The 5-in. sander Is the one most woodworkers should buy first. It's versatile and a must for narrow surfaces such as chair legs, but there are some good reasons a 6-in, machine should be second on your list. If you do a lot of sanding, take a look at the Mirka Ceros sander (see FWW #218, p. 20). It has the light weight and low center of gravity of an air sander, yet It is electric, so there's no need for a large compressor. That said, the Ceros costs about $500, considerably more than most electric sanders.
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