WHAT IT DOES
A sheet sander is a finishing power sander used for ultra-smooth sanding and finishing. Sheet sanders take half the size of a standard sanding paper sheet. It can be used on wood, plastic or metal.
Finishing sanders don’t do bulk removal of material. Better alternatives for this purpose would be power planers and belt sanders.
It can accommodate any suitably sized type of sandpaper so is potentially more versatile and economic. Square or oblong sanders are better than round ones for accessing corners. But for curves or very tight corners, we would recommend to use a multi-tool with the detail sander attachment.
A sheet sander is a finishing power sander used for ultra-smooth sanding and finishing. Sheet sanders take half the size of a standard sanding paper sheet. It can be used on wood, plastic or metal.
Finishing sanders don’t do bulk removal of material. Better alternatives for this purpose would be power planers and belt sanders.
It can accommodate any suitably sized type of sandpaper so is potentially more versatile and economic. Square or oblong sanders are better than round ones for accessing corners. But for curves or very tight corners, we would recommend to use a multi-tool with the detail sander attachment.
Black & Decker corded orbital sander. Light to medium sanding duties, no floors.
The manual and extraction connection to the hoover are in the box.
SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
HOW TO USE IT
Determine what finish is required and what grit of sandpaper(s) will be required for the job. Start with the roughest grit of paper & move between each grit as the job progresses.
Prepare the surface by removing protruding nails, screws, broken wood or anything likely to tear the sandpaper.
Maintain a firm grip on the handle, especially when turning on.
Top tip: make sure you start the sander before applying to the workpiece.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
- Dust mask – Essential according to nature of job and surface being sanded
- Eye protection – Essential ideally enclosed goggles as even fine dust can cause irritation and injury;
- Ear protection – Recommended
- Gloves Useful Although generally not recommended in case they get caught up in the machinery well fitting gloves would be Essential if working with potentially harmful surfaces (eg lead paint).
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
- Sandpaper – Essential. You can choose between a wide range of grit numbers for sandpaper, depending on the material you have to sand and the kind of work you have to do. The higher the grit number, the finer the sandpaper and the finer the end result will be. As a guide, 60 grit sandpaper is very coarse and 180 is quite fine for woodwork. We can’t guarantee which kind of sandpaper (if any) will be on this sander. We have a small selection that you can borrow, but you may need to buy your own from B+Q, Screwfix etc. See our Guide to buying and using sandpapers: https://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk/guides/#buyingsandpaper
- Some means of dust extraction – Recommended
- Dust sheets (if working indoors) – Useful
HOW TO USE IT
Determine what finish is required and what grit of sandpaper(s) will be required for the job. Start with the roughest grit of paper & move between each grit as the job progresses.
Prepare the surface by removing protruding nails, screws, broken wood or anything likely to tear the sandpaper.
Maintain a firm grip on the handle, especially when turning on.
Top tip: make sure you start the sander before applying to the workpiece.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.