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[bert1959]

Hi I'm going to buy a sander, but I'm not sure which kind. A belt, orbit or sheet sander. Could anyone advise please. Thanks

[dannyboone]

I’d say the most important thing to look out for is the type of sander you’re going to buy. Orbital sanders only move in a circular motion, and are heavier (better for heavy duty use), while palm sanders are smaller and lighter.

I’d recommend an BLACK+DECKER sander, it’s got a good OPM, price and does the job perfectly. It’s pretty durable too!