"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Orbital sanders are primarily wood-smoothing tools. But they do a lot more than just that and in the ...

Whether you’re prepping a rough wood surface or stripping an existing finish, an orbital sander achieves smooth, polished results. Unlike belt sanders that only move in one direction, these handheld ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › One of the first rules of woodworking is to sand in the direction of the wood grain to ...

I try to stick with ryobi for tools, but a friend used one of those when doing their house and it seemed to do the job ok. Im more of a fan of the rectangular "half sheet" ones where you can get the ...

Q: In a previous column, you suggested that a homeowner use an orbital hand sander to refinish his floors ("Refinishing a long hall floor is definitely a do-it-yourself project," Sept. 25). Wouldn't ...

What’s the difference between a drum sander and an orbital sander? The best explanation goes something like this: “A drum sander is like a chainsaw; an orbital sander is like a hedge trimmer. They ...

As we close out April, we’re gearing up for May—which, as it turns out, is National Home Improvement Month. Now, we don’t need a special month to embark on our home improvement projects, but it is a ...