20 Random Orbital Sander TIPS for Beginners

20 Random Orbital Sander Tips for New DIYers

We have had a lot of new people come into the DIY community, and we want to help them learn their new tools. Many of these tips are simple but I would have loved to know these back when I first started working with a random orbital sander.

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[lostkeys]

Picking up my first orbital sander today, and thanks to you I feel confident about using it. You packed a lot of really practical info into 12 minutes. Kudos!

[VagabondTE]

"Let the machine do the work" is a pretty solid mantra for me regardless of the tool.

[ritianicholls]

Wish I asked YouTube how to sand before I actually started sanding. Now I understand where I've gone wrong. Thank you

[ravenclawrohan]

Using my brand new sander on a project for my kid's dresser. Super helpful for an absolute novice!

[Johnbartheart]

THIS is how you do an educational video for everyone else on YouTube!!! Thanks you, new Sub!

[zoesocal]

Thank you for making this video for us newbies., i found most videos don't take us (me), who don't know anything, into consideration. I appreciate you!

[hannahsinclair]

Thank you so much! I burned out my sander on its first use and now I know what I was doing wrong! I really appreciate you taking time to explain all these tips 🙏🏼

[switzm]

For long sanding sessions, listening to music/podcasts/audio books really makes the time go by faster.

[MitchellGwr]

Great video mate, honestly I appreciate the upload immensely. I like that you explain the reasoning behind each tip, accounting for different situations and not just assuming the viewers' intended works. Top tier presenting skills.

[Lutzboater]

Using a couple of appropriate sized dowels in the sander's pad, help align the disc with the dust collection holes. Great video, thanks for the tips.

[byronking]

Very thorough, informative discussion. Glad I watched. Thank you for posting.

[rojejome]

Thank you so much! I am working on a table top that is 50 plus years old. I grew up with it! I've been anxious about the project, so I started with one of the leafs. After watching your video it went quite well and I now I know how the sander works best and have the confidence to finish the table!

[mikekernjr]

I always empty the small dust collection “bag” that came with my orbital sander before sanding a different species of wood. The saw dust can then be saved and mixed with glue and used as a species-specific wood filler.

[MemphisGal]

Wow! You're the BOMB! I'm just getting started (sort of) with using my sanders properly. I knew orbital sanders have a very important role in prepping surfaces. I stripped and sanded my kitchen cabinets 4 years ago and OMG do I regret that dumb decision. Now, however, I'm going to start restoring furniture (for myself--not to sell). I want to do a good job. This video is so clear and covers almost everything. Thank you so much for this!!

[funkybluesgirl]

Thank you for this!! So many good tips before I take my first orbital sander out of its box!! 😬😄

[louislandi]

Clinton, clear and precise instruction. Amazing how much we can learn after we’re convinced we know everything!
It’s all new to me and I appreciate lessons at this level.
Many thanks!

[danbelzile]

That's for new tips for sanding. Ps.thanks for showing me to.put the.sander on the wood first and etc. 👍👍🍻🍺🇨🇦

[userhjil]

What a fantastic lot of tips. Thanks!

[JGAJ]

Been enjoying the DIYs. First time I've been able to view one during the day. Personal care assisting for my wife has been tiring (God Bless Our First Responders !) And as always may God Bless you & yours! Have fun & please keep on building & informing us.
Thanks for sharing👍🏻

[whatworkedforme]

grateful for your pointer! i just one and need all thr help I can get. i just bought the hand hook loop manual sanding block.. never knew they existed! thanks