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   webby | Dec 26, 2009 06:51pm | #1

   I have a dewalt random orbit and a PC random orbit sander. It seems to me that all vibrate a little. Woodworking suppliers sell anti vibration gloves designed to dampen the vibration.

   prolonged use can cause permanent damage over the years.

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   DDay | Dec 26, 2009 09:09pm | #2

   Use a vac/dust extractor while sanding. It probably won't help much with the vibration but it will keep the pad cooler, add longer life to the sandpaper and will get the sanding done quicker.

   I only have one festool sander and it is nice but that does vibrate some just not nearly as much. Check out craigslist in your areas or ebay once in a while and you'll see some deals on festool sanders from time to time. I also like bosch sanders too.

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   Ledebuhr1 | Dec 26, 2009 09:33pm | #3

   I have it hooked up to a Fein vaccum. Its nearly dustless in this setup. I didnt know if a lot of vibration in a random orbit was the way they all are or just my model.

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   Snort | Dec 27, 2009 12:44pm | #5

   I've gone through 3 5"
   I've gone through 3 5" DeWalts. I liked them fine, just wore them out. My son gave me the Bosch a couple of years ago. Seems to fit me better. Much better balance and less vibration make it much easier to control.

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   fingers | Dec 27, 2009 12:05pm | #4

   I don't know which sanders
   I don't know which sanders vibrate less than others. I think I've heard there is a European safety standard for vibration transmitted to the users hands. I do know that the effect on your hands is a function of the amount of energy in the vibration and the amount of time it is being held. I think it's also worse if you hold the sander in a tight death-grip. If that's true about a European standard, I would imagine Fein and Festool might be a bit easier on your hands but that's just a guess.

   I do know that you need to be careful because the numbness can be permanent and gets worse with age. Of course I ignored my own advice when I was young and foolish. Now I've got a slightly numb fingertip on my left third finger.

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   Kowboy | Dec 27, 2009 10:12pm | #6

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf2R81aFjdU&feature=player_embedded

   Watch the end for smoothness.

   Kowboy

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   cussnu2 | Dec 29, 2009 09:14am | #7

   I don't have one but the PC
   I don't have one but the PC model Norm uses that is shaped more like an angle grinder looks like it would help isolate the vibration a little better. You hand isn't directly over the rotation in this setup.