Corded or cordless: the perennial decision
Corded means constant power with no battery degrading over the years. The cost is the extension lead: for a workshop or frequent use in one place it is usually the better investment.
220V orbital sander, ideal for carpentry.
Corded means constant power with no battery degrading over the years. The cost is the extension lead: for a workshop or frequent use in one place it is usually the better investment.
Start with a coarse grit to level and work up to fine grits for the finish. Skipping steps leaves marks you do not see until the varnish goes on, and by then it is too late.
Goggles or a face shield, gloves and hearing protection depending on the tool. This is not a formality: in this category, the difference between a scare and an injury usually comes down to whether the safety gear a metre away was actually used.