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Review on πŸͺ΅ Sander Sanding Woodworking Hardwood Sanding Paper by Reginald Ward

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It does its job perfectly

I was hesitant to buy it due to some of the negative reviews I wrote anyway and I'm glad I ignored them. All negative reviews are related to stock. Roller ball bearings look like ordinary unsealed bearings with 12mm OD and 6mm ID and are made of carbon steel. It spins at very high speeds, so heat and small amounts of dirt can cause unlubricated bearings to fail. If you put a drop of oil on them every now and then (3 in 1 works) they will last a long time. Put some oil on it every time you use it and it will probably last you a lifetime. Still, you can buy unsealed bearings for $80 and sealed bearings for $1.60 (if you don't need to lubricate them). As for camber, this can only happen if you screwed the block wrong (you should turn clockwise and look at the block). You must hold the tool at an angle for the rotation to be correct. When held correctly, the head spins quickly, and if you move the tool while it's spinning, you'll get a result similar to a random orbital sander. The pads are handy starter kits and you can use any felt-backed sandpaper; I just cut 2 inch discs. I'm taking off a star because everything could have been explained with the instructions.

Pros
  • Hand Tools
Cons
  • Expensive