C. Random Orbit/Dual Action
> I?m not sure why, but my experience and the reports of
>others has been that the dual action sanders remove wood faster than
>their rotary counterparts.
From experience, I have found just the opposite is true. My Craftsman 3" air ROS is MUCH slower at material removal than a standard drill with a 3" sanding pad. I have found that the ROS is better at getting rid of tear-out, though.
Peter Teubel Milford, MA
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