Wood sander: the choice of a home master

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IN The arsenal of a home craftsman must have a sander for wood. It is difficult to do without this handy tool when repairing a house or apartment. Sanding and polishing wood floors, walls or furniture takes a lot of time and effort. The grinder will not only greatly facilitate the task, but will also help to do the job much better. What types of machines are there, what are they intended for and how to choose the best tool?

The grinder will help to process any wooden surface for painting or varnishing

The content of the article

1 Wood sander: varieties of tools
2 The best manufacturers and models of grinders
3 Recommendations for working with a grinder
4 Choice for homework
5 Video: choosing and working with grinders

Wood sander: varieties of tools

The grinding equipment is divided into several subspecies. They differ in principle of operation and design features.

Types of grinders:

tape - rough processing of wooden surfaces;
vibration - used for soft processing;
eccentric - designed for polishing;
delta sander - has a specific, triangular shape of the sole.

Parquet can be restored with a grinding tool

Belt sander for wood

These grinders are considered one of the most powerful tools. They help you to handle large surfaces effortlessly.

The belt sander machines the planes with a continuously rotating piece of abrasive belt

The surface processed with this tool becomes smooth and even. The typewriter tape is fixed on two rotating rollers. The speed of rotation of the tape depends on the power of the machine and can vary from seventy-five to five hundred revolutions per minute. The tool has the ability to adjust the speed.

It is important to select the correct grit abrasive belt for each type of surface.

The functionality of the device depends on the width and length of the tape.The craftsman needs to have a variety of grit abrasives on hand to use the roughing and finishing tools.

Useful advice! When choosing a tape for a tool, you need to make sure that it is elastic, does not have uneven edges and has strong, perfect joints.

The set of grinders of this type includes a dust bag. It is attached to the shaft and collects sawdust and wood dust.

The dust collector not only keeps the foreman's workplace clean, but also protects the motor from contamination

Working with a tape machine requires some skill. Before starting work on an important part, it is worth practicing on test surfaces. A novice master should pay attention to the models, in the design of which there is a frame for controlling the depth of processing.

Flat sander can handle vertical surfaces

Vibratory sander

This device is needed for finishing and polishing the material. Such a device is used to process not only wood, but also metal, stone and plastic. The basic principle of the machine is forward-reverse motion at high speed and low amplitude.

Helpful information! The larger the amplitude, the deeper the grinding, the smaller, the better it is.

The sole area of the machine has a decisive influence on productivity

The vibration sander for wood has a standard rectangular sole. In some models, there are removable work surfaces in the shape of a triangle, they are convenient for processing corner elements.

Two types of fastening are used to attach abrasive material to the tool:

clamps - a reliable option for fastening any size;
Velcro - allows you to quickly and easily change the abrasive.

Attaching the abrasive with Velcro

Vibrators, like belt vibrators, have adjustable speed and a dust collector. It is believed that a plastic bag, as opposed to a fabric one, is more efficient. The main advantage of vibrating machines is that they help to process small parts and objects of complex shape (frames, railings, doors) with high quality.

Eccentric and delta cars

The eccentric sander for wood has a round sole, which is attached with Velcro. They work with such a device, rotating around an axis or in an orbit. That is why sometimes in retail outlets this tool is called an orbital sander.

The eccentric machine allows for high precision grinding

The principle of operation of the device is the simultaneous execution of rotational and reciprocating movements. Such machines perfectly cope with curved surfaces and perform grinding and high-quality polishing of any material. Differences in different models of eccentric tools in power and possible amplitude of work. Deltamashinka is a highly specialized device. It is designed for hard-to-reach areas and corner surfaces. As with all grinding devices, the quality of the device depends on its operating power.

Deltamashinka - a kind of vibratory grinding tool with a special sole

Helpful information! It is better for a novice master to purchase a device with an audible pressure indicator. It will avoid damage to the material.

The best manufacturers and models of grinders

It often happens that a wood sander, the price of which seems to be quite decent, actually has the same functions and settings as a cheaper device. How to make a choice in this situation?

It is better to purchase the tool from manufacturers who are known to a wide mass of consumers and have proven the reliability of their products. Most popular brands:

Makita;
Bosh;
DeWalt;
Interskol;
Hitachi;
Bison.

