SKIL 7492-02 2.8 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander With Pressure Control

This sander has seen quite a bit of use since I have owned it, that said there are some things to note. The build quality is great, overall a sturdy little unit with a greatly appreciated light up sensor that allows you to see when you are in danger of burning out the motor. This is especially helpful when loaning it out to friends or family who may want to grind the sander into the wood harder than they ought to. The major issue is the dust collection on the back. I have used a bunch of Sanders over the years and this one tends to get the dust collection filter broken off. I have never had it happen to myself, but friends and family have busted these off a number of times. The major issue with this is that the dust collector/filter is just as costly as a brand new sander. There should be a cheap alternative that dissuades just tossing out a unit rather than being able to effectively service it. Same goes for the adhesion pad. Mine has seen lots of use and still has great functionality, but over time the fraying kills the pads and they are expensive to replace as opposed to getting a new sander all together.Overall, it'll last you quite a while if you don't kill the motor, snap off the dust collection filter, or overheat the velcro padding.

I needed a sander in order to refinish an 8 foot desk and after reviewing what type of sander I should use (Belt, Orbit, Random Orbit) I went with Random Orbit because it seemed the most multipurpose and user friendly. I actually found this particular sander in Menards but it was cheaper on Amazon (at the time) so I ordered it here. I used the sander on the desk this past weekend and it was perfect and really easy to use. It came with one pad each of 80, 150 (if I remember correctly), and 220 grit sandpaper. After removing the old finish on the desk, I sanded it with the 150 grit pretty heavily in order to remove any leftover finish, then I used the 220 for a couple more pass overs as the wood stain that I bought recommended. After the stain, I used a spray on finish that said that I needed to sand the finish with 220 grit between coats, so I used this sander for that as well. I only passed over the finish once though as to not overly sand off the layer of finish. This sander was really perfect for all aspects of this project and I see myself using it a lot more in the future. And the clear dust collecting container was a real plus. I emptied it often anyway, but with it being clear I could make sure that I was emptying it completely.

Yes, it's mostly plastic, but what isn't these days?Velcro has just the right amount of grip, and this works exceptionally well with Diablo brand sanding meshes. The air filter works fairly well - still dusty, but better than any other sander I've used.I was worried the pressure lights would be a little gimmacky, and perhaps it is, but for a beginner, learning how hard to press for best sanding is useful.Been giving this a good workout for over nine moths now, and the only problem I've had is that the locking tabs on the dust collector broke off. (Still stays on fine without them though.)I guess the only real downside is that they didn't make the dust collector able to open. Dear Skil engineers, if you put dust into something... you eventually want to get it out again. I mean, hello?? So -1 star for that.

I love this sander. I hate sanding. I have sinus problems which means I have to be very careful about dust, and must always wear a mask. But this sander has an excellent dust collection attachment which is very effective and really works to keep the dust down to a minimum. As you work through the sandpaper grits from coarse to fine you can easily change the pads in just a few seconds. This sander is a workhorse. I use mine for woodworking and find I can take off too much if I am not careful. I hate sanding, but this sander really saves on the effort it takes to get a wood project whipped out in no time. It's easy to use, has great features, a reasonable price, and best of all it does the job fast.

To be fair upfront the only thing I can compare this too is the Dewalt Square Sheet Sander, this is hands down better. The dust collection is superb! I always recommend wearing a mask when sanding, but the dust collection on this unit is almost good enough to not require one. Additionally it is easy to take the collection filter off and save your dust for filling in imperfections in your project. Sander came with three sheets varying from 80-220 grit. The pressure control is accurate and the sander dosnt vibrate you to death like the Dewalt Square Sheet Sander, this may be because it is a random orbit and this is my first random orbit. For the money this is a great deal for a weekend wood worker.

Works very well. You can reduce costs by ordering sanding disks online. At stores, they come five or so to a package, but online you can get about 50 for much less than at a store. We've finished some furniture with it with good results. Good product.

I have been using an older orbital finish sander that takes sheets and wanted the convenience and versatility of the random orbital sander. I shopped around a lot as my price range is rather low and this one stood out - I am very happy with my selection. It works very well, exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to sanding now. Really.I am not sure about the pressure gauge as I do not push that hard on it, maybe good for stripping or shaping but I have been mostly finish sanding and this has been excellent.I do not think you can go wrong with this if it is under $35

Whatever you do, be extremely careful emptying the filter. The filter is held i n place by two small plastic claws that are easy to break off if you bang the filter to get sawdust to jar loose. And guess what? There are no replacement filters. Well, there are, but it would be cheaper to just buy another sander. And Skil knows this, heh heh heh.

En México es difícil encontrar una lijadora circular (orbital). En casi todas las tiendas de herramientas sólo se encuentra lijadoras cuadradas o de banda. El precio es bueno comparada con la opción de Dewalt disponible en Homedepot México. Se recomienda su compra para quienes les gusta hacer proyectos y mejoras en casa: la herramienta hará el trabajo.De igual forma, es pertinente hacer notar que, en virtud de que la herramienta no es fácil de conseguir en tiendas, las refacciones de la marca (papel lija) no se consiguen tan fácil; sin embargo, el papel lija disponible para otra marcas debe funcionar con ésta.

Cumplió las expectativas que nesecito

Todavía no lo uso

Es una gran lijadora, el problema es que su micro filtro no sirve de nada. Es más ultil conectarlo a la aspidadora y dejar trabajar a ambas. Lo malo es el gran ruido que eso genera.

Me gustó el precio, pero al parecer fue reparada ya que había restos de una pieza quebrada