SKIL 5” Random Orbital Sander with Cyclonic Dust Box & 3pc Sanding Sheet - SR211601, Multicolor

This sander works great. It’s super easy to use and does a great job on word products. For those concerned with sawdust, this is a sander. It sands/smoothed wood and produces sawdust. The dust collection works great and captures most of the sawdust. Do not use this sander in your kitchen or Living room as it produces sawdust.

Satisfactorily sanded at a good rate. I don’t generally use this for leveling, but rather rounding edges and pointed use when reducing a knot.This was purchased to replace a 5 inch Bosch, eight hole sander that I had owned for many years that finally gave up the ghost. This sander, like the Bosch, is satisfactory for my purposes, maneuverable enough to effectively sand surfaces in relatively restrictive areas.

I recently purchased this Orbital Sander, and it has quickly become one of my go-to tools for woodworking projects. From the moment I started using it, I was impressed by how powerful and efficient it is. The motor provides smooth, consistent power, making sanding jobs feel effortless, even on tougher surfaces like hardwoods.One of the standout features is its comfortable, ergonomic design. It’s lightweight and fits perfectly in my hand, allowing me to work for extended periods without discomfort. The vibration is minimal, which really helps reduce fatigue compared to other sanders I’ve used in the past. The dust collection system is also surprisingly effective, keeping my workspace much cleaner and reducing the need for post-project cleanup.The orbital motion ensures that the sander leaves a smooth, swirl-free finish, and it’s great for both large surfaces and detailed corners. Swapping out sandpaper discs is quick and easy thanks to the hook-and-loop system, which stays secure during use but peels off effortlessly when it’s time for a change.In summary, this orbital sander is an excellent investment for anyone who does regular sanding work, whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional. It’s powerful, user-friendly, and delivers great results. Highly recommend!

Alright, so I picked up this SKIL Sander (SR211601) and put it to work when I finished my garage. Overall, I'd say it's a solid tool, especially considering the price point.For what I paid, this thing is a really great deal. It truly did work like a charm on the drywall – it handled the job smoothly and efficiently, making quick work of it. It feels good in the hand and just gets the job done without any fuss.My only real gripe, as is often the case with these types of tools, is the dust collector. It comes with a dust box, and yeah, it does collect some dust, which is better than nothing. But you'll still have a good amount of dust flying around. So if you're doing a big sanding job, definitely plan on wearing a mask and maybe hooking it up to a shop vac if you can, or just be ready for a bit of a dusty aftermath.Overall, this SKIL sander is a great pick for affordable DIY work at home — just don’t expect much from the dust collection.

Great essyvto use versatile positinging and not too heavy sanderLove the plastic sawdust case easy to remove and rinse out to keep off sawdust accumulatioztrong motor and sand paper discusses last long hours when stripping and prepping furniture to refinish

Easy to use and ti gets to work done. An outdoor table had mildew on it. We sanded it and stained it and it looks great.

So far this thing is amazing. It might not be the most powerful sander out there but the dust collection on this thing is so good that it doesn’t even matter. It’s powerful enough to do fast work, but the dust collection is like nothing I have seen on a unit like this without a shop vac or dust system attached to it. Hands down the cleanest sander I’ve ever used. I hope it holds up but even for the price it’s cheap enough to not worry too much. It’s reasonably quiet and feels good in the hand. Would definitely buy again.

Great for home projects. Love the sawdust collector.