From the April 2009 issue #175Buy this issue now
Many woodworkers rely on random-orbit sanders as their primary method to level an out-of-whack glue-up or for smoothing a surface in preparation for finish. Most sanders have middle-of the-road specifications to accomplish both tasks. If your primary interest is fast stock removal, you purchase an aggressive sander. And if a smooth, swirl-free surface is your aim, youll need a different tool.
Metabo’s new sander accomplishes both of these tasks in one unit. The SXE450 is a double-duty sander. This sander has a setting for aggressive stock removal a 1/10 cm- orbit diameter makes quick work of leveling a glued-up panel and a second setting with an 1/20 cm-orbit diameter for producing that smooth surface needed for stain. It is easy to switch between the two settings by pressing a button and then turning the sanding plate counterclockwise until the button clicks.
Issue #175, April 2009.
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