A powerful 6-in. machine with two modes: a 1/8-in. orbit for fine finishing and a 1/4-in. orbit for aggressive but controlled materials removal. Changing modes was awkward, requiring the user to rotate the pad by hand. The dust bag worked well when connected to a vacuum, the sander ran best with reduced suction. The front handle of the sander was instantly removeable for getting into restricted areas. Less-than-average vibration. A bit heavy for extended vertical use.
While Diablo’s SandNet disks perform similarly to conventional paper abrasives in terms of material removal and surface prep (with some exceptions at the lower grits), they make keeping your work surface and work area clean much easier, thanks to the great dust collection possible with them.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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