Les ponceuses à tambour sont idéales pour le surfaçage ou le ponçage du bois sur des projets à grande échelle. They are best used in projects requiring larger or more intense sanding efforts, such as floors that are heavily damaged by cupping or those with multiple layers of finish.

Orbital sanders work slower than drum sanders and are used for projects requiring less physical exertion. They are less aggressive in their sanding function, grinding away wood in an orbital motion instead of sliding. Par conséquent, elles fonctionnent à un rythme plus lent que les ponceuses à tambour, mais elles produisent généralement une surface finie plus lisse. Learn more about orbital sanders in our article, Belt Sander vs. Orbital Sander: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job.

L’utilisation d’une ponceuse orbitale est simple. Ensure you have the correct grit for the type of surface you’re sanding and attach the sandpaper to the face of the sander. Secure the piece you’re sanding to a sturdy surface, using clamps if necessary, and put on your personal protective equipment (PPE). Firmly hold the sander (it can jump from your hand), turn it on, allowing it to reach full speed before applying it to the surface, and let the sander glide across the surface without bearing down. Lorsque vous avez terminé, éteignez la ponceuse et retirez le papier abrasif. La fixation d’un système de ventilation à votre ponceuse évitera d’éparpiller la sciure de bois.