WEN 6301 Electric Detailing Palm Sander

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 4,979 ratings

Price: 19.22

Last update: 09-08-2024


About this item

Features a 3.75 x 5.5 inch pad with an angled tip for precision work
Powerful one-amp motor provides 13,500 OPM
Lightweight design weighs in at a mere two pounds
Dust collection port helps minimize loose sawdust
Velcro base pad allows for simple sandpaper removal and installation

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Top reviews from the United States

John S.D. Glaus
5.0 out of 5 stars Ease of use, effectiveness and convenience
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
When sanding in tight corners and under railings this device performs magnificently. Slip on, slip off sandpaper is another feature which makes the work effortless. I have completed the sanding of a deck and screens. The ease of going from floor to panels is exceptionally practical.
Robert B. Gillies
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice 5 inch orbital sander.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
This is a nice little 5 inch orbital sander. I bought it because of the brand and that it has variable speed. It is reasonably priced. I also have a Wen belt sander which is better if you need to remove a lot of material. This sander is more for finishing or for smaller projects. I find that it basically does the same thing as a sander that uses a 1/3 or 1/2 sheet of regular sandpaper. Not much difference between the two so maybe you don't need both. Wen products seem to be well made especially for their price range. Of course you can buy a Makita or DeWalt but you pay a lot more.
Jenna
4.0 out of 5 stars I only found one issue...
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
I bought this sander basically because I had a lot of patch work to do in my daughter's bedroom before I painted and I honestly didn't want to sand all of the spots by hand. Using this sander was easy and made getting all of the patch work nice and smooth in literally no time at all. It does come with an attachment piece that allows you to connect to the hose on your vacuum cleaner but unless I'm just stupid, the piece wouldn't even fit into my hose. Other than that, gold product for a good price. It gets the job done. I just have a mess to clean up is all
Mochi's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
I was searching for an inexpensive, high-quality palm sander. This is it! It works really smoothly and produces minimal dust when I use it on my antique wood furniture. I adore using this! I heartily endorse it!
Alexis
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT for efficiency & easy use
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
I absolutely LOVE this!!!
The size, weight, & shape are easy to guide with even just 1 hand.
The iron-like shape is much more effective than I expected & really does maneuver into corners/niches well.
I was worried that it wouldn't be as powerful since it is only 1 amp but I don't see any reason to need more amps.
I do a lot of DIY projects, but have always hated sanding, so I finally ordered this for my newest project: refinishing an old yard playset. I have chronic circulation issues in my arms & a lot of pain associated with it that is aggravated by repetitive motions -- like sanding or even using handheld tools. I am happily surprised that I used this non-stop for over 5 hours today (when my arm pain had already been flaring for days) & not only did it not further aggravate it, but it somehow alleviated the pain while I sanded!
It did come with 1 piece of 80 grit but I ordered a pack 100 grit for my project & have used 2 pieces -- it really makes more efficient use of the paper, even at softer grit.
I would absolutely & emphatically recommend this to anyone looking for an easy-to-handle, efficiency-enhancing, ergonomic tool for a great price!
Cris & Marlo
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
For the price I wasn’t sure what I was going to get, but the quality of build feels great. The sanders shape and handle works very well to ease the achey hands from long sanding sessions. The 1 through 6 adjustable speeds don’t create a lot of vibration as I was concerned about. The corded design keeps constant power. Coming from using a Milwaukee cordless orbital I kept going through all 8 of my high powered batteries during my furniture building. This ensures I can actually finish my sanding without having to wait for batteries to charge. The sander not only feels good in your hands but the dust collector works better than I expected. I have it hooked up to my dust external dust extractor but I tested the built in filter first and it did surprisingly well and keeping the majority of the dust at bay. Overall it fits well and doesn’t get hot during longer sanding sessions. I don’t expect this to last as long as a high price sander but it should work as an interim until I bite the bullet and splurge on a pricey one.
Amod B
5.0 out of 5 stars Good tool, a bit on the heavier side
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
Does the job. It would have been easier to use if it was a little lighter.
Dan H
5.0 out of 5 stars No complaints.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
Works well. I have yet to have issues with any of the WEN products I have.
Great value as well.

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