I have several worn out electric random orbital sanders but also have a good air compressor now so would like to go to pneumatic powered equipment like sanders. I recently purchased a HUSKY orbital sander from Home Depot but was wondering if anyone can suggest a good brand, or at least something better than HUSKY! I never quibble about prices because buying the best creates a lot less stress (unless of course wifey has a problem with it!) but who has experience with such things, and didn’t FHB rate these things at one time or another? Thanks in advance.
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I've had good luck with Dynabrade.
"There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
-- Daniel Webster
The problem I have had with the pnuematics is: the occaisional drop of lubricating oil / water that can get in the line, and sputter out onto the work. No problem doing metal work, but a disaster on wood, (especailly since it only happens when your down to 300 grit).
Dynabrade is as reliable a tool as you'll ever wish for.
David Ring
http://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e
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