Subject: Do All Detail Sanders Suck?

From: [email-masked]
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 10:41:34 -0600

I've used both models of the detail sander that Ryobi makes (I know, I
know, RYOBI). Anyway, both were absolutely worthless IMO, and I found I
could do a *much* better and *much* faster job just sanding by hand. I
haven't heard very many good things about Porter Cable's profile sander
either. So my question is whether this is a technology that hasn't yet
matured, or are there models out there that actually work? Because I
despise detail sanding so much, I'd be willing to buy a Fein, if someone
could convince me the extra cash was worth it.

mike c

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From: "Edward LeBlanc" <[email-masked]>
Date: 27 Mar 1997 17:48:44 GMT

I have the PC profile sander and I think it does a decent job of what I
bought it for, i.e. sanding moulding profiles.  It is not the sander to use
except when there is no way to sand something other than by hand.  I also
detest detail sanding.  Using the PC really helped with al the intricate
moulding on an mohogany entrance door that I just sanded.  Just my opinion.

Regards,

Ed

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From: "Frank K." <[email-masked]>
Date: 28 Mar 1997 01:55:52 GMT

I agree. I have read some posts that call the PC "Profile" sander the worst
"Detail" sander there is. If it were a "DETAIL" sander that might be
somewhat true, but it is a "PROFILE" sander and as such, does a decent job
on moldings, frames, etc. Things for which a "DETAIL" sander would not work
as well.

This is only my part of a nickel.
-- 
Best -- Frank

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From: "John Hofstad-Parkhill" <[email-masked]>
Date: 28 Mar 1997 03:43:50 GMT

> know, RYOBI). Anyway, both were absolutely worthless IMO

I purchased the Bosch and it works. But I have a general anti-Bosch
feeling, so..

I purchased the legendary Fein, and the PC profile sander. Neither have
many miles on them. Sharing the dislike of sanding in general, and detail
sanding in particular.

My first experience with the Fein was not good. It does not come with dust
collection as standard equipment (?!) and the paper clogged so readily that
the machine ground serious grooves in the stock.

I then slowed it down and we are now good friends. The cord is a mile long,
it's heavy but not nearly as tiring to hold over a long haul, I think it
doesn't vibrate as much. I picked up the H&L pads for it. Also, it does
indeed have plenty of power.

The PC is really to untried in my shop for me to give a real opinion, but
the lateral motion of the head should make a difference in a few key
situations. The PSA tape sticks pretty well to the heads, but I need to get
some finer grit.

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From: [email-masked] (David Roseman)
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 04:09:02 GMT

On Thu, 27 Mar 1997 10:41:34 -0600, [email-masked] wrote:

> Because I

I delayed buying one for years.  Last  summer bought the Fein VS for
$199 less 10% from Trendlines and it's worth the cost, IMO. dcr

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From: [email-masked] (Alan Murphy)
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 03:43:07 GMT

Mike,

As a general rule, no, not all detail sanders suck.
As a general rule most detail sanders vibrate.

Alan

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