Why a Dust Collecting... Random-Orbit-Sander?

For the serious DIY'er, a dust collecting random-orbit-sander is handyman hardware you don't want to do without. If you are making drywall repairs, prep-sanding for exterior painting, or refinishing a piece of furniture, the ability to collect your dust as you sand is time saving efficiency at it's best. If you've ever made a drywall repair you know that the dust produced by sanding can penetrate every little nook and cranny of your home.

Since time is money in the handyman business you must be able to get your work done quickly. Leaving a job site as clean as or cleaner than how you found it is the only way to do business. That's why if you have to sand, use a sander that has a vacuum attachment and a cordless 2.5gal vacuum.

A cordless vacuum isn't necessary but it sure is convenient. I have the 6 inch Ridged sander and a Ridged 9 gal wet/dry vacuum that allows me to sand a drywall repair without leaving a mess. (For drywall repairs use a fast setting joint compound). Basically, if you have to sand inside, you don't want to be without this. My next purchase of handyman hardware will be a cordless wet/dry vac, it's more compact and easier to get on and off the job than what I use now.