Sander reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 178 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Sander brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/woodworking, r/Tools, r/drywall, r/turning, r/Carpentry. Top-rated brands include Festool (4.9/5), Mirka (4.8/5), Bosch (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews178
Subreddits29
Posts56
Brands57
Products62
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#1
Festool
4.9
(50)
"It really *is* the best I've used. I tried them all, and even bought and sold the Mirka at full retail. Once I tried the Festool it was a done deal."
"Festool or Mirka are the best IMHO."
"I have Festool sanders and other tools that are 15 years old with no problems that get used daily."
"Festools are great; note that that Rotex is a BEAST. It's amazing for what it is."
"Festool and Mirka are the two best like others said."
"Second the festool ETS EC, have never used a better RO sander. About as dust free as you can get and they last forever."
"Festool ETS EC or Mirka DEROS with 3M Cubitron 775L discs. This will require active dust extraction."
"Any Festool sander is superior using Granate disks and dust collection… you pay for quality, reliability, quiet running, and results."
"Best? Festool Rotex."
"A good cyclonic separator (Oneida or Festool or similar) will take out probably 99%+ of dust."
#2
Mirka
4.8
(18)
"I vote for Mirka , can go allday without even straining you."
"I have both and I believe the mirka dust extractor performs better."
"Festool is good no doubt, but you definitely have to put Mirka and Surfprep right there with them and I love my Mirka knockoff."
"I’ve spent a lot of hours with a Mirka Deros (great), various festool sanders (great but not as great as the Mirka)."
"Money not an obstacle would have to go Mirka. The Cadillac of sanding. You should get a deros if dust is a concern."
"I absolutely love it."
"It is a versatile work horse and the ergonomics and dust collection are unparalleled."
"Is game changer for our finishing."
"There are some $400, $500, and $600 sanders by Festool, Deros, Mirka, 3m, that are better at absolutely everything, including vibration."
"There are some $400, $500, and $600 sanders by Festool, Deros, Mirka, 3m, that are better at absolutely everything, including vibration."
#3
Bosch
4.3
(8)
"It’s a great tool. It’s got a lot of power."
"Makes the best budget sanders out there."
"The Bosch is a good value for lighter use."
"I use a Bosch half-sheet sander sometimes. It's surprisingly aggressive and I like it a lot."
"I ended up getting a Bosch that I like and the dust collection is good."
"They were both fine. Bosch fit my hand a bit better."
"Bosch and Dewalt both make a couple ROS for around $80 that are pretty well regarded."
"I’ve found my little bosch ROS to have decent dust collection for a sander in the ~$100 category."
#4
Makita
4.4
(7)
"I went with the makita and have no regrets."
"My wife loves the DBO180 so much that she won't let me use it when there's sanding to be done on our projects."
"I’ve put in hundreds of hours on a makita, before upgrading to a mirka and the difference is unbelievable."
"Makita right angle drill and 3" sanding pads."
"I have a Makita 5" sander that works well."
"For the same price I'd get the Makita BO380DZ."
"New lxt palm sander?"
#5
DeWalt
4.5
(6)
"I'm still running my dewalt, but i got some 3m discs and am blown away."
"Buy a Dewalt again."
"My current DeWalt is about 25 years old and still kicking."
"A disposable Dewalt is always my recommendation."
"In general corded sanders are better."
"I like the DeWalt I currently have."
#6
Milwaukee
4.4
(5)
"I have yet to find a better value for the price on the Milwaukee m12 detail sander."
"I heard people love them for 3d printing."
"I use a Milwaukee 45° electric drill."
"There is a M12 detail sander ([2535](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-12V-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-3-in-Random-Orbital-Detail-Sander-2535-20/330838836))"
"The M12 detail sander is nice."
#7
WEN
4.2
(5)
"I have the Wen combo sander and love it. I beat the ever loving snot out of it and it just keeps trucking along."
"It had good reviews."
"I'm planning on picking up the $150 WEN for my next bigger job."
"For DIY, and light use, consensus has always been that the WEN via amazon is what to purchase."
"I do recommend connecting it to a dust collector though, as it will get full of sawdust."
#8
Unknown Sander
5.0
(4)
"Fantastic machine"
"Highly recommend it!! Total workhorse."
"I love it."
"I highly recommend this tool."
#9
Woodturner's Wonders
4.0
(5)
"I just ordered the wood turners wonders inertia sander."
"I use the Woodturners Wonders angle drill."
"I like the ergonomics of this one."
"Been using this setup for years."
"I like wood Turner wonders stuff for sanding."
#10
Dynabrade
4.5
(4)
"They are light, superbly balanced and easy to adapt to standard dust collection."
"I love my dynabrades personally."
"Dynabrade."
"I've had a dynabraid for 10 years now maybe more, it's been ran over 4 times and has been powered by the Niagara falls for years and is still choching."
#11
Porter Cable
4.5
(4)
"Chances are I will own it for the rest of my life."
"I’ve got a Porter Cable that I use on a few boats and a few cars annually and have gotten 15 years with zero complaints."
"Porter cable #382"
"I have 2 Porter Cable ROS. Had for many years"
#12
Harbor Freight
4.0
(4)
"I use a cheap drill from harbor freight and three inch sanding discs."
"If all you are going to do is your windshield I'd check out Harbor Freight."
"I got mine cheap at harbor freight!"
"Cheap from Harbor Freight but also rentable. Works super fast, uses 9" discs and you can get a variety of grits."
