Festool ETS EC Brushless Sanders Review
Sanding was one of those woodworking steps that always seemed an easy part of the finishing process… that is, until […]
DeWalt Corded 5-inch Random Orbit Sanders
The DeWalt DWE6423K (variable speed) and DWE6421 (single speed) Random Orbit Sanders give you a couple solid options for woodworking […]
Ridgid Gen5X Random Orbit Sander Review
Random orbit sanders fill a space between belt sanders and orbital sanders. Fitting somewhere between heavy-duty and finish sanding, they’re […]
DeWalt Palm Sander DWMT70781L Review
DeWalt recently launched 5 new pneumatic tools that are designed for the industrial user, including an impact wrench, air ratchet, […]
Diablo Random Orbit Sanding Discs Review
Sanding is one of those tasks that seems easy on the surface, until you’re doing it for hours at a […]
Black & Decker MATRIX Quick Connect System Preview
In an effort to make their tools more adaptable to the different needs of consumers, Black & Decker launched its new MATRIX Quick Connect System tool. While this isn’t something we think we’ll be seeing on the jobsite anytime soon, it’s good to pay attention since Black & Decker, Porter-Cable and DeWalt are so closely interconnected through Stanley Black & Decker. So what is the MATRIX? (sorry, I couldn’t resist) It’s a new type of modular tool system that goes even farther than similar systems like Festool’s TI system with its FastFix Interchangeable Chucks.
Bosch ROS65VC 6″ Random Orbit Sander Review
We first got our hands on the new Bosch ROS65VC-6 6″ Random Orbit Sander with Vibration Control at their 2011 Media Event. Since then, we pretty much have been unable to take our hands off it. What fascinated us about the tool is that, when used side-by-side with other sanders, it truly did significantly reduce vibration. This yielded better control and, perhaps more importantly, less fatigue on the hands during use. We’ve used a lot of orbital sanders in our day and having a product that cuts out the vibration to this extent is worth its weight in gold – which is good, because this new sander from Bosch will cost you nearly that much.
Skil 5 inch Random Orbit Sander 7492-01 Review
Skil has upped the technology of their new 5-inch Random Orbit(al) Sander by adding a microfiltration dust collector and a pressure sensor that tells you when you’re bogging down the motor for too long. It’s a decent machine that seems to borrow a few things from its more expensive cousin, the Bosch ROS10 Palm-Grip Sander while providing most of those features at a much lower cost to the consumer.
Delta Random Orbital Sanders with Variable-Speed
Most seasoned woodworkers know that random orbit sanders beat the socks off of any vibrating or palm sander and Delta just released their new 5†and 6†random orbit sanders!