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Sander and Grinder Reviews

We do reviews of corded grinders and sanders, including belt and orbital models and also portable and bench top tools. Our grinder reviews include corded tools from 4.5″ cut off models to larger products with 9-inch wheels. In our search for the best orbital sander and the best belt sander, we attempt to level the playing field by using the same consumables. For grinder reviews we use the same grinding and cutting wheels. Random orbital patterns vary, and grinders have various features like active and passive braking for better safety. We test our grinders using proven methods and time-cutting and grinding tasks to see which models excel. Even drywall sanders make for interesting testing.

July 25, 2018 0

Hutchins Wet Sander: Model 7544 Waterbug III

by PTR Editorial Staff

As we’ve been able to expand the amount of automotive coverage we offer through Shop Tool Reviews, we’re able to […]

Festool RTS 400 REQ Finish Sander Video Review

May 25, 2017 0

Festool RTS 400 REQ Sander Video Review

by Kenny Koehler

Festool has made some rolling changes to their already outstanding 400 series finish sanders. Our video review of the Festool […]

May 9, 2017 0

Festool RTS 400 REQ Orbital Finish Sander Review

by Kenny Koehler

When we visited Festool in Germany last year, we got to see the Festool RTS 400 REQ Orbital Finish Sander […]

April 24, 2017 0

Hitachi AC Brushless Angle Grinder G12VE

by Adam Spafford

Hitachi Power Tools recently announced a new addition to its commercial product line with the launch of the 4-1/2-inch Hitachi […]

April 13, 2017 0

Ridgid Gen5X Brushless Belt Sander Video Review

by Kenny Koehler

Ridgid and Ryobi (both TTI companies) decided to bust through the cordless barrier when it comes to belt sanders. The […]

March 10, 2017 0

Flex Orbital Polisher: 6-Inch XC 3401 VRG

by Kenny Koehler

Flex is a German company producing several lines of products, but are most well known for their finishing tools. In […]

February 17, 2017 0

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/4-Inch Die Grinder

by Adam Spafford

Milwaukee recently introduced the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/4-inch Die Grinder featuring the PowerState brushless motor, RedLithium battery pack, RedLink Plus intelligence, […]