What is a Random Orbit?
A random orbit is a short name for a type of electrical power tool called a "random orbital sander." A random orbit is a hand-held sander that is ideal for several projects around the home.
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Features
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An orbit sander works by having an interior sandpaper disk move in a circle while the outer whole of the tool moves in an oval. As a result, no part of the random orbit goes over a surface in the same path.
Function
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Random orbits used are primarily as a replacement for traditional vibrating belt sanders and, therefore, have a wide variety of uses. Their primary use is to strip paint off walls, but they can also be used to clean between preparing coats of paint or to smooth metal.
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Considerations
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There are advantages and disadvantages when comparing a random orbit to traditional sanders. One advantage is that the random orbit's sanding goes over different paths and does not leave swirl marks. A disadvantage is that random orbits are traditionally less effective at removing a large amount of material in a short period of time when compared to other types of sanders.
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