Sander

This article is about the power tool. For other uses, see Sander (disambiguation).
A random orbit sander, with disks of various grit sizes

A sander is a power tool used to smooth surfaces by abrasion with sandpaper. Sanders have a means to attach the sandpaper and a mechanism to move it rapidly contained within a housing with means to hand-hold it or fix it to a workbench. Woodworking sanders are usually powered electrically, and those used in auto-body repair work by compressed air. There are many different types of sanders for different purposes. Multi-purpose power tools and electric drills may have sander attachments.

Woodworking sanders include:

Scuff sanding a KC-10 aircraft, before painting

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