The tools from these firms are known for their performance and durability. All these advantages are combined with an acceptable price tag. Makita offers the largest range of belt sanders.The instruments feature excellent engine sealing.

Grinder Makita

Hitachi - a company with more than half a century of experience. Her premium tools are a great choice not only for the DIYer, but also for the professional.

Bosch also offers a large selection of grinding tools, experts recommend paying special attention to eccentric machines.

Grinder Hitachi

Domestic Bison and Interskol are famous for their reliability and ease of maintenance.

Grinder Interskol

Comparative characteristics of the most popular models of grinders will help you make the right choice.

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Comparison of belt sander models

With the help of additional fasteners, you can set the machine on a table and sand small objects

Make and model	Bison ZLShM-950	Interskol LShM-76/900	Bosch PBS 75 A	Makita 9910	Hitachi SB8V2	DeWALT DW650E
Approximate price (rub)	3564	4290	6430	7478	8689	12590
Power consumption (W)	950	900	710	650	1020	1100
Max belt speed (m / min)	360	250	350	270	450	380
Belt length (mm)	533	533	533	457	533	560
Belt width (mm)	76	76	75	76	76	100
Add. lever	+	-	+	-	+	+
Dust bag	+	+	+	+	+	+
Rotational speed regulation	-	-	-	-	+	+
Appliance weight (kg)	3.8	3.2	3.4	2.6	4.3	6.4

Comparison of vibration grinder models

The vibrator can handle door frames and frames

Make and model	Makita BO3710	Bosch GSS 23 A	Hitachi SV12SG	Interskol PShM-115 / 300E	Bison ZPShM-300E	DeWALT D26420
Approximate price (rub)	3550	4390	3940	2920	2626	15490
Power consumption (W)	190	190	200	300	300	350
Max oscillation frequency (no / min)	22000	24000	14000	10500	10000	44000
Sheet length (mm)	228	230	140	230	230	280
Sheet width (mm)	93	93	114	115	115	113
Platform stroke (mm)	2	2	1.5	2.4	2	2.5
Add. lever	+	+	+	+	+	+
Dust bag	-	-	-	+	+	+
Appliance weight (kg)	1.6	1.7	1.1			2.8

Comparison of models of eccentric machines

The eccentric machine will machine parts with complex geometries

Make and model	Bison ZOSHM-450-125	Makita BO5021	Interskol EShM-125 / 270E	Bosch PEX 220 A	DeWALT DWE6423	Hitachi SV13YB
Approximate price (rub)	2582	4725	3060	4090	4659	5399
Power consumption (W)	450	260	270	220	280	230
Max speed (rpm)	13000	12000	12000	12000	12000	12000
Max oscillation frequency (no / min)	22000	12000	24000	24000	24000	12000
Max disc diameter (mm)	125	125	125	125	125	125
Sheet length (mm)	125	125	125	125	125	125
Stroke size (mm)	2.5	2.8	2.2	5	2.4	3.2
Add. lever	+	+	-	-	-	-
Rotation control	+	+	+	-	+	+
Appliance weight (kg)	2.1	1.4	1.38	1.2	1.28	1.35

Recommendations for working with a grinder

To sand the lacquered surface, set the tool to the lowest speed, so that the lacquer will not crack due to the temperature rise.
For grinding plastic, you should use a vibrating machine or eccentric. In this case, the abrasive is selected with a size of up to 240.

You can connect a vacuum cleaner pipe to the grinder

For processing metal surfaces, an abrasive paper with a grain size of 600 or more is used.
The belt-type machine is first turned on, and only then brought to the surface.
There is no need to apply too much pressure on the tool, just the usual contact of the sole with the plane.

Additional handle makes it easier to operate the device

Choice for homework

How to choose a wood sander for home and garden? The choice of instrument depends on the tasks that it has to perform. Draw frames are more useful for sanding flat surfaces (floors, walls, gates, etc.). Vibrators are more accurate and allow you to handle structures with complex geometry. Eccentric tools are designed for polishing and fine finishing. Delta machines will allow you to sand the material in hard-to-reach places. All these tools are affordable and do not require any special skills to work.