#13
Hutchins
5.0
(3)
"There is only one. Hutchins."
"It’ll last you a very very long time as long as you oil daily."
"I've been using a Hutchins ProFinisher 500 for the last 3 years. I prefer it over Snap on"
#14
Ryobi
3.5
(4)
"Ryobi is great."
"I’m a cordless Ryobi person."
"I have the Ryobi and a Black and decker (both were given to me) and they do the job."
"I get about 20 minutes of sanding out of a Ryobi 1.5Ah battery."
#15
Ridgid
4.7
(3)
"I have the Ridgid and love it, can't really comment on the others."
"I have the Rigid '5 Amp Corded Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander' that I bought on a whim because it was on sale and it rocks."
"The Ridgid hooked up to my dust collector is already basically dust free… and not $$$$."
#16
3M
4.3
(3)
"The newer 3M Xtract sanders are a big step up from the Makita, Dewalts, and Milwaukees."
"I've heard the 3M xtract sander of the best but it's also like $500"
"If possible get one with a vacuum connection helps keep dust down."
#17
Surf Prep
4.3
(3)
"If you’re gonna get serious look into surf prep, festool, and mirka."
"Look up surf prep sander"
"Look into it. Sounds a little more like what you want."
#18
Corded Sander
4.5
(2)
"Thank you all. I decided to go with the corded based on your feedbacks."
"I use a corded sander for multiple reasons: Sanding can take a while, and batteries don’t last a while."
#19
Dremel
4.0
(2)
"Dremel variable speed with a drum attachment."
"Dremel is the best company for these types of tools."
#20
SurfPrep
5.0
(1)
"Ideal for detailed work and contours."
#21
Reeder Products
5.0
(1)
"The support for their products is amazing."
#22
Uneeda
5.0
(1)
"The different stiffness pads make it the absolute best!"
#23
Rupes
5.0
(1)
"You might check out Rupes."
#24
Surfprep
5.0
(1)
"If you're currently sanding between coats by hand, it'll pay for itself in one job."
#25
Origin
5.0
(1)
"I'm really pleased with mine from origin. Variable speed, very well designed and built."
#26
Sander
5.0
(1)
"Just got that sander! It's great!"
#27
Harbor Freight Orbital 1/4 Sheet Sander
5.0
(1)
"Harbor freight $19.99"
#28
Matco
5.0
(1)
"Honestly I bought a matco 6inch da. Night and day difference between that and the 3m the shop has. Almost no vibration"
#29
3M Cubitron
5.0
(1)
"Buy a random orbit sander (ROS) (air powered if you have a big enough compressor)..."
#30
Abranet
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the Abranet for heavier layers."
#31
Cordless Sander
4.0
(1)
"I have both: Cordless for a quick grab and sand job, but wired for a big finishing job."
#32
WEN 6377 Drywall Sander
4.0
(1)
"It's budget-friendly and seems to handle occasional use well."
#33
Black and Decker
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using a little black and decker mouse sander for years."
#34
Drywall Sander
4.0
(1)
"It's perfect for that price. It is a cordless one so a nice thing, well built and works smoothly."
#35
Combo Belt/Spindle Sander
4.0
(1)
"I'm really thinking that a combo sander is the way to go now."
#36
Vibrating Palm Sander
4.0
(1)
"You probably want a vibrating palm sander. It's the bigger version of your multitool."
#37
Makita Cordless Sander
4.0
(1)
"I'm happy with it."
#38
Usand Machine
4.0
(1)
"The better option would be to rent a Usand machine, it’s a 4 head random orbit machine."
#39
3M Sander Pads
4.0
(1)
"You might wanna consider sander pads on an oscillating multi tool."
#40
ROS
4.0
(1)
"The ROS is much better for sanding out scratches."
#41
Hyde Tools
4.0
(1)
"I think a power sander is overkill for small jobs like that."
#42
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"The craftsman 21" belt sander is a pretty economical beast. Better than the 18" belts imo."
#43
Chicago Pneumatic
4.0
(1)
"I like my Chicago Pnuematic"
#44
Rigid
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Rigid vacuum for it. I have less than $200 in it and it works just as well as a Porter Cable power sander."
#45
Random Orbital Sander
4.0
(1)
"I'd buy smooth plywood for starters and use a random orbital sander for smoothing out the cut ends."
#46
Belt Sander
4.0
(1)
"Belt sander. 50-80 grit will feel "safe", 120 will feel pretty nice for plywood."
#47
Delta Sander
4.0
(1)
"Depending on how much you need to grind off, also look into a delta sander for the small stuff."
#48
Detail Sanders
4.0
(1)
"Detail sanders can be pretty cheap and useful for tight spaces."
#49
Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee
4.0
(1)
"Cordless sanders will always be far less than ideal."
#50
TOTAL
4.0
(1)
"If you want something better than the cheap ones on Amazon."
#51
Sorby
4.0
(1)
"It works really well most of the time."
#52
Metabo
4.0
(1)
"Check out the metabo right angle random orbit 3” disks."
#53
Bauer
4.0
(1)
"Put this in your search bar: "Harbor freight angle drill.""
#54
Ameribrade
4.0
(1)
"I have an Ameribrade and think its fantastic."
#55
Jet
4.0
(1)
"Can't comment on those brands, but id take a look at the jet."
#56
Dewalt
4.0
(1)
"I've got a nice random orbital dewalt battery sander with vacuum attachment."
#57
Pole Sander
3.0
(1)
"I think a power sander is overkill for small jobs like that."
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