Orbital Palm Sander basics

The Standard Orbital Sander (or Palm Sander) has square or rectangular shaped sanding pads that hold the paper on with metal clamps.

• True

• False

The Standard Orbital Sander can remove a lot of material quickly.

• True

• False

The Random Orbital Sander has a round pad with round holes and the sandpaper attached to the pad with ​ (a)   .

• velcro
• tape
• magic
• glue

The Random Orbital Sander spins, in addition to Standard Orbital motion, which allows it to remove wood more quickly.

• True

• False

• They both move the same.

Which sander is a great beginner tool because it helps to eliminate surface scratches and other marks caused by uneven sanding?

• Standard Orbital

• Random Orbital

The Standard Orbital Sander does not require you to punch holes in the sandpaper.

• True

• False

It doesn't matter which sandpaper you start with.

• True

• False

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Lower Grit

,

(b) Higher Grit

• Removes more material

• Shallow scratches

• Deeper scratches

• Removes less material

Use at least ​ (a)   sandpaper grits and start with the ​ (b)   grit and work your way ​ (c)   .

• three
• lower
• up
• one
• higher
• down

Which sander MUST be used WITH the grain of the wood?

• Standard Orbital

• Random Orbital

• Both

• Neither