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Reddit mentions of Black & Decker RO100 5-Inch Palm Grip Random Orbit Sander
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Black & Decker RO100 5-Inch Palm Grip Random Orbit Sander. Here are the top ones.
- Random orbit action for smoother, faster sanding
- Built in dust collection for cleaner work area
- Pad brake maintains optimum pad speed to prevent damage to your work surface
- Two year home use warranty
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 6.25 Inches |
Length | 9.13 Inches |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
Width | 5.88 Inches |
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Looks pretty easy. The basic steps are Sand, Seal, Stain, Finish
It completely depends on your financial situation, but I would recommend just buying your own tools. You will get more than your moneys worth if you hang on to them for 5-10 years. Which is very easy with proper care.
Here are some cheaper yet not terrible options on Amazon. These should get most jobs done around the house.
Total of $48
If you want to go with another method outlined here you can use a regular drill. Tons of uses for a drill other than sanding down your skillet.
Total of $45
Yes, owned the sander ahead of time, but seriously, it is so so much better than the little ones that look like this. By better, I mean 'faster' and more efficient.
I'm the kind of person who doesn't want to spend tons of time on a project. I apply that to everything, like buying a mower with a wider cutting surface, a bigger washer/dryer, etc.
IMHO people underestimate how much time they lose by trying to save $20 here and there.
We got the white goods on sale at a big box store that was moving older inventory, so only paid $110. The cabinet was only about $40 on Overstock, and the floor tile was also in the sale section at the big box store, and only ran about $30...add a can of latex paint, spackle, grout and caulking for another $30...I guess it was about $210. We were just lucky with the sale, I guess...it is probably still do-able for $300 if you don't need to have the newest/latest and are happy to buy odd lots.
I've heard good things about Habitat for Humanity stores as well for finding bargains, but I've never been to one...perhaps someone can share?
Prices aren't shown on the Home Depot site, but on amazon it is more than twice the price of the 5in B&D.
Though, the B&D doesn't say it's variable speed. Maybe that's the difference? Is it important?
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-RO100-5-Inch-Random/dp/B0000302V3/ref=sr_1_2/175-1871714-6992552?ie=UTF8&qid=1427466816&sr=8-2&keywords=Random+orbit+sander