Differences btw Electric Orbital Sand & DA (Dual Action) Sander??

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Aug 27, 2009 | 10:04 AM

idolized1

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Differences btw Electric Orbital Sand & DA (Dual Action) Sander??

Hey,
Looking for some education.. Q: is what's the difference between the two other than one being powered by elcetricity vs. air? I've seen numerous guys sand down a car with either a DA Sander (air compressor) or by hand, but never with an electric! I guess I'm curious as to why not? And if guys have any pros or cons btw the two it would be cool to know as well.

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Aug 27, 2009 | 07:11 PM

low91rex

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Re: Differences btw Electric Orbital Sand & DA (Dual Action) Sander??

I used an electrical orbital sander. worked fine for me.

Aug 27, 2009 | 09:34 PM

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Re: Differences btw Electric Orbital Sand & DA (Dual Action) Sander??

i believe they're the same thing

Aug 28, 2009 | 09:43 AM

hilaaryjohn72

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Re: Differences btw Electric Orbital Sand & DA (Dual Action) Sander??

what is an electric orbital sand?An electric-powered hand tool used in rapid sanding, usually for coarse work; the base of the machine, to which sanding paper or abrasive cloth is clipped, moves in an elliptical pattern.

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