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@TAB Sounds like a fun dog to have (naughty ones are smart and full of beans lol). Looking for recommendations for a sander- it is to sand back my picinic table?

well it's a pug, not my thing @oceangirl depends how careful you are re sander guess ? sanding disc on grinder prob quickest, or dedicated sander has lower rpm, guess belt sander easier not sure. Look ar bunnings videos and youtube ? if not using it much ozito or something fine

ask @HenryX he's pretty handy

https://youtu.be/apDr1ZBgQyw

'Orbital Sanders Are the Best Type of Sander for Fine Jobs.
Use Your Belt Sander for Large Projects.
A Random Orbital Sander is Among the Most Effective Electric Sanders.
Multi-Sanders Can Stand-in for Different Types of Sanders.
Your Oscillating Tool is an Effective Sanding Tool, Too.'

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-300w-random-orbital-sander_p6210549

Do you think this one would do the job?

@TAB

depends how big the table is @oceangirl and how patient you are and how rough it is prob okay if not too rough just start with coarser sand paper, ask people at bunnings they would get asked that all the time

belt sander is more than twice the power, @oceangirl but smaller one might be better for hard to get bits like legs if it matters, also could get one than has pointy bit on it take a pic of table to bunning perhaps and ask, they will help you

Hi @TAB and @oceangirl

Thanks for the tag @TAB , I pretty much agree with what you have said. Reviews, on the Store websites do not always give a fair indication, however, the weighting of positive reviews for the Ryobi against the Ozito would indicate that the extra ~$25 is worth it.

It might be an idea to check the prices of sanding pads and sheets, if you think that you will find other uses for the sander. Cutting and using standard sheets will be a lot less cost than "hook & loop pads", I believe. It may in some cases be more cost effective to purchase a more expensive machine that uses lower cost consumables. For home type jobs another competitor, I think, is the Makita 190W Finishing Sander at $129.00. It also gets pretty good reviews, of which, even the lesser of the four, of 4 stars is a good review. That review also explains the reason that the extra price may be worth it.

The amount of cut can be adjusted by the coarseness or fineness of grit on the pads/sheets, working from coarser down to finer. Another thing to watch with any sander is to keep them flat against any flat surfaces, to prevent gouging.

Hoping that this information, in conjunction with Tab's comments, is useful in deciding which machine to purchase,

@oceangirl

Best Wishes

@HenryX

Thanks @HenryX hope it helped at @oceangirl

@HenryX Thank you for your message and advice- I really appreciate it

I'm feeling really tired and it is getting me down. Is anyone around to chat?

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