Sander 2045745 222633011 2008-06-30T10:39:04Z AmeIiorate 1318272 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/58.179.47.109|58.179.47.109]] to last version by Thedjatclubrock (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{Otheruses1|the power tool}} A '''sander''' is a [[power tool]] used to smooth [[wood]] and automotive or wood [[Wood finishing|finishes]]. Sanders have a means to attach the [[sandpaper]] that does the work. [[Woodworking]] sanders are usually operated by electrical power while the ones used in auto-body repair work on [[pneumatics|compressed air]]. There are many different types of these machines. Woodworking sanders include: * [[Belt sander]] (hand-held or stationary) * ''Disc sander'': A disc sander is a [[machine]] that consists of a circular sand paper covered wheel being [[electric]]ally spun around. It is sat between two benches- the one on the front is used to put your work on. The one at the back houses the machinery that spins the wheel around. It is used chiefly to sand wooden objects so that they have smoother edges. To use, press the piece of [[wood]] up against the spinning disc gently. Turn over and do the same again. * ''Oscillating spindle sander'': A sander mounted on a rotating spindle, but also moves up and down at the same time. Good for sanding curves and contours that would be difficult with hand sanding or orbital sanding. * [[Random orbital sander]] *''Orbital sander'': A hand-held sander that vibrates in small circles, or "orbits." Mostly used for fine sanding or where a large amount of removal is not needed. <ref>[http://www.justtools.com.au/prod3543.htm Bosch Multi-Sander. #PSM80A<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> *''Straight-line sander'': A sander that vibrates in a straight line, instead of in circles. Good for places where hand sanding is tedious. Mostly they are air-powered, but there are a select few that are electric. *''Detail Sander'': A hand-held sander that uses a vibrating head with a triangular piece of sandpaper attached. Used for sanding corners and very tight spaces. Also known as "Mouse" or "corner" sanders. *''Stroke sander'': A large production sander that uses a hand-operated platen on a standard sanding belt to apply pressure. For large projects like tabletops, doors, and cabinets. *''Drum sander'': A large sander that uses a rotating sanding drum. Like a planer, the operator adjusts feed rollers to send the wood inside the machine. The sander smooths it and sends it out the other side. Good for sanding large surfaces for finishing. *''Wide-belt sander'': A large sander that is similar in concept to a planer, but is much larger, uses a large sanding belt head instead of a knife cutterhead, and requires air from a separate source to tension the belt. For rough sanding large surfaces or finishing. Found mainly in furniture shops or cabinet production factories. == References == <References /> {{tool-stub}} {{joinery-stub}} [[Category:Woodworking hand-held power tools]] [[Category:Woodworking machines]] [[Category:Grinding and lapping]] [[fr:Ponceuse]] [[nl:Schuurmachine]]