Description

A palm sander is a small, handheld power tool used for smoothing surfaces, particularly wood. It uses sandpaper attached to a pad that vibrates rapidly. Random orbital palm sanders, the most common kind, use a circular motion with a slight randomization to the orbit to prevent swirls or scratches from forming on the workpiece.

Palm sanders are great for:

• Smoothing rough wood surfaces
• Removing paint or varnish
• Sanding between coats of paint or finish
• Sanding down furniture or other objects