Tool Test: 5-Inch Random-Orbit Sanders

Highlight: Separate sanding pads spin in opposite directions to reduce vibration.

Tester: John Scacciotti, Spanaway, Wash.

Skill level: Seasoned DIYer ("I've remodeled a Victorian home and built cabinetry.")

Used tool for: Removing planer marks from birch casing.

Verdict: "Considerably less vibration compared to my previous sander, and it removed material aggressively."

Tool stats: Single speed, 12,000 opm, 2.7 amps, 3.3 pounds, canister dust collector.

Price: About $100; Craftsman

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