I bought a Porter Cable and loved it. Also, changing discs frequently is highly recommended.

Check out CLC's "Shop Tips" on sanding. I wish I had heeded the advice to buy sandpaper wholesale. [http://www.clcboats.com/clctips.html]

See the link below for some sander reviews. I used it for my purchase.

> You guys do a lot of sanding, right? Do you have any recommendations
> on Random Orbital Sanders? "Right angle" vs. "palm
> grip" vs. "whatever the other kind is called". I've
> been looking at the "Bosch 3727DVS", the "Porter Cable
> 7336", and the "Bosch 1370DEVS". All about $180 - $250.
> I've been thinking that sanding something the size of kayak or a boat
> hull would quickly burn out the smaller ( Any comments.

> John