The Tuul Crib 7,337 #1 Posted April 19, 2021 I'm looking to spend some money on a random orbital 5 inch air sander. Been looking on eBay and other places and there is such a wide variety of brands and prices. Anyone have a good choice that is better than others? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,904 #2 Posted April 19, 2021 I have been beating the heck out of a Porter Cable electric 5" RO for several years, love it. Why do you want an air sander? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #3 Posted April 20, 2021 49 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I have been beating the heck out of a Porter Cable electric 5" RO for several years, love it. Why do you want an air sander? I have one of these in my home shop. lts a good sander but im needing a pneumatic orbital air sander at work. I need it for commercial work in the wood shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,824 #4 Posted April 20, 2021 I have a Blue Point that I bought many years ago, more than 20yrs that is. I like it because it is very well insulated for vibration. Granted, it does not get used every day now like it did in it's first 5 or 6 yrs of ownership. But I can still grab it and know that it will get the job done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,459 #5 Posted April 20, 2021 Why 5" ? Most suppliers around here at least only carry 6" paper. Or does your shop supply it ? That being said, Ingersoll-Rand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #6 Posted April 25, 2021 For what I am using it for at work 5 inch is much easier. Besides the shop supplies 5 inch adhesive discs. I won the bid on this one yesterday for 57 bucks. Tax and all was around 70. Dynabrade is all l have ever used. A new one like this is around 250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyredhorse 295 #7 Posted May 1, 2021 I just bought air one at menards probly 15 years ago for 20 bucks always works fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites