What D/A are you using?

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I find myself in the market for a new D/A sander to use for automotive purposes. The only one I have is a small electric (corded, which is fine by me) DeWalt unit I bought years ago when I was doing more woodwork. It's good for polishing operations and such but it's throw leaves a bit to be desired. I think it's around 3/16 and I'm reading 5/16 is a better throw for removing paint etc. I've already got the HF version of the SCT so for large areas I'm covered but that doesn't help when I'm working on smaller things or tighter areas.

So as the post title reads, what D/A are you using that you would recommend.

I'm hoping to stay in the 100-200 range and will be looking at a 3M palm type air powered 6" D/A later today.

Thoughts?
 
Keep in mind that the OP wanted to stay under $200. If you take care of your air tools properly, they should last a long time. I put a few drops of oil in mine every time I use them. For example, have a Sears DA sander that still works. I have purchased several AirCat air tools from TP Tools that are amazing. They have a 6” Aircat DA for $131 that would be a fantastic tool for the price for you. It is made from light weight composites.

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harrisonm said:
Keep in mind that the OP wanted to stay under $200. If you take care of your air tools properly, they should last a long time. I put a few drops of oil in mine every time I use them. For example, have a Sears DA sander that still works. I have purchased several AirCat air tools from TP Tools that are amazing. They have a 6” Aircat DA for $131 that would be a fantastic tool for the price for you. It is made from light weight composites.

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Thanks!

Tool maintenance is always important so good point on the oil. It's for that reason I'm not opposed to buying used if I can do it in person. That said people don't usually sell their good stuff :)

I've looked at AirCat for other things such is extended reach 3" cutter etc and they seem to have a good reputation in the budget space.

thanks for the suggestion.
 
I have been using IR ones for years now. But have not bought one in awhile.
I have one for each kind of paper. Velcro and Stick-On. But maintain them. My Die Grinders last too for same reason. Plus clean dry air may have helped.
May be a case of don't make them like they used to as well.
 
Kendog 170 said:
I have 6' & 8" National Detroit D/A's. I'm shocked at what they are going for these days.
https://www.amazon.com/National-Detroit-DAQ-6-Inch-Sander/dp/B000HT6P4E/?tag=fabo03-20
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Try here:
https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/ca...mE9T06Pyp0gYkgZbfOfIWtp-RDbF7KSKLi00NCHoQ9Uk-
I was never a fan of that particular style of DA, always found them too aggressive for featheredging and finish work before paint. Give the Hutchins 4500 a try, you wont be disappointed! Everyone I knew who worked in a quality shop always used Hutchins for good reason.
 

Cuda416 said:
I find myself in the market for a new D/A sander to use for automotive purposes. The only one I have is a small electric (corded, which is fine by me) DeWalt unit I bought years ago when I was doing more woodwork. It's good for polishing operations and such but it's throw leaves a bit to be desired. I think it's around 3/16 and I'm reading 5/16 is a better throw for removing paint etc. I've already got the HF version of the SCT so for large areas I'm covered but that doesn't help when I'm working on smaller things or tighter areas.

So as the post title reads, what D/A are you using that you would recommend.

I'm hoping to stay in the 100-200 range and will be looking at a 3M palm type air powered 6" D/A later today.

Thoughts?
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I sold National Detroit for almost 3 decades. I didn't get a chance to sell one again to the same customer. They lasted forever. And if they didn't, MAC Tools had an excellent repair department that could rebuild them back to good as new.
 
Just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone for the suggestions and education. I'm gonna hold off for a bit and do some more research while my funds accumulate a bit more after having to buy some sheet metal for my Cuda'.

Once again, always learning from this site.

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