Even though they may look similar, orbital and random orbit sanders have different sanding actions. An orbital sander vibrates in tiny circles and is great for finish sanding. A random orbit sander rotates while vibrating, resulting in a much more aggressive cutting tool. Watch this video to find out more.

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