20 Random Orbital Sander TIPS for Beginners

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20 Random Orbital Sander Tips for New DIYers
We have had a lot of new people come into the DIY community, and we want to help them learn their new tools. Many of these tips are simple but I would have loved to know these back when I first started working with a random orbital sander.
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@mikekernjr5121 2 жыл бұрын

I always empty the small dust collection “bag” that came with my orbital sander before sanding a different species of wood. The saw dust can then be saved and mixed with glue and used as a species-specific wood filler.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

That is a very good point, thank you for the idea.

@user39h2j8il Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea!!

@switzm 2 жыл бұрын

For long sanding sessions, listening to music/podcasts/audio books really makes the time go by faster.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

That is such a great tip!

@RealRuler2112 2 жыл бұрын

3M WorkTunes with an MP3 player are a great combination for in the shop. =)

@scottyoung7414 Ай бұрын

For any chore, I love podcasts! Makes the work so much more enjoyable!

@VagabondTE 2 жыл бұрын

"Let the machine do the work" is a pretty solid mantra for me regardless of the tool.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Very True!

@woodworkerroyer8497 19 күн бұрын

Could even expand that to nearly every hand tool as well.

@ritianicholls7807 Ай бұрын

Wish I asked KZfaq how to sand before I actually started sanding. Now I understand where I've gone wrong. Thank you

@lostkeys2679 Жыл бұрын

Picking up my first orbital sander today, and thanks to you I feel confident about using it. You packed a lot of really practical info into 12 minutes. Kudos!

@ravenclaw4rohan944 11 ай бұрын

Using my brand new sander on a project for my kid's dresser. Super helpful for an absolute novice!

@zoe1socal430 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video for us newbies., i found most videos don't take us (me), who don't know anything , into consideration. I appreciate you!

@Lutzboater 2 жыл бұрын

Using a couple of appropriate sized dowels in the sander's pad, help align the disc with the dust collection holes. Great video, thanks for the tips.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

That could definitely work, thank you

@MemphisGal Жыл бұрын

Wow! You're the BOMB! I'm just getting started (sort of) with using my sanders properly. I knew orbital sanders have a very important role in prepping surfaces. I stripped and sanded my kitchen cabinets 4 years ago and OMG do I regret that dumb decision. Now, however, I'm going to start restoring furniture (for myself--not to sell). I want to do a good job. This video is so clear and covers almost everything. Thank you so much for this!!

@user39h2j8il Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic lot of tips. Thanks!

@anitafleenor5486 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Very clear and informative. Thank you!

@soulstice99 Жыл бұрын

Excellent clear and no fluff

@byronking9573 2 ай бұрын

Very thorough, informative discussion. Glad I watched. Thank you for posting.

@louislandi938 2 жыл бұрын

Clinton, clear and precise instruction. Amazing how much we can learn after we’re convinced we know everything! It’s all new to me and I appreciate lessons at this level. Many thanks!

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

I always like to think that the day we stop learning is the day we die, so never stop learning.

@Cass_772 6 ай бұрын

precious advices, thank you!

@Johnbartheart 9 ай бұрын

THIS is how you do an educational video for everyone else on KZfaq!!! Thanks you, new Sub!

@hannahsinclair3421 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I burned out my sander on its first use and now I know what I was doing wrong! I really appreciate you taking time to explain all these tips 🙏🏼

@JG24AJ 2 жыл бұрын

Been enjoying the DIYs. First time I've been able to view one during the day. Personal care assisting for my wife has been tiring (God Bless Our First Responders !) And as always may God Bless you & yours! Have fun & please keep on building & informing us. Thanks for sharing👍🏻

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony, sounds like you have a difficult job, I wish you the best.

@Vincent_de_Paul Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks 👍

@whatworkedforme 4 ай бұрын

grateful for your pointer! i just one and need all thr help I can get. i just bought the hand hook loop manual sanding block.. never knew they existed! thanks

@Pscotto 8 ай бұрын

Great tips! Thank you!!

@markrobinson9956 2 жыл бұрын

Good work as always Clinton. I really appreciate these basic level videos.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@davidmark345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very informative.

@kellyj.h.919 10 ай бұрын

This video is great! Thank you!! 😊😊

@cohall46 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thanks for sharing.

