Belt v/s Random Orbital Sander for table

Submitted by Archer on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 13:08

I'll be building a farmhouse table in a couple months when we move and I'm collecting tools now. I was given an air powered random orbital sander for Christmas and am wondering if I should return it and get a good belt sander instead to work on the table top. Thoughts? Thanks!

claydowling

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 15:57

The random orbital is pretty good, and I'd stick with it. It you want to make the top really smooth and level a jointer plane is your best bet, but it's probably overkill unless you're going to be doing large panel glue ups.