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Cheap Landing Pad for Sanders
Apr 01, 2009
Some time ago I purchased a fancy landing pad for my 5-in. random-orbit sander, but I wasn’t very happy with it. I’ve since replaced that accessory with the plastic lid from a 39-oz. coffee can. I can set the sander down immediately after using it, and the lid will spin until the sander has come to a stop. You can’t argue with the cost.
Drawing by Jim Richey
Drawings by Jim Richey
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