Skil 7490-01 2.6 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander
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Manufacturer: SkilModel: 7490-01
Product features:
- 2.6 amp motor 12,000 OPM, 5" disc size
- Micro-Filter dust canister - keeps work area clean
- Soft-grip - for improved grip
- 2.6 amp
- Dust Protected switch
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Skil 7490-01 2.6 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander
Customer Review: For tiny, fussy jobs only
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this for my son, who makes his own furniture as a hobby. He liked it because it did the small picky details a larger sander wouldn't do. But it splintered and wrecked the plywood shelves I attempted to sand. The sandpaper, having several holes for vacuuming up sawdust, shredded the edges of the wood with every pass. The cut-to-fit paper with vacuum holes fell apart in a few minutes, making me think it must be meant for only the quickest, daintiest jobs. So I went out and bought a bigger orbital sander, able to hold a half sheet of sandpaper WITHOUT HOLES FOR SNAGGING, and finished 60 ft. of shelves in short and excellent order. This small sander is a specialized tool, not an all-around sander for many or large projects. And though it seems nice to vacuum up the sawdust as you go, the strong possibility of chipping and snagging wood with the vacuum holes is not worth it to me, no matter how small and picky the details are of the piece being sanded. If you do enough woodworking to own two sanders, this might be a good second tool. If you want an all-around tool, get the bigger sander, and DON'T use the pre-punched vacuum-ready sandpaper. This little, pointed 5" sander seems to be a current fad; I found plenty. I had a bit more trouble finding a big sturdy one at a medium price.
Description of Skil 7490-01 2.6 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander
2.4A motor. Soft grip body. Uses 8 hole hook and loop sanding sheets. Dust protected switch. Available Only At Cape.If you want to sand more material in less time, Skil's new 5-inch random orbital sander/polisher is the right choice.
The orbital action of the sander removes twice as much material when compared with 1/4-sheet sanders. The orbital sander also has a patented easy-to-empty container Micro-Filter system that stops twice the amount of dust as other sanders. Sandpaper can be quickly changed thanks to Skil's hook & loop feature. The sander is ergonomically designed for ease of gripping and handling, and the trigger is conveniently located on top of the tool for easy one-hand operation.
The 7490-01 not only performs an exceptional sanding job, but it can also polish any smooth surface with just a quick swap from paper to pad. Think of the time that can be saved and the professional quality that can be achieved by having this tool in your workshop. --C. Dwight Barnett
Random-Orbit Sanders
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