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A question we received from our last post (click here) was "what is the difference between an Orbital Sander and a Random Orbit Sander?" While they both sound very similar by name, they are very different. Orbital SanderThis sander is also known as the finishing sander. It uses a fraction (¼,⅓, or ½) of a 9" x 11" sheet of regular sandpaper that is held by clamps. It's sanding area is shaped like a square which makes it perfect for getting into corners and against straight edges.They …

Power tools come in hundreds of models, purposes, brands, settings, and more. The variety can be compared to computer software: they are made to do certain tasks amazingly and others not at all. You need to know what you want to do exactly before you purchase a tool. As a beginner woodworker, the best power tools to purchase shouldn't be too specialized. You'll want a tool that you can utilize in multiple projects to get the most use and practice out of it.The most common tools which …