I always wondered about interface pads on the Metabo or other random orbit sanders, especially soft pads. Won't they absorb the vibration energy and reduce the sanding efficiency?
I use the Metabo with a soft interface pad and am very pleased with the result. But the oscillation destroys the interface quite quickly. It just shakes it to pieces, even at the minimum speed setting. I tried a 2” harder interface, but it shook it off the Velcro. The Metabo platen is too hard by itself, and too big for the inside of a bowl. There’s a gap in the market for a slow speed electric 2” ROS suitable for bowls. Or does someone know of one? My compressor couldn‘t run a pneumatic sander.I always wondered about interface pads on the Metabo or other random orbit sanders, especially soft pads. Won't they absorb the vibration energy and reduce the sanding efficiency?
I'm curious what size/type compressor do you use w/ the pneumatic sander? Is it large *and* quiet? Where do you keep it?In the stable currently, is a Grex pneumatic RO sander, a new style Milwaukee, an old style Milwaukee, and a Sioux close quarters drill.
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Nearly got one of these before ordering (still backordered) a WW one. Any specific issues you could mention?View attachment 38676
Our turning club has had no success with the WW sanders. I found this one at Harbor Frieght. 4 1/2 star rating and pretty heavy for a $50 close quarter. we will give it a good test on our four 2hp lathes used by our members. The black rubber acturally provides a better grip when sanding. will it standup. I‘lol report back in a couple months.
Howdy Allen.....I'm curious what size/type compressor do you use w/ the pneumatic sander? Is it large *and* quiet? Where do you keep it?
Though not using any sanding (or carving) air tools now, I wonder about them.
I've started my setup by using a Makita drill/driver w/ roloc discs (2" & 3" most often). I often prefer the padded inserts. Still figuring out when to use them or not.
Also use a Ridgid, corded ROS. I have a close quarters drill on order that's backordered a couple more weeks. I enjoy seeing and learning what others are using and for what applications.
Oh, I also ask about the compressor because I despise my small (6gal?) pancake air compressor as it takes me off guard and tends to blow my eardrums out if I'm not careful.
Have you considered adding another or larger tank? Or, maybe, upgrading to a 10 CFM compressor?I have a 20-gallon Sanborn (oil-less) 210psi compressor ... it has a hard time keeping up with my pneumatic sanders running at 90psi on the tool. I tend to run the tool in short bursts.
Maybe in the future ... too many other priorities right now.Have you considered adding another or larger tank? Or, maybe, upgrading to a 10 CFM compressor?