To determine how well each sander’s random orbital operation fared ... although the thinner rubber coating was less “grippy” for my palm and fingers. Because of this and its below average ...

Get the Chicago Pneumatic random orbital sander on Amazon or at Walmart. For light-duty sanding with an easy-to-control palm sander, check out the Bosch 5-Inch Random Orbital Sander/Polisher.

The nice thing about working with wood for DIY projects versus metal or masonry is that wood is relatively softer and lighter. You can lift a chunk of wood with just your hands, combine boards ...