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Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
By:Jeff
Date: 2/1/2001, 12:46 am
In Response To: Palm Sander or Orbital (Scott Hicks)

: To work on my Artic Tern 14', I need to buy a decent sander (besides my
: hand). Is an orbital sander much better than a palm sander? Or does it
: matter much? Anybody have any suggested makes/models?

Scott,

Variable speed ROS. Though it costs more the variable speed feature comes in very handy. The single speed sanders work fine but they can do alot of damage if you're not careful. Porter Cable makes a model that costs about $100.

See you in the San Juans this spring.

Messages In This Thread

Palm Sander or Orbital
Scott Hicks -- 1/31/2001, 4:51 pm
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
Lisa -- 2/3/2001, 5:16 pm
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
Bill Jankowski -- 2/5/2001, 9:49 pm
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
John Monfoe -- 2/6/2001, 4:55 am
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
Bill Jankowski -- 2/6/2001, 11:28 pm
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
John Monfoe -- 2/7/2001, 5:08 am
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
Jeff -- 2/1/2001, 12:46 am
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
Russ -- 1/31/2001, 10:30 pm
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
Rehd -- 1/31/2001, 8:56 pm
Re:Anyone wants to buy my palm sander?
Tony -- 2/1/2001, 6:12 pm
Orbital
Mike R. -- 1/31/2001, 8:13 pm
Re: Orbital
Angela Watson -- 1/31/2001, 8:56 pm
Re: Palm Sander or Orbital
Spidey -- 1/31/2001, 5:14 pm