For most woodworkers, sanding a project can take a really long time and hard work! But unless the work is done well the finish does not look that good either. As a result many wood worker prefer to use a multi finish sander to get the job done as soon as possible with the least amount of headache. But how do you use a perfect sanding machine to get you a great new finish of your project. This is where you can use a Skil 7300-01 New Octo Multi-Finishing Sander to do the job for you in a jiffy. As the name suggests it’s a multi finish sander and you can use tit to get the best finish you require for you project.

The machine has several different settings to get you a good finish by sanding at different speeds and rotation per minute. It has eight detail attachments to use for a variety of finishes and you can change the heads as you wish for the work you have planned. It has a built in work light to show you what you are working on. The design of the sander is really well done with a hardy aluminum casing and a flame red design. But it’s a good piece on the whole with good value for money.

It costs $145.68

Delta International’s uneasy addition to the world of disc sanders appears to be an uneasy compromise between a bench-top sander and a fully mobile portable sander.

The manufacturers sure do make extreme claims for it, saying it “sands wood, metal, plastics, ceramics and other material; sharpens scissors, knives and chisels; buffs, polishes and removes rust”. If it is as versatile as they claim it is then the price is a steal at $139.99 and will be a precious addition to any commercial or home workshop.

The Delta International # SA180 Disc Sander runs off an induction, ball bearing motor and features automatic belt tensioning with handy belt tracking control for convenient belt adjustment. The belt platen is removable for finishing curved or odd-shaped work. There is a removable side panel with a single lock-knob for easy belt changing.

The sander comes with 2 tilting tables, 100 grit 1″W x 42″L abrasive belt, 100-grit 8″ diameter abrasive disc, miter gauge, wrench and instruction manual.

Here are the specifications if you are still skeptical:
* Motor: 1/3HP, 60 Hz, 120V single phase induction motor with lighted rocker on/off switch
* Tables: 5″ x 5″ die-cast aluminum belt table tilts 45 degrees down; 3-1/2″ x 7-1/4″ disc table tilts 60 degrees down
* Accessories: Threaded power take-off for mounting accessory flexible shaft with attachments
* Speed: 3,000 SF/M belt speed
* Revs: 1,725 RPM disc speed
* Weight: 62 lbs.
* Dimensions: 19 1/2″ H x 25 1/4″L x 15″ W

Get your Delta International Disc Sander here for only $139.99.

If you are serious about sanding wooden floors — in other words it’s your job and you need to do it perfectly every time, especially the edges — then this heavy-duty sander is for you. Not only is it heavy duty, it’s heavy too — about 40lb. It is not for the lady hobbyist, anyone with back problems or the faint-hearted.

This is a well-designed edger, made without casters so it can be used on soft woods. A nylon bar glides along the floor eliminating wheel marks and cutting a flatter pattern. The manufacturers tout it as a “dustless” edger, using an over-sized vacuum fan and chamber.

It is manufactured from tough aluminum alloys for extremely rugged use. The machine includes a 7″ disc pad of rubber backed with steel. This is a precision-balanced machine, delivering 3600 RPM. The package includes a 25 ft. power cord with twist lock connectors and a standard plug, a dust bag and a wrench. The body of the Silver Line Floor Edger is 10″ in diameter, 13″ in height and powered by a 1.5 HP Universal Motor off 115 Volt AC.

Get your Silver Line Floor Edger here for $1599.99.

At last: a hand sander that doesn’t look like a clothes iron and make you feel ridiculous as you try get it to work in confined areas. This is the thinking man’s sander to eliminate tedious hand sanding for those hard-to-reach areas. And don’t we all have them. Dremel claims this provides ultra-smooth results.

Certainly it offers the power and control to complete a wide variety of sanding tasks. (Try Ball bearing motor constructions. 120V AC, 1.15 amps, strokes per minute 4,000 – 8,500 (variable), stroke length .060″. In-line, reciprocating action, 10′ cord. 8.50” tool length.) The motor brush is replaceable.

The standard equipment includes ten (10) sanding contours, one (1) detail sanding pad, three (3) sanding tubes, three (3) sheets of hook and loop paper, an operating manual and a storage case.

Get your lightweight, U.L.-listed Dremel Contour Sander here for $62.99. The whole lot weighs only 4.8 lbs.

Here you have Porter Cable’s venture into the 3″ X 24″ sander market. It doesn’t have the flat configuration of a clothing iron like so many belt sanders. Instead the motor is located directly OVER the platen. The manufacturer tells us this is for maximum performance and perfect balance. I haven’t tried it but it could work I suppose.

The variable-speed dial is conveniently placed on the handle, allowing belt speed adjustment form 1,000 to 1,500 SFPM. A belt and gear drive system transfers power from the motor to the s100G Zirconium sanding belt (in case you were wondering. Yep, it’s a regular sander, just vertical.)

The large capacity dust collection bag swivels 360 degrees and the Porter Cable Variable Speed Belt Sander is fitted with ergonomic correct handles, with a fingertip tracking knob for quick, accurate belt adjustments.

Other specifications are: 12.0 amp motor, 120 VAC, 25-60 Hz/120 VDC. UL listed.

Buy are Porter Cable Variable Speed Belt Sander here for $289.99. Belt, bag and book included. At that price they’d better be.

Do you need a sander, and how do you choose one easily from the large variety in the market? As you increase your skill in wood working you will realize that finishing woodworking takes the longest time. Your project will not look good unless you really work at it and get it finished and polished in to good condition. But the sanding and polishing required for finishing projects takes a lot of time.

You can cut the time required in half by getting a power sander to do the job for you. The Makita Finishing Sander (BO3700X6) is just one such power tool which is really useful to get your projects in top condition for showcasing. All you have to do is attach the sand paper to the machine and the device does its work. The Makita Finishing Sander (BO3700X6) is one tool which is used to hand sand surfaces. You can easily change the sandpaper by using a tiny clip at the base and then go ahead with the process. It moves in a circular motion to sand the surface and there is a special chip collection bag to prevent the dust from getting in to your eyes.

Makita Finishing Sander (BO3700X6) costs $51.99

For any wood working project to look good you should be able to get the finish and polishing done really well. But that does really take up a whole lot of your time and effort.

As a result, to save time you can get your self a power sander to get sanding done looking great and professional. For example, the Skil Belt Sander (7500) is one such professionally used model commonly used by almost all wood working professionals.

The best advantage offered by this model is the ease of use as well as the really great appearance it has. The design is minimalist for easy use. It runs on a 6amp motor and has a powder collector to prevent dirt accumulation in your workshop. As it’s a belt sander you have the advantage of having a running round or strip of sandpaper which is placed across two separate running wings. As you turn the drive wheel and it starts up, the belt starts to spin and then it removes the old paper, too. Belt sanders are the best power tools to be used for the initial stages of polishing as well as the rougher sanding jobs. These work much faster than normal, and you can try to be careful, too.

The Skil Belt Sander (7500) costs, $49.99