Completing a DIY project means being well-equipped with the right tools ... on hand. But no wood-based project is complete without a proper sanding, and for that, you'll need an orbital sander.

Q: In a previous column, you suggested that a homeowner use an orbital hand sander ... three tools are used to prepare the old hardwood floor for a new finish. A large drum sander cuts a wide ...

Orbital sanders are built with a hook and loop pad that uses removable sanding discs, so as long as you have a wide enough range of sanding discs on hand ... my options to tools with five-inch ...