Considerations For Buying New Sanders

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One indispensable part of any workshop is a wood sander. It does not matter if you work using wood regularly or just occasionally, but you should ensure that you own a sander for all types of purposed. A sander is not only easy to use but also provides a high quality finish.

If you are a busy contractor then speed and quality plays a major factor in your projects. Therefore you should look for sanders that you can work quickly with and get the job done right. There are a number of sanders available on the market. Each fulfills a number of different tasks and finishes. When you are out shopping for a sander you should first consider which tasks you are most likely going to be looking to accomplish.

No matter the type of sander you use and the type of work you are going to do, you should always ensure that you are operating the machine with safety. The sander you buy should have additional safety features installed on it to protect both the unit and its operator. For instance, if it is electrically run then it should have a surge protector to protect it from any over-current and it should have other features that ...
... will prevent the user from electrocution while using it. You should also follow the manufacturer's recommendations on safe use and storage of the unit to prevent accidents and destruction of the sander.

You should also be on the lookout for other sander features such as sawdust collection capability. During any sanding job a lot of sawdust is created. This sawdust can be harmful to your health if you ingest it over a long period of time and you should therefore look for a unit that has a bag to collect all the sawdust as it is being created. Having a trigger lock on the unit would also be very convenient as it would be kept on without the need of having the operator manually depress the switch. This frees up the hands of the operator who can then focus on controlling and guiding the sander more accurately.

If you are looking for a small sander, you should look for one available with a clamp. The clamp locks the equipment in an upside-down position so that it creates a sanding stand. This enables you to bring the sander to where the wood is rather than having to lug around heavy wood. It should also come with a grip that will enable you to easily guide the sander across the wood safely and accurately.

If you happen to move around frequently with your tools and equipment while on jobs then portability is very important. The wood sander should be light and it should also come with a carry case bag with a long cord for easy plugging to any electrical outlet. Pad brakes should be incorporated on the unit so that you can raise the machine from the work surface and then put it back in place without gouging it. It should also be quite easy and quick to adjust the tracking by having thumbscrews or knobs that allow easy adjustments to be made.

The author of this article is associated with Uneeda Enterprizes Inc. Since 1967, they have been offering disk sanders, sanding sheets and abrasive sponges to all of their clients. Uneeda doesn’t just sell sandpaper, we sell solutions!