@MitchellGwr 26 күн бұрын

Great video mate, honestly I appreciate the upload immensely. I like that you explain the reasoning behind each tip, accounting for different situations and not just assuming the viewers' intended works. Top tier presenting skills.

@Mindify1234 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips!

@user-dy1kn6hl2v Жыл бұрын

Really useful thanks mate.

@yair1956 Жыл бұрын

really helpful. tnx for bringing it

@funkybluesgirl 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!! So many good tips before I take my first orbital sander out of its box!! 😬😄

@wolfman75 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Video!!! Thanks For The Info!!!! 👍😎😁

@JamesRousseaux 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips. Thanks

@krisregensberg8063 2 жыл бұрын

New to sanding, thanks this was very helpful.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

So happy that we could be helpful

@socalirealestate6932 3 ай бұрын

This is the best!

@RickFarris 2 жыл бұрын

Nice points, Clinton, thank you!

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick

@sibghabasit2688 2 ай бұрын

Very informative 👍Thanks.

@danbelzile4203 2 жыл бұрын

That's for new tips for sanding. Ps.thanks for showing me to.put the.sander on the wood first and etc. 👍👍🍻🍺🇨🇦

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan

@mycomment6699 Күн бұрын

Thank you

@jelcodiekr1408 2 жыл бұрын

I often work with sanders, (festool mostly) dont put too mutch pressure on it, take it easy, use a shopvac if possible and take brakes to let your hands rest. With grits you should not skip a lot, i usually only use 120. But if you go through the grits dont add more than 50%. 80 to 120, 120 to 180, 180 to 240. If you even want to go that high. Ps if you sand difficult areas before you assemble it you wont need to get into difficult spots

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you very much

@chrisfarrell6461 2 ай бұрын

dude... you are too funny... great tips! enjoyed the video!

@litasantos754 Жыл бұрын

best tips

@vickiesims643 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the marking your project will a pencil tip 😊

@robk1310 Жыл бұрын

Always use an interface pad on your sander. Those are cheaper and easier to replace than the sanders pad.

@rhonda2929 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow Thank you so much for this tutorial, I am a crafter and I have not used sanders yet cir drills etc, ur he Best, Thank you , I can refer to this video and others you make when I am ready. 👍👍😁 Looking forward to your next videos. I do have a question when I have holes in my drywalls and fix them and put puddy on them I wonder if we can use these kind of Sanders to smooth them out?

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

This sander could remove too much too fast for drywall, I would not recommend it for that.

@rhonda2929 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👍👍😊

@robhtp3817 5 ай бұрын

When would you recommend to use the Sanding Interface Pads, if at all? Is this more for metal sanding?

@RealRuler2112 2 жыл бұрын

Velcro = brand name hook & loop. If they used the name Velcro, they'd have to pay royalties. Absolutely LOVE the hand sander that takes the disks! Gonna look for one of those. =) *edit - I got a Bandit brand respirator intended for auto body repair guys to use. If you think your dust mask is good, try one of these and realize how much was getting through the small mask. They cost about $30, but are comfortable, forms a good seal even with my having a beard, and are super effective.*

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

I put a link to the hand sander in the description just in case you're interested.

@RealRuler2112 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpecificLove7 Thank you. Also, you can use a ROS on more than just wood... I did concrete at my sister's house & the surface flaked off because I had too much water in it. Put a 40 grit pad on & it made short work of evening things up.

@ar15tac 2 жыл бұрын

Just got one of those hook and loop foam Sanders actually I bought a 3 pack. They work incredible. So simple but the pressures very even it doesn’t dig in and pull out any of your wood filler out. And now I only buy 5 inch discs less to store. Also great video love the tip about cardboard.

@jasminegoertler9549 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any suggestions for heating the sap off? I blow threw my sandpaper quite quickly sanding wood with even a small amount of sap on it

@gwilos Жыл бұрын

Thqnk you. That was some awesome tips.

@Eldalion99999 Жыл бұрын

I have a makita orbital sander with dust collector and it works really well. Ofc, I still get a little dust on me, but when I look inside the bag after sanding, jezus, its almost full and all of that could have been on me. NOPE. Thank god for that bag.

@martineharley1473 11 ай бұрын

I’m a newbie to furniture sanding, great tips here! Need to know how to use the various pads that go under the sandpaper!

