The most popular types of woodworking sanders—drum, belt, random orbital, finishing and disc each have their own functions by design. Most models use electricity and a few rely on pneumatic power. Some wood sanders rest on benches or tabletops others on the floor. Handheld sanders remain popular.
Drum models include flex drum sanders, inflatable, oscillating and pneumatic drum sanders. These come in many styles and sizes. Orbital and disc sanders typically use 5-inch diameter sandpaper. Orbital sanders eliminate circular marks on the wood leaving a nicer finish. Belt sanders operate with sandpaper belts that wrap around a front and rear roller. This type typically uses sandpaper 3 to 4 inches wide. When buying a woodworking sander consider the following:
1. Know the applications for the different woodworking sanders.
2. For business or industrial purposes, consider investing toward the high end for any particular sander.
3. Find a good supplier of sandpaper supplies that accommodate your size and type of sander.
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Choose from a variety of woodworking sanders
These companies carry a diverse product line of finishing, orbit, belt, disc and other sanders.
I recommend: See popular brands by clicking the type of wood sander needed at
ToolKing.com. Select from the list of wood working sanders that include heavy duty sheet palm, orbital and disc sanders at
Northern Tool + Equipment Catalog Co. Select a Makita woodworking sander by clicking finishing, orbit or belt sanders among others at
Makita U.S.A., Inc. See Makita’s operating manuals included with the sander’s information online. Go to Makita’s
Where To Buy for dealers.
Find drum sanders for large or small applications
These sanders range from low to high end use, with prices to match. Stand-alone or portable models carry differing options and accessories.
I recommend: Go to
Bibb Tool and Cutter, Inc. for Performax, Powermatic and Shop Fox drum sanders. Select a Delta model drum sander from
CPO Commerce, Inc., an authorized dealer for Delta Machinery. See the nice selection of drum sanders at
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. Go to
Woodcraft Supply LLC and select a drum, dual drum or portable drum sander.
Locate a heavy duty industrial woodworking sander
See the selection of industrial sanders for large shops or small. Floor models and bench top sanders include finishing, belt, oscillating, disc and others.
I recommend: Go to
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. and select a sander type that includes belt, disc, drum, edge or wide belt. See the Delta Industrial Oscillating Edge Sander with Spindle Sanding attachment at
Mike’s Wood & Metal Tools. For a nice line of industrial woodworking sanders go to
Rockler Companies, Inc. and select from their list. Click your choice under “Sanding/Finishing” or “Solid Wood” for industrial woodworking machinery at
SCM Group USA, Inc.
Select pneumatic wood sanders for quickness
Consider belt, orbital and disc pneumatic hand sanders. Some models come with ergonomic designs and are lightweight. See each model for RPM and PSI specifications.
I recommend: Select a pneumatic finishing sander, straight line or random orbit sander at
eMaxAction.com, Inc. Choose a pneumatic sander from the list that includes belt, orbital and others at
ToolBarn.com, Inc.
Buy wood sanding supplies for your sanders
Sandpaper and sanders just go together. Look for sandpaper by category and material.
I recommend: Click from the list of sanding belts or choose another category from the sidebar at
Bear Woods Supply Co. Go to
American Woodcrafters Supply for 80 to 150 grit sanding belts with discounts on 10 or more. Choose sanding disc supplies from the list that includes 5 packs and 100 piece rolls at
McFeely’s, a division of Lab Safety Supply, Inc.
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