{"id":8500,"date":"2023-02-08T06:39:10","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/axatool.com\/?p=8500"},"modified":"2023-06-20T07:23:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T07:23:42","slug":"how-to-use-a-random-orbital-sander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/axatool.com\/pt\/how-to-use-a-random-orbital-sander\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Random Orbital Sander"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the more common tools that can be found in many DIYer workshops is the\u00a0random orbital sander. This power tool is used primarily for finishing woodworking pieces, though it also has the capability of being used for\u00a0stripping paint<\/a>\u00a0and stain. Random orbital sanders were developed as an improvement over standard orbital sanders. The difference between them is that, instead of simply rotating in a circle (which tends to create swirl marks on the material), the sanding disc on a random orbital sander moves in a circle and it moves in an oval orbit around the sander’s Z-axis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This combination of movements is more random than a simple orbit, reducing the chance of creating distinct sanding patterns in the material. Whether you are working on plastic, metal, or wood, it’s a good idea to learn how to use a random orbital sander to get smooth, scratch-free finishes on your creative DIY projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Random Orbital Sander?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A random orbital sander is a powered sanding tool that is typically used for creating a smooth surface on plastic, metal, or wood in order to finish project. The sanding pad moves in two distinct patterns: A simple rotation and an oval orbit around the Z-axis of the sander. The combination of the two movements is used to prevent the sanding disc from creating a sanding pattern in the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Random Orbital Sander vs. Belt Sander<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many different sanding tools<\/a>, but two of the most common sanders are random orbital sanders<\/a> and\u00a0belt sanders<\/a>. However, despite falling into the same tool category, these two tools have distinct jobs in the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Random orbital sanders<\/a><\/strong> are made for fine sanding or for working on smaller pieces. Due to this purpose, they are less powerful and not as effective at stripping paint or stain. Random orbital sanders are designed to sand in a combined movement pattern so that they do not create swirls or other distinct sanding patterns. They can also be used on plastic, metal, and wood and typically cost about $50 to $200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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