10 Reviews: Best Electric Sander for Metal (Sep 2023)

The Surfprep 6″ ‘brushless’ electric sander is the industry’s smallest, most user-friendly, powerful, and energy-efficient random orbital sander. It’s featherweight at just 2.5 pounds. The Ray plugs into a standard electrical socket and allows operators to sand ‘on-site.’ The tool has an integrated power supply with a ‘direct wire’ design that simplifies setup and operation. The orbit diameters of these tools are 3/16″ and 3/32,” respectively. A central vacuum system is supplied to provide a clean working environment. Ray was in a class by himself because of his extraordinary speed and strength!

The BO5041 includes a quick-change five-inch eight-hole hook-and-loop abrasive disc and a dust collecting system that runs through the pad for a cleaner work environment. The high-capacity dust collecting system has an integrated vacuum port adaptor for better dust collection. With consistent pressure and effortless control, the rubberized palm grip and top handle fit like a glove. A Makita-built 3 AMP motor with oversized sealed ball bearing architecture for greater tool life is also included. It has a revolutionary adjustable front handle that enables sanding in corners and limited spaces, as well as increased power, speed, and performance.

Ive used festool sanders before and admittedly they're better but theyre 4 times the cost. The festool is NOT 4 times better than this makita, its not even twice as good. Its just a little better, a little smaller and light and a little smoother. Thats it. Don't waste your money on a snader the price of a table saw, thia makota works great

by Sandy & Travis

The pad rotates at 12,000 OPM and is powered by a 3.0 Amp motor. It has a dust-sealed switch that protects against dust ingestion and extends the life of the device. Improved dust collection works in tandem with the vacuum locking mechanism, resulting in more efficiency. Another new feature that consumers like is the dust bag’s one-hand locking mechanism.

We have a Wood shop and do a lot of sanding. We previously purchased a dewalt sander and liked it so much we bought this one so we have two. The sander itself works great. Pretty light and easy to use. Dust collection works well.

by Allen Bergeron

The Black & Decker BDEMS600 Mouse Detail Sander has a three-position grip for added control and convenience in a variety of applications. Ideal for sanding surfaces, palm grip Precision grip — allows for precise maneuvering. Handle grip – allows access to very confined spaces. Its high-performance dust collection with micro-filtration provides a clean working environment, and it comes with a clear dust canister that lets you know when it’s full. This sander is tiny and ergonomically designed to fit into tight locations and provide maximum user control.

Use it on all my projects. My hubby's bigger sander killed my hands. This is so small and a nice weight. I follow directions and empty the waste container every 10 seconds. I hope it lasts a long time. I bought the manufacturer sandpaper, since others said it would be hard to find paper that fit properly.

by Heather

It has a strong engine that allows it to be used for both minor and big sanding chores on a range of materials. This two-in-one sander has a belt and a disc sander, both of which have various speed settings. The belt sander is used mostly on metals and larger tasks, while the disc sander is used primarily on woodwork and smaller jobs. On both the belt and disc sanders, there are completely adjustable in-built tables. These tables have a 45-degree inclination. It also has a quick-release tension lever that makes changing the belt faster and simpler.

This two-in-one sander has a 2.5-amp motor and built-in adjustable tables that can easily swivel from 0 to 45 degrees, boosting its safety features once secured in place. This sander is ideal for small to medium jobs, as well as for users who want to work on their own without the need for a professional sander. As a result, it is popular among homes and is used for domestic purposes. Because the 2-in-one sander has a 1′′ Belt and a 5′′ Disc Sander, it can be transformed from a disc sander to a belt sander and back. The benefit of this sander is that it can be used to brush up, polish, and overall enhance the surface you’re working on both wood and metal.

Great machine all around. More than enough power for the home shop or light business. I have only had it a short while, will update after 3 months of solid use. Assembly was very straight forward for anyone that can read and has common sense.

by Tyson Etheridge

This sander set is the ideal cleaning companion for removing rust, oxide coatings, and scratches. It is used in the grinding, polishing, and fine polishing (mirror work) of stainless steel, steel, nonferrous metals, plastic, and wood. It may also be used on cast iron, steel, stainless steel, and nonferrous metals. It’s great for tarnishing, burnishing, and polishing nonferrous metals and stainless steel. Its multilayer insulation adds to its security. This is because it uses a single-phase motor driver with great power, speed, ease in operations, and typically more secure measures to assist avoid electric shock.

This beast is all there! Feels very solid. It’s variable speed drive! Will test it on my 71’ C10 Chevrolet restore!!! I’m anxious to try it. Comes with an extra set of brushes so I’m hoping they just did that so you’ll have the extra and not because they’re eating up the brushes!! So far so good

by Russell Allen

The RS290G is a straightforward and reliable sander. The dust gathering capabilities of this sander are superb. This Ryobi sands quickly and effectively, finishing its test areas in around the same amount of time as its rivals. This product is highly expensive in terms of the quality of the sanded surface it provides. This product can polish metal as well as wood.

I just love the sander. It does everything that I needed to do. If you need to do low cut type Sanding this is not for you. But if you need to do a pretty good job like I used it on my patio deck and it was awesome. I just left it did a great job

by teresa zajac

The Bosch is the most comfortable corded sander, sands quickly, and collects the most dust. Because of the excellent dust management (thanks to a rubber O-ring seal on the dust port, adequate ventilation, and an airtight dust canister), less dust remains on the surface to grind into the abrasive pad. As a result, the pad remains clean for longer. Its speed control dial is hidden beneath the handle; it’s easy to reach, but it’s easy to knock it out of place. It left a very excellent sanded surface.

I love this tool. When I found out that there’s a palm sander with an adjustable speed, I looked for it right away on Amazon and found this unit. I used it all day yesterday as we were re-staining the deck and replaced the hand rails. My wrists were fine unlike that time when I used my husband’s palm sander (not sure what brand it is). I highly recommend it.

by Ethel Thrift

Surface preparation, smoothing seams, and removing paint or varnish are all made easier with this 3.0 Amp 5-inch Random Orbital Sander with 12,000 OPM. The power sander’s low-profile design allows for more control and less vibration. The hand sander’s high-performance dust collecting system includes an onboard dust bag and a 1-3/4-inch vacuum hose connector. The electric sander’s dust-proof switch adds to its longevity.

Tiny but mighty. I attach it to my vacuum cleaner for dust-free sanding. It compares to pricier DeWalt sanders (heck, it may even be the same on a different color) in features and power.

by Christian J. Mercado