What is a Palm Sander?
A palm sander is a type of power sander that can easily be held and operated with one hand. It is often a good choice for a variety of home improvement tasks involving sanding but will not necessarily do all tasks. Therefore, those interested in a palm sander should understand its limitations, benefits and drawbacks. The palm sander works by vibrating in a slightly circular patter. This motion causes a very effective sanding action to occur, smoothing the surface of the wood being sanded. They are considered very versatile and can handle both finish sanding and rough sanding jobs. The palm sander uses normal sheets of sanding paper and has loops the sandpaper can be placed over to secure it in place. Some sandpaper has an adhesive backing that can also be used to secure it to the palm sander. Once the paper is in place, sanding happens normally, but care should be taken to always follow the wood’s grain. To aid in use, most palm sanders have a rubberized grip that will help maintain th
