A palm sander is a power tool sander that you can basically hold with one hand.
It is in simple terms a smaller version of a disc sander.
This tool can be a very choice for a variety of home improvement tasks or DIY projects.
A palm sander also called a pad sander has normal sheets of sanding paper attached to its flat face.
Most brands feature a rubberized grip for user's comfort, and come with collection bag to collect sanding dust.
One palm sander model from Porter Cable that has received positive reviews by customers is the 342K.
This lightweight sander of 6.
6 lbs comes with a powerful 2.
4 amp motor.
It features a compact frame and its soft rubber grip lets you work for hours quite comfortably.
The 342K from Porter Cable also has a very efficient dust collection system that includes an exclusive POREX dust canister and dual dust ports.
This model comes with 1 year warranty from the manufacturer.
Bosch also has palm sanders in its catalogue, and one popular model is the 1297DK.
Bosch is a very well known manufacturer of power tools in the world and also innovative in the designs of its sander tools.
The 1297DK features a SheetLoc Sandpaper Attachment System which makes loading sandpaper quicker and easier.
Other features that give this sander tool a solid feel are a rugged plastic housing, a ball bearing construction, a dust-sealed switch, and rubberized paper clamps.
Another trusted name that comes to mind in regards to power tools manufacturing is Skil.
One popular model of palm sander from this company is the 7275.
It comes with a 1.
7 amp motor and it has flush sanding on three sides all with a swirl free finish.
This sander is designed with an all ball bearing construction which makes it durable.
There is a two years warranty anyway on this model, so you can have peace of mind if anything should go wrong.
One other model of palm sander from Skil is the 7292-01.
This tool is ideal for tuning any woodworking projects.
It has a unique Pressure Control Technology that warns users when too much pressure is applied.
This model like any other brands comes with a dust collection system that consists of a micro filtration technology and a Clear Vue canister that removes guess work when emptying the canister.