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Basically, a palm sander is a power tool sander that you can grasp with one hand. In simple terms it is a smaller version of a disc sander. This tool makes a very logical option for a number of home improvement tasks or DIY projects. A palm sander often addressed as a pad sander, is designed to facilitate attaching normal sheets of sanding paper to its flat face. Most brands come with a rubberized grip for a comfortable grip and have a collection bag for collecting sanding dust.

One palm sander model from Porter Cable that has received positive reviews by customers is the 342K. This sander weighs only 6.6 lbs comes and has a powerful 2.4 amp motor. It has quite a compact frame and comes with a soft rubber grip that allows you to work very comfortably for long hours. The dust collection system of 342K from Porter Cable is efficiently designed and includes an exclusive POREX dust canister plus dual dust ports. The manufacturers offer a warranty of one year.

Bosch also offers palm sanders and one of its popular model is the 1297DK. Bosch is a renowned manufacturer of power tools in the world and is known to offer innovative designs of sander tools. One very convenient and special feature of the 1297DK is the SheetLoc Sandpaper Attachment System that facilitates quicker and easier loading of sandpaper. Its other distinguished features that give this sander tool a robust look and feel include its plastic housing, a ball bearing construction, a dust-sealed switch, and rubberized paper clamps.

Another dependable name of power tools manufacturer that should be mentioned here is Skil. One well-liked model of palm sander on offer from this manufacturer is the 7275. It has a 1.7 amp motor with flush sanding on three sides, all with a swirl free finish. This sander is particularly durable due an all ball bearing construction. The model comes with two year warranty. That’s nice feeling to have, should anything go wrong.

Skil has one more palm model on offer, the 7292-01. This is an ideal tool for turning any woodworking project. It employs an extraordinary Pressure Control Technology that warns the user if too much pressure is exerted. And, of course it has a dust collection system that uses micro filtration technology and a Clear Vue canister that comes in handy while empting the canister.