Youll find a hand sander will be one of the most used tools in your DIY arsenal!
For many years I used a piece of sandpaper or a sanding block to smooth wood.
This was until I got smart and discovered the electric sander!
sander on/off switch
Ive always wanted to learn how to use a sander, so one day I jumped in.
And it does sand wood WAY more quickly than just a piece of sandpaper alone.
If you love working with wood .
a power sander is an important investment.
What Does an Electric Sander Do?
There are various types of hand sanders, and each one has their perks.
The one pictured is called amouse sander(and its amazingly priced!).
You will hold it like a computer mouse.
Hand-held sanders are quite cheap and nifty for any wood project.
They are even safe for kids to use with adult supervision.
Operating an Electric Hand Sander
While the sander is on, the sandpaper moves rapidly.
You might think if your hand touched the sandpaper that it would hurt.
The sander in the photo is electrical which means it has to be plugged in.
The roughness of the sandpaper is referred to asgrit.
The lower the grit number, the rougher the sandpaper.
Most sanders have a velcro-pop in material that holds the pad.
One thing Ihighlyrecommend is purchasing an electric sander with dust collection.
It doesnt catch every particle of dust, but it catches a lot of them.
This is CRUCIAL especially if you have respiratory problems or allergies like I do.
You dont want to irritate your sinuses!
How to Use an Electric Sander
Each sander varies based on model and brand.
Be sure to check your manual for any slight differences and read it thoroughly.
There is no need to press too hard or exert yourself while sanding.
This results in a self-propelled action which reduces work for the operator.
Once youre done, brush off your surface and then remove excess sanding dust with atack cloth.
The tack cloth is pretty important, so learn from my mistakes!
Just let the sander do most of the work and give your hand a break.
Believe me, the hand cramps stink and it makes it hard to continue the job at hand.
The only time you should be pressing harder is when there are major rough spots or blemishes.
Youre now a sanding master!
To sum up an electric sander .
Youll also want a tack cloth to remove any additional sanding dust.
