orbital sander
Circular sanding machine
An orbital sander is a power tool that smooths surfaces by vibrating a sanding pad in small circles or ellipses.
Unlike belt sanders, orbital sanders remove material gently and leave fewer visible scratches, making them suited for finish work: I used the orbital sander to prep the cabinets for paint.
Random orbital sanders add a secondary rotation to prevent swirl marks.
Motorized handheld equipment
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- electricPowered by current
- cordlessWithout attached wiring
- batteryPortable electricity storage
motor · grip · palm grip · switch · trigger · ergonomic · lightweight · compact
Abrasive-coated finishing material
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- coarseRough in texture
- mediumMiddle size or state
- fineAcceptable in quality
disc · hook and loop · aluminum oxide · paper · sheet · worn · clogged · changing pads
Capturing airborne particulates mechanically
- dust bagVacuum cleaner's collection container
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- sawdustPowdery timber waste
particle · debris · extraction · shop vac · hose · clean · airborne · dust mask
Restoring a worn surface
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- carpentryWood construction trade
- woodshopWorkspace for building with lumber
workbench · furniture · veneer · hardwood · plywood · lumber · millwork · trim
Without roughness or difficulty
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
sealant · urethane · shellac · wax · sheen · satin · matte · gloss
Rapid oscillating movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- rotationTurning on an axis
- circular motionTravel along curved path
- swirl patternCurved circular design
eccentric · variable speed · RPM · pattern · action
power tool
Motorized handheld equipment
battery · motor · grip · palm grip · switch · trigger · ergonomic · lightweight · compact
sandpaper
Abrasive-coated finishing material
fine · disc · hook and loop · aluminum oxide · paper · sheet · worn · clogged · changing pads
dust collection
Capturing airborne particulates mechanically
- dust bagVacuum cleaner's collection container
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
sawdust · particle · debris · extraction · shop vac · hose · clean · airborne · dust mask · respirator
refinishing
Restoring a worn surface
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- carpentryWood construction trade
woodshop · workbench · furniture · veneer · hardwood · plywood · lumber · millwork · trim · DIY
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
lacquer · sealant · urethane · shellac · wax · sheen · satin · matte · gloss · luster
vibration
Rapid oscillating movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- rotationTurning on an axis
- circular motionTravel along curved path
swirl pattern · eccentric · variable speed · RPM · pattern · action
- woodworkingwoodworking, wood, saw, hammer, drill
- power toolscordless drill, table saw, miter saw, lathe, band saw
- deck refinishing suppliesdeck stain, deck brush, pressure washer, power washer, sandpaper
- surface preprust remover, priming, paint remover, spackling, wire brush
- spinnersspinning top, tops, top, gyroscopes, fidget spinner
- adjustable toolsadjustable wrench, adjustable pliers, adjustable spanner
orbital sanderhand sanding
Smoothing surfaces without power
sanding block · sandpaper · sanding sponge · steel wool · emery board
orbital sanderwood rasp
Toothed tool for shaping timber
angle grinder · router · wire brush · paint sprayer · scarifier
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