Small Sander Reccos

[Mark Jerde]

I know I could Google but I don't know what I dont' know. ;-)

When I turned off my wheezing, laboring Craftsman 1/4 sheet finishing sander last week smoke came out of the bearings and motor area. I put it on the concrete patio and after it cooled down I put it in the trash. (I think it was pretty close to catching fire in my hand. ;-)

I need to get a new small sander that SWMBO can use. This time around I want to get something with dust collection.

What's the deal on the 5 hole, 7 hole, 9 hole, loop & hook, hook & cranny, hook and ladder, ladder and fireman, ladder and trellis options? Yeah, I'm a doofus... ;-) But I wrote PDP-11 assembly code and can still do math operations in octal. ;-)

-- Mark

[Edwin Pawlowski]

I like the hook and loop as it is very easy to change grits.

I have a DeWalt 8 hole, a PC 5 hole. Toss a coin or see what fits your hand best. I'd rate them equal as to ability.

[Mark Jerde]

Thanks much! Since I'm not stupid I'll let SWMBO decide which she likes. ;-) She doesn't mess with the TS, jointer or planer so I still make the most sawdust. ;-)

-- Mark

[Lew Hodgett]

Mark Jerde wrote: Yeah, I'm

You're a friggin antique aren't you.

Need a small sander.

Choke when you see the price and get past it, then buy a Fein detail sander.

I won't leave home without mine.

Need a bigger sander?

I like the 6" Bosch ROS.

YMMV

Lew