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Title: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Richardgregory on September 13, 2014, 09:15:06 pm: I'm thinking of repainting my cab....what is the best type of sander I should use? Ie. Palm sander?
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Generic Eric on September 13, 2014, 09:18:11 pm: random orbital sander. Prices range from $29.99 to $159.99 on amazon.com
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Richardgregory on September 13, 2014, 09:50:20 pm: Ok thanks. Any recommendations for a decent one that will capture dust nicely? I don't want sawdust or old paint residue all over the place.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Generic Eric on September 13, 2014, 10:24:45 pm: Quote from: Richardgregory on September 13, 2014, 09:50:20 pm
Ok thanks. Any recommendations for a decent one that will capture dust nicely? I don't want sawdust or old paint residue all over the place.

I didn't find mine, but I can look tomorrow. It had a little canvas sack. Or, I bet you could connect it to a vacuum system. YMMV. I'll updated this post when I find my sander.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: shponglefan on September 13, 2014, 10:56:03 pm: I have a DeWalt orbital sander. It's been fantastic so far at keeping dust to a minimum.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Generic Eric on September 13, 2014, 11:10:50 pm: Quote from: shponglefan on September 13, 2014, 10:56:03 pm
I have a DeWalt orbital sander. It's been fantastic so far at keeping dust to a minimum.

Word

I've only bought one. It is working well. Haven't bought another to compare. :shrug: YMMV
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: kahlid74 on September 15, 2014, 08:08:01 am: Most orbital sanders have holes that allow the majority of dust to move through the piping system and into either a compartment or a vacuum hose. It's a huge plus if you want to keep dust to a minimum versus a mouse sander or belt sander.

I have a Bosch orbital sander with a removable compartment that I attach the vacuum hose to. Works fantastic.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Malenko on September 15, 2014, 08:58:00 am: Quote from: kahlid74 on September 15, 2014, 08:08:01 am
Most orbital sanders have holes that allow the majority of dust to move through the piping system and into either a compartment or a vacuum hose. It's a huge plus if you want to keep dust to a minimum versus a mouse sander or belt sander.

I have a Bosch orbital sander with a removable compartment that I attach the vacuum hose to. Works fantastic.

I have a dewalt and I do the exact same thing. If you dont hook up a vacuum or shop vac to where the dust bag attaches, the primary thing to remember is to clean that bag out after every use, no matter how brief.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Richardgregory on September 15, 2014, 09:07:17 pm: Thanks guys! So assuming I don't use a vacuum would there be much dust from using the built in bag? Reason why I ask is because the cab is on the main floor and if there's going to be lots of dust I'll be in trouble >:D
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: Generic Eric on September 15, 2014, 09:12:01 pm: Quote from: Richardgregory on September 15, 2014, 09:07:17 pm
Thanks guys! So assuming I don't use a vacuum would there be much dust from using the built in bag? Reason why I ask is because the cab is on the main floor and if there's going to be lots of dust I'll be in trouble >:D

Dust um...uh finds a way.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: shponglefan on September 15, 2014, 10:23:44 pm: Quote from: Richardgregory on September 15, 2014, 09:07:17 pm
Thanks guys! So assuming I don't use a vacuum would there be much dust from using the built in bag? Reason why I ask is because the cab is on the main floor and if there's going to be lots of dust I'll be in trouble >:D

Not much. I mostly use mine with just the bag and there is very little dust output.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: jennifer on September 16, 2014, 04:32:20 am: You don't want to sand fresh putty with a vacuum setup, The dust will harden in your vacuum and turn it to junk... A long flat bar Is nice for keeping things flat and strait in the early stages of cab repair.
Title: Re: What sander type do I need?
Post by: jamescaxton on September 25, 2014, 08:31:08 am: I bought one .that working very well