Sanding week in review
We went heavy on the abrasives last week on the Hardware Aisle, focusing on everything from the latest in Bosch random-orbital sanders to simple tips for sanding spindles.
After the jump, a recap of the action.
And don't miss last week's non-sander posts on a multi-tasking modern faucet, another that resembles fine China, and Senco's DuraSpin drywall screw gun.
Oh, and the Ariete Steakhouse Grill, which may just be a fancy Foreman after all.
How duct tape and sandpaper strips make sanding spindles easy.
How to choose what type of sandpaper to use.
Porter-Cable's squat new low profile sander revs up when you bear down.
Microplane's sanding disk sands better, sans paper.
How a random-orbit sander helps you cope crown molding.
Bosch's smart new sander has a fine filter and a clear canister.
How the Sand Devil makes a better block out of old sanding belts.
Why Craftsman's new VibraFree sander won't give you the jitters.
Our gallery of random-orbit sanders.
Black & Decker's new Mouse: The sensitive sander that shares its feelings.
The Festool LS130 Linear Profile sander hugs the curves.
Grip it and rip it: A quick-change paper tip for a palm sander.
The oldest, dirtiest DeWalt sander we ever did see.
And two sanders that get so badly abused, it's a wonder they still work.
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