How Do You Use a Random Orbital Floor Sander

More expensive to buy and operate.Sanding discs sometimes hard to find.Aggressive power can damage a workpiece.Hook and loop on pad can become dirty and fail to hold disc.Sanding pad can become damaged – may affect sanding quality.Circular pads prevent working in corners/tight spaces.

What are some downfalls of using a random orbital sander?

• More expensive to buy and operate.
• Sanding discs sometimes hard to find.
• Aggressive power can damage a workpiece.
• Hook and loop on pad can become dirty and fail to hold disc.
• Sanding pad can become damaged – may affect sanding quality.
• Circular pads prevent working in corners/tight spaces.

What's the difference between a random orbital sander and an orbital sander?

What is the difference between an orbital sander and a random orbital sander? An orbital sander moves only in a circular motion while the random orbital sander also moves back and forth. As a result of the two separate motions, it leaves less of a swirl pattern on the wood.