Editor’s Note — March 6, 2026: Over the coming weeks, we’ll be evaluating potential orbital sanders for inclusion on this ...

If you’ve ever sanded wood at home, there’s a decent chance you own a belt sander – and you might be wondering if the tool can be used to sand your floor. “These powerful tools use a continuous loop ...

I’ve done a lot of sanding in my life, and hated almost all of it—until I picked up this palm sander from Bosch. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a ...

Orbital sanders use a square pad and tight circular motion. Random orbital sanders spin and oscillate at the same time. If you’re buying just one sander, make it a random orbital model. The most ...