A better, but slightly more expensive DA is this: _http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98895_ (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98895)
They used to make one a bit more expensive than this one and that is the model I have. Seems like it was $60 for the one I have. Mechanically I think they are identical so that isn't really an issue. I think palm sanders are easier to hold on to for an extended period of time, they are easier to control, and I think they get into smaller places. One thing to remember on DA sanders. Don't bear down on them as it defeats the orbital part of the sander. You should be able to tell when it quits doing the orbital "jitter" and back off on the pressure. It doesn't take muscle to run one. They are also not for getting long flat areas straight. The footprint of the sander is too small for that. They do make a 10" version of these, but they are pricey. A couple hundred bucks isn't uncommon. I don't think one is needed for a KR unless you are a tool guy and just have to have it. Also, a DA sander is an air hog. I have a 5 HP dual stage quincy (about $1500) and not a problem, but I also have a 5 HP single stage, two cylinder compressor (about $350) and it won't keep up. You can go a while on the smaller compressor, but not continuous. They use air almost as fast as a small sand blaster! Kevin Golden Harrisonville, MO In a message dated 12/7/2009 8:24:21 A.M. Central Standard Time, kr2coo...@comcast.net writes: http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=da+sander
