Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-4, страница 44
TOOL REVIEW Craftsman Black and Decker B0410 V $45.00 y Bosch R0S20VS $79.00 Quick-change Artist Most sanding jobs require working through a variety of sanding grits. The easiest way to make sandpaper disks is with a hook-and-loop attachment system. With hook-and-loop, changing papers is a simple matter of peeling off one piece and applying the next. If you can work a zipper, you can use hook-and-loop sandpaper. And, provided you haven't worn out the sandpaper, hook-and-loop enables you to reuse the sheet. All the sanders in this test came with an eight-hole hook-and-loop system. Variable Speed The key to a smooth finish is control, and an important aspect of control is variable speed. I often slow a random-orbit sander down when working on veneered materials to reduce the likelihood of sand-through. I also run at a lower speed when using the sander to smooth a finish. Although it adds a bit more cost to the machine, variable speed is well worth having. Top-shelf Features Hook-and-loop pads make changing grits as easy as pulling up one disk and pressing on the next. It also makes the paper reusable. Although a dust bag or canister helps contain airborne dust, those sanders with a vac-hose connection will help keep your lungs cleaner. Vacuum Options Every sander in the test came with a dust bag or canister. 'While onboard collection is better than nothing, what I recommend is connecting your sander to a good quality shop vacuum. This requires a connection on the sander that's compatible with standard vac nozzle sizes. It's an option that isn't offered with every machine (see the chart on pages 60 and 61). Those that do connect to vacuums will definitely help keep your shop air and lungs cleaner. Getting a Better Grip It's difficult for me to measure how a sander will feel in your hand. Many variables, such as hand size and hand strength, come into play. Craftsman 58 Subscribe now at www.woodworkersjournal.com/digitaledition August 2008 Woodworker's Journal |
