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I've been looking for a 6" corded or pneumatic sander with a 90º configuration, single action. Damned things just don't seem to exist... I've been looking off & on for years.

Plenty of dual action units, but I need single action. Makita makes one that's semi-90º via the body & handle configuration, but the balance is terrible. Had one of those once, and thankfully it got stolen.

A 4 1/2" angle grinder, fitted with a 6" pad, would be great except for the 11,000 rpm aspect. Foam sanding PSA pads are only capable of handling a maximum 7,000 rpm. I may have to try an electronic speed control, but would prefer not to.

Anybody know of a low center of gravity 5,000 - 7,000 rpm single action sander that's available? Variable or fixed rpm makes little difference...

Br,

Patrick

Hey Pat
I am looking for a sander also.......I'm looking for one that will show up in the mornings for work.........

Here at the shop I walk out on the floor and yell "I need a welder" ! ! !
Rod yells back "er" or "or" then he tells me that there are 4 of them in the corner.....just help your self

Ha Ha

Harry

Not sure if this is a fit but I have been using one for a year with wet discs to eliminate the dreaded fiberglass itch. 4500 max rpm but can jump it up with more than 90psi. Works dry as well, I bought the 99.00 one to see how it went and it just keeps on going. I use a 6" thread on pad when using sanding disc.

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5-Air-Pneumatic-W ... dZViewItem

Clay

Clay, thanks! Closer to what I'm looking for sure... I do prefer electric over air for constant duty tools, but this might be my only solution.

Harry, know the feeling. I only have myself & I to yell to and those two guys aren't worth a damn. Gonna' fire both of 'em someday. But then I'll only have the dogs to talk to...

Br,

Patrick

capt pat- milwaukee angle grinders have speed adjustment- might be a good choice as they last forever

These are 7", but should be able to be converted as they use standard 5/8 x 11 spindles:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/ ... _200026774

They also have a cheaper version:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/ ... _8420_8420

Hey Pat: have you tryed one of these.
Fein tool?
.Made in Germany.. They do just about any hard to reach (sand ,cut or scrape) amazing.
Wayne.

Capt Pat....www.smartshoppersinc.com This is an autobody mailorder supplier who i buy from and the they make 2 direct air driven DA's one is 8" National Detroit model900 and one is 6" National Detroit model9600 179.00 and 169.00 I have the 8" model and use it strictly for cutting large areas and she kicks ass. They both come with the sticky-back pad.
Troy 31Tiara"DRIFTER" Lafitte La

http://abrasives4sale.com/pads_for_h&l_discs.htm

I used 4" and 6" hook and loop backing pad on my side grinder from these guys. Worked good (and fast) for fist pass sanding, but throws a lot of dust. Cheap too. A lower speed tool may be better.

--Marshall