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STL239: Are expensive sanders worth it?

Shop Talk Live · 23 Apr 2021 · 1h 11m

What this episode covers

Barry, Anisa, and Ben discuss woodworking challenges, starting with Kyle's question about storing pre-milled thin lumber in a humid apartment, where they advise leaving extra length and width to account for wood movement. The hosts then address Yuri's struggle with perfectionism, with Ben suggesting 'lowered expectations' and making prototypes before selling, while Anisa notes the addictive nature of chasing perfection in spoon carving. Finally, they answer Logan's question on whether expensive random orbit sanders are worth it, concluding that while expensive models offer better comfort and dust collection, the final finish quality is similar to cheaper tools if paired with good sandpaper and hand-finishing.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

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Mentioned

Companies
Pony Jorgensen
Products
Craftsman, Festool, Bosch, DeWalt, Minwax
Also
Atomic Modern

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