abrasive planer for your shop, look closely at the different features of each model, particularly with respect to height controls and thickness monitoring. If you have the horsepower to hog off 1/32 inch from 4 foot wide stock with 100 grit paper, that doesn't mean you want to do that all the time. Often you will want to finesse each pass, carefully reaching a specific thickness with a finished surface. This means you need to closely monitor what is happening with each pass, thus the need for accurate controls and measurement readouts on the machine.

But, along with your sanders, get a smoothing plane or learn to tune up that one you have on the wall. And try a scraper too. Once you master these tools you will see that they are the craftsman's choice for most smaller fine finishing jobs.

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