Sander for Foil and Small Ding Repairs

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Gorgo
Gorgo
VIC
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VIC, 5124 posts
4 May 2024 12:16pm
I'm looking to get a random orbital sander to use for finishing off refurbishments to my foils and the odd small ding repair.

Can I get some recommendations on brands and models of good sanders for the job, and any important features?

Most of the readily available products have 125mm, 8 hole discs. 2.5mm orbit. Variable speed. Good dust filtering. Cordless would be nice.
airsail
airsail
QLD
1598 posts
QLD, 1598 posts
4 May 2024 12:57pm
Gorgo said..
I'm looking to get a random orbital sander to use for finishing off refurbishments to my foils and the odd small ding repair.

Can I get some recommendations on brands and models of good sanders for the job, and any important features?

Most of the readily available products have 125mm, 8 hole discs. 2.5mm orbit. Variable speed. Good dust filtering. Cordless would be nice.


Do yourself a favour and make sure whatever you buy can be hooked up to a shop vacuum, carbon dust, well any dust isn't nice to breath in and the dust filtering by an attached bag isn't up to scratch.
Gorgo
Gorgo
VIC
5124 posts
VIC, 5124 posts
4 May 2024 1:03pm
Thanks. I think all of my favoured brands have attachments for a vacuum.

I'm currently doing all hand wet sanding and doing it outdoors. I'd probably hook a sander up to my home vac which has HEPA filters. I used to use a Vax when I was making boards, but it melted through operator error.
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