For cabinets or tabletops, a tool like this six-inch Metabo has 40 percent more sanding area for more efficient sanding.
Sanding a woodworking project removes rough tool and saw blade marks and smooths the surface for stain or a protective topcoat. This task can be done by hand, but using a random orbit sander is much more efficient. Round abrasive discs fasten to the sander with a mildly sticky adhesive or hook-and-loop fasteners. It’s easy to switch between different sanding grits. The DeWalt five-inch sander with hook-and-loop fasteners is perfect for small to medium projects. For cabinets or tabletops, a tool like this six-inch Metabo has 40 percent more sanding area for more efficient sanding.