Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

[Mary S]

I have seen what looks like the same thing as a rotary but they call it an "angle sander." It looks like the specs are pretty much the same. Is there any difference between this and the variable-speed rotary polisher sander?

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=4067

[ColonelCash]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

That looks like a rotary, variable speed, 5/8 spindle, loop handle, etc.

[Fly Bye]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

they call it an "angle sander."

Actually, they call it a "7 in. Angle Polisher / Sander".



For $30 bucks, it's prolly of not very good quality.

[ColonelCash]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

It's actually $99. Save $30.
You can pickup a DeWalt for a little over $100, I'd look into that. Also, check the board. People are always selling very nice units for below cost.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

It appears to be a rotary. I would look into a DeWalt if you could swing it.

[Fly Bye]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

It's actually $99. Save $30.

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

Be very careful sanders run at a higher RPM than polishers, DANGER WIL ROBINSON. PAINT BURN

[Fly Bye]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?

[Mary S]

Re: Is an "angle sander" the same thing as a variable speed rotary?



Thanks. I wasn't thinking about buying this. I actually already have a (cough, cough) bargain rotary, and my next one will be a Flex or Makita probably.

I just was curious about the term "angle sander" and wondered what the "angle" meant. I had seen "angle grinder/sanders" and wondered what the difference between them and a rotary was, but I found this Wiki on Angle Grinder. I guess they are more powerful and faster and you use them for serious cutting stuff or polishing glass or granite.