What is a Sheet Sander?
A sheet sander is a handheld power tool that uses standard sheets of sandpaper to smooth out the rough areas found on wood products. Sheet sanders can also be used to smooth plastic and metal surfaces when used with the specified grade of sandpaper. Sheet sanders and orbital sanders perform a similar function, in that they are used to smooth down rough areas, but they operate differently. Sheet sanders move in a circular motion, at a high rate of speed, while an orbital sander moves in random directions, using an elliptical pattern. Sheet sanders are used in several job fields, to include home construction, woodworking and drywall installation. They are also used by the average homeowner for home improvement projects. The average person is likely to use the small handheld model for chores around the house. The larger, two handed, models are most often used with industrial projects. Standard sheet sanders use 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) sandpaper, which attaches to the sander at each end using
