Most of our test sanders are random-orbit types with a round pad measuring 5 or 6 inches across. Random orbit means the pad spins and oscillates in, just that, a random orbital motion. This ...

Power sanders smooth wood, sure. But they can do more, like remove loose paint, take the sharp edge off a piece of metal, and ...

After seeing Shuford put the sander to work, it's pretty easy to see how the flexibility is a huge plus. The foam piece spins easily over and smoothly contoured shapes. There is also a much smaller ...

Note, random orbital sanders are different than palm sanders. Sometimes called quarter-sheet sanders because of the size of the sandpaper sheet it uses, palm sanders are smaller and feature a square ...