This is the first date I’ve heard that specific complaint about a pad sander: Donald here has worn out the poor thing’s pad, and when he presses down on it, the body’s screws poke through his paper.

You technically should let the sander do the work, but that old DeWALT 411 (DeWA?) looks like it’s worked hard suitable for one lifetime.

I’m more of a random-orbital fan myself, but I’m curious: anybody have a screwy sander story to share? Give us the gritty details.

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Muzzle your tool and keep from huffing the dust.

Then take our crash course in extreme sanding.

Original post by Harry Sawyers