Although the two models are pretty similar, an orbital and random orbital sander actually differ in one key way that affects the finish of woodworking projects.

Orbital sanders are built with a hook and loop pad that uses removable sanding discs, so as long as you have a wide enough range of sanding discs on hand, the tool is versatile enough for heavy ...

A dedicated tool such as a random orbital sander is great if you're going to use it often, but sanding with a drill attachment is great for one-off jobs.

There are, however, several types of sanders, so it's important to pick the right sander for your work. Luckily, Makita offers plentiful options across all sander types, including orbital, disc ...

Q: In a previous column, you suggested that a homeowner use an orbital hand sander to refinish his floors ("Refinishing a long hall floor is definitely a do-it-yourself project," Sept. 25). Wouldn ...

Orbital sanders are primarily wood-smoothing tools. But they do a lot more than just that and in the process become a versatile workshop staple. Use these power tools to strip paint or sand the ...

The Jellas 5-Inch Random Orbital Sander is now nearly 50% off at Walmart. It’s perfect for DIY projects and easy for amateurs to use, according to shoppers.

A small disk sander is a useful and cheap addition to the shop. For about $100, you can buy a cheap combination 6″ disk/belt sander that’s extremely useful. The size and cost of power tools ...

This short video from [ProShorts 101] shows us how to build a variable speed disc sander from not much more than an old hard drive. We feel that as far as hacks go this one ticks all the boxes.