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A disc sander is quite a simple power tool that has been used since long for grinding of plastic and wooden surfaces. It consists of a circular wheel on the periphery of which is attached a sandpaper. The arrangement is mounted on a vice bench. On being powered by a motor, the wheel along with the sandpaper rotates and provides finishing to the desired job. Once the sandpaper is worn, it can be replaced easily.

The range of power tools of all major manufacturers like Ryobi and Black & Decker includes a disc sander. The BD4600 from Ryobi offers the dual facility of belt and disc sanding, thus making it multifunctional. Its installation is very simple. Adjustment of die-cast aluminum table with miter gauge allows working with either the belt or the disc. It has a powerful induction motor and offers dependable performance. The BD4600 comprises a built-in vacuum system. You can get belt speed of up to 1,900 feet per minute while the disc is designed to attain a speed of 3,450.

Black & Decker has on offer the BDSA 100 4-Inch Belt and 6-Inch Disc sander. It has a powerful 5.2 amp motor, and suits a variety of sanding operations. Depending upon the nature of job at hand, the belt unit can be positioned either horizontally or vertically. It comes with a dust extraction arrangement and is warranted for two years.

Makita also presents a model known as the GV5000. It has a 3.6 amp motor with a 5-inch disc, making it perfect for certain applications like paint removal and wood floors smoothing. It is powerful lightweight sander and has a no-load speed of 4,500 rpm. Other noteworthy features include a ball and needle bearing, and a lock-on trigger switch for continuous operation.

The other model of disc sander that deserves a mention is the G7297 from Grizzly. This heavy-duty machine has a powerful 1HP motor with a rating of 10 amps and attains a speed of 1,725 RPM. Its other features include an 8 1/4″ x 17 1/4″ cast aluminum table with an inbuilt dust port. Users all over have acclaimed this power tool from Grizzly, one of the most reliable manufacturers of power tools.