Festool DTS 400 EQ Orbital Finish Sander
Sanding is one of those tasks that tend to be dull and boring for some, while therapeutic for others. Having […]
Makita Polisher 7-inch 9237C Video Review
Makita’s 9237c 7-inch polisher is made for the professional. This rotary polisher has the horsepower to cut through the toughest […]
Festool Pro 5 LTD Sander – Get One While You Can!
How many $99 Festool sanders do you own? If you said anything other than “none”, you probably bought it used. That’s […]
Festool Planex LHS 225 Drywall Sander
Drywall sanding is a messy business at best and hazardous to your health at worst: prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline […]
Festool Rotex RO 90 DX Sander Review
I have been testing the new Festool Rotex RO 90 DX (90mm, 3½”) sander for a couple of months. I […]
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, […]
Milwaukee M12 Variable Speed Polisher – Sander
When the news about the new Milwaukee M12 Variable Speed Polisher – Sander, I took a quick look at the […]
New DeWALT Air Tools Are Here
New DeWALT Air Tools Are Designed to Deliver Premium Performance We’ve got some new DeWALT Air Tools that have landed […]
Bosch OS50VC 1/2-Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander Review
Sometimes you get tools and you jump right into a project. Other times it takes a couple of weeks until […]
Rockwell Model 4420 Type 2 Finishing Sander Circa 1971
In continuing our “Old Tools” mini-series, we wanted to follow up on our last installment and cover a Rockwell 4420 (96) Type 2 1/3rd sheet Finishing Sander that was purchased for a penny back in 1971 and has been in use ever since. It was purchased alongside a Black & Decker 7301 Circular Saw and a corded drill for $19.99 (for the pair). When you purchased the two Black & Decker tools you received your choice of another tool for just a penny. Needless to say this was a good deal at the time – in 2011 dollars that would equate to around $120 for three tools – and this was before the advent of Chinese manufacturing and cheap parts and materials. Add to this the fact that both the Black & Decker Circular Saw and the Rockwell Finishing Sander are still in usable operation and you really have a great deal!