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Power sanders: smooth operators.(Buyers Guide)
Some of the latest power sanders can skim off as much wood in 5 minutes as you could in 30 minutes of continuous sanding by hand. Many are easier to use than older models. And nearly all have a dust bag--important considering the health risks of inhaling wood dust (see Safety Wise, next page).
That and prices as low as $20 help explain why annual sales recently jumped 15 percent, to 2.3 million. Homeowners are driving much of that growth as they use power sanders for everything from refinishing a desk to building a picnic table.
Our tests of 22 sanders within four types--random-orbit, finishing, belt, and detail--include models that can handle most tasks ...
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