@westvalley411 7 ай бұрын

You Rock. Every tip was justified. Thank you for emphasizing N95. Save your lungs...

@cabman86 Жыл бұрын

I made a hand sander out of a piece of 2x2 scrap and velcro strips

@AMAZING5355 2 жыл бұрын

Muy buenos días, muchas gracias por compartir, excelente info, tengo una pregunta para ti, como puedo o debo limpiar la base de Velcro, que se llena de pelusa y se despegan las lijas?, por favor, gracias por atender, recibe cordiales desde Aguascalientes México..!

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

That is a very good question and I'm not exactly sure.

@jelcodiekr1408 2 жыл бұрын

You could try with a strong vacuum, or very sticky tape (ducktape)

@dennisschickling2249 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Video. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

@Sticky_Ricky 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I lied to my boss and told him I'm comfortable using a sander and he immediately asked me to sand and re-stain his desk today and I'm so scared I'll screw it up 😂

@billsedutto8824 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the Ryobi cordless sander compared to the Rigid? I’m on the Ryobi line and am considering getting a cordless sander. I have a corded Rigid but I sand mostly outside and it’s nice not having to drag out an extension cord and have it get in the way all the time. Just not sure if a Ryobi is sufficient or if I should go higher end. I don’t mind the extra coat. Thanks

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

If you already have a bunch of Ryobi batteries for your other tools, then I would probably just consider getting the same brand sander.

@jessedover6175 2 жыл бұрын

Ryobi makes great tools. Very accurate & heavy duty.

@bread-gz3rl 2 жыл бұрын

Get the new ryobi sander

@ShoryoTombo Жыл бұрын

How do you collect the dust from going everywhere? Shop vac? These are great tips by the way.

@SpecificLove7 Жыл бұрын

I usually use the dust collector or shop vac to catch the dust. And sometimes I just go outside for a quick sanding.

@tdenise41 Жыл бұрын

Empty the dust bag more often.

@joehamblin5050 2 жыл бұрын

If I have a sander with adjustable speeds, what speed should I use for what wood?

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

You will just have to test it out to get the best results.

@nitroxbadman1682 5 ай бұрын

Hi complete sanding nub here . i'm going to attempt sanding down my staircase ... I just ordered a Ryobi orbital . Looking at dust collectors right now ( hopefully I can find one the just plugs into the sander ) Do you know if the 3M cubitron II disc will stick to the Ryobi ? I don't think Net-back disc stick to velcro ... & i have no clue as to witch " " protective Disc / Backing Pad " " i need to get to do this. So Please if any one can help .... I can get started on this ... thanx

@shameemhussain3154 2 ай бұрын

I bought an orbital sander to sand my resin art. Can i apply water to the art piece and use the sander on it. I heard applying water stops dust from flying everywhere.

@paulsmith9341 2 жыл бұрын

If you start with wood that is already smooth don't use a coarser grit like 60 or 80. You'll make it worse.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tip, thank you

@gardenstate235 Жыл бұрын

Get the Bauer At harbor freight which is cheap and not much vibration

@BillColeExperience 7 ай бұрын

What would require a hire speed or what would require a lower speed

@vwrite4changeiyer310 2 жыл бұрын

I have a problem, I am new to wood working, and tried to use a sanding attachment on a Bosh drill machine, I find it very difficult to control the direction. The damn 😡 thing seems to have a mind of it's own.

@penjon 2 жыл бұрын

How long do your batteries last while sanding?

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

I'm never really timed it, but I would guess 5 to 10 minutes for the smallest battery.

@shirleymental4189 16 күн бұрын

Where have they been all my life? I've only just discovered you can get 'sanding pad savers'. It's a double hook and loop disc in the size you want that stays on your pad. You then rip off and replace from that, not the pad. This extends the life of your machine no end.

@freetobe8345 Ай бұрын

Practice on an unwanted piece of wood first 👍

@michara1973 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Fast and simple explanation for beginners. By the way. Great workshop. Nicely organized.

@pleappleappleap 3 ай бұрын

I've found that the cordless ones aren't worth it. Why? It works much better with a vacuum hose. In fact, there are models with built-in suction. They are not much more money and they have waay better dust management.

@Goalsplus 2 жыл бұрын

Putting too much pressure on your sander stops the disc from spinning. It will probably still oscillate and that movement disguises the fact that it's not spinning.