Description of π§ WEN 6377 Dual Head Variable Speed Drywall Tool
Features both triangular and circular hook-and loop sanding heads with tool-free installation. Variable speed adjustment operates anywhere from 600 to 1500 RPM. 5-Amp head-mounted motor provides maximum torque to the sanding disk. Automatic dust removal system combined with the 15-foot dust hose minimizes clean-up. Includes 60, 80, 120, 150, 180 and 240 grit 9-inch sanding discs and 11-1/4 inch triangle Sandpaper.
I'm repairing 18-20 years currently . I hate EVERYTHING that has to do with drywall. But this mill saves lives. I've only used it twice and hope it lasts. Now when sanding the dirt in the pocket, use a low grit sandpaper. 60-80. for a round orbital nozzle, roughly halve the speed. With a triangular attachment at full speed, still with 60-80 sandpaper. This thing is going to get REALLY close at all angles. But you still have to go back and sand the corners manually. The suction power is not theβ¦
Pros
Includes 9" 60, 80, 120, 150, 180, and 240 grit sanding discs and 11-1/4" triangular sandpaper
No seriously I want it to actually pick up dust. My biggest problem with the grinder is that it hardly picks up any dust. Before you think, no, that's not my vacuum cleaner. I have a large shop vacuum (have even tried a couple and a dust bag), lots of suction when not plugged into this thing, and yes, the holes in the sandpaper line up with the pad. I checked all the hose connections and everything else I could think of - the orbital head works great and removes material quickly, but as soon as
Bought as I plan to renovate and repaint the walls in our finished basement. I used to use a manual dust-free drywall sander that you plug into a shop vacuum, but for the price I thought I'd give this Wen unit a try. I chose it among other models because it has a triangular head that vibrates/oscillates as well as a round rotating head. I know from car body and wood construction that an orbital or orbital sander works better than a circular/rotary sander. The rotation is good for quick andβ¦
Pros
Head mounted 5 amp motor provides maximum torque to the grinding wheel