Get the Basics

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Learn all about the electric sander – what it is, how to use it in your DIY projects, etc. You’ll find a hand sander will be one of the most used tools in your DIY arsenal!

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What Does an Electric Sander Do?

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Operating an Electric Hand Sander

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Type of Sandpaper to Use

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Materials

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Instructions 1. Begin by making sure the switch to the sander is an off position.

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Step 2: Install the correct grit sandpaper for the job into the sander and make sure it's secure.

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Get the Basics

Electric Sander Ultimate User’s Guide

Learn all about the electric sander – what it is, how to use it in your DIY projects, etc. You’ll find a hand sander will be one of the most used tools in your DIY arsenal!

What Does an Electric Sander Do?

It gets rid of small blunders in the wood, smooths out bumpy or rough surfaces, and allow for MUCH EASIER painting or staining the wood surface.

Operating an Electric Hand Sander

While the sander is on, the sandpaper moves rapidly. You might think if your hand touched the sandpaper that it would hurt.

Type of Sandpaper to Use

There are various types of sandpaper available for the types of wood or projects you are doing. The roughness of the sandpaper is referred to as grit.

Materials

Tack cloth Sandpaper Safety gear Electric sander

Instructions 1. Begin by making sure the switch to the sander is an off position.

Step 2: Install the correct grit sandpaper for the job into the sander and make sure it's secure.

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