Curated recommendations by budget, feature, and application, including premium and budget options, cordless choices, dust-collection standouts, furniture refinishing picks, and must-have accessories.
Choose power sanders by lifecycle ROI - rework, consumables, and downtime - not sticker price, and see why most finish pros should standardize on a quality random-orbital with matched dust extraction. Get retailer vetting criteria, ROI comparisons of top models, and a data-backed pick to lower total sanding costs.
Build a repeatable sanding system by pairing the right backing pads, mesh abrasives, interface foam, and extractor specs - matched to substrate and sander type - to eliminate swirls, capture dust, and standardize results. Data-backed recipes and setup metrics help crews cut rework and lower cost per m².
Choose a dust-collecting sander using verified metrics - respirable dust, surface roughness (Ra), vibration, and time-to-finish - with data-backed picks (Festool leads; Bosch with caveats). Follow the testing protocol and thresholds to keep exposure under 0.2 mg/m³, hit Ra <1.0 μm, reduce HAVS risk, and cut rework.
Foundational knowledge to use sanders safely and effectively: tool types, how to choose, dust control, grit selection, techniques, and maintenance.
Side-by-side comparisons of sander types, power sources, and models to highlight differences, strengths, and best use cases across budgets.
