Detail Sanders
This month, I'm going to
discuss one of the hottest tools during the holidays last
year, the corner detail sanders. There are several
different models on the market with a tremendous
difference in prices. So what makes them so different?
Let's take a look.
The basic
premise of this tool is to take a triangular piece of
paper, adhere it to a pad, and sand right into the
corners of your work surface, thus eliminating the need
for hand sanding. Most machines work by oscillating, or
vibrating back & forth in a tight pattern, while one
machine works in an in-line, or back and forth motion.
Both methods seem to work well. Let's take a look at the
manufacturers offerings, and give you my opinions of
each.
Bosch introduced a different model, Model
1294VSK, which is a variable speed model. The speeds do
come in handy when working with coarser grit sandpaper,
as it is easier to determine the amount of material you
are removing, and on certain man made surfaces, it will
reduce the chance of burning your material. This machine is available for under
$150.
Next is the Fein Model 636. This
is also a variable speed model, and is by far the best
constructed triangular sander on the market. It features
the most powerful motor, and the least vibration of all
models. It is, consequently, the most expensive model,
selling for under ut does include a carrying
case and sandpaper assortment. This tool is well worth
the money, but I recommend it more for production
applications than for the hobbyist. Fein also includes a scraper blade
and a saw blade for cutting wood, which makes this the most versatile
tool on the market.
As always, I encourage you to
e-mail me any questions or comments. I will get back to
you with a quick answer. Speak to you again next month!
If
you have any questions about detail sanders, or any other
tool, feel free to e-mail me and I'll be glad to assist.
Speak to you again next month!
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