[Chevelle-list] D/A Sander???

[John Nasta]

A D/A (Dual Action) sander is very different from an orbital sander.


> From: "Rick Schaefer" <rickas at gmail.com>
>
>
>   I'm gonna try my hand at some rust repair.    I bought some 6 inch  
>  sanding pads for use with a D/A sander.    Question is :  Is my   
> electric Porter/Cable Random Orbital sander equivalent to  a D/A??    
>     I want to repair & repaint the sides below the lower trim on my   
> el camino.
>
>    Also Sears has 2 D/A's in stock.   Low profile model for $100-   
> believe it said 12000 RPM it uses 7cfm.     Or a taller D/A that   
> uses 4.5cfm @ $70 and its 10000RPM.     OR ???? if I need a true   
> D/A.     Thanx.
> --
> Rick Schaefer
> 72 TPI El Camino