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Honestly, I went with a cheap orbital sander over a high-end one last year
Everyone said to buy the expensive brand, but my $60 model from Harbor Freight has held up through refinishing 12 dining chairs. The dust collection is a bit weak, but for the price it's been solid. Anyone else have a surprisingly good experience with a budget tool?
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mary_ramirez671mo ago
Seriously, Davidwright, twelve chairs is hardly light use!
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hall.charles2d ago
Mary's got a point, twelve chairs is a decent amount of sanding. A cheap sander might handle it but you'll hear the motor really struggling. For that kind of project you need something built to run for a solid hour without overheating. The extra money for a better brand is totally worth it to avoid that burnt smell.
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davidwright1mo ago
Twelve chairs is a good run, but that's light use for a sander. The real test is a big floor or a whole table top. The cheap motors tend to burn out under that kind of constant load.
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