The Black+Decker random orbital sander utilizes hook-and-loop sanding ... the Chicago sander comes with interchangeable 2-inch and 3-inch backing pads and 60 sandpaper discs.

Most of our test sanders are random-orbit types with a round pad measuring 5 or 6 inches across. Random orbit means the pad spins and oscillates in, just that, a random orbital motion. This ...

The big difference is the base of the sander. Rather than the pointed pads used by palm sanders, orbital sanders use special circular sanding pads that hook onto a round base. When an orbital ...