What are the different Ryobi Sanders used for?

Types of sanders 

Random orbit sander 
The most common type of orbital sander. 

• Spins the sanding disc while moving it in small ellipses or “orbits”. 

This dual action creates a random sanding pattern, reducing swirl marks often left by standard orbital sanders. 

• Suitable for both rough sanding and fine finishing on most surface areas.
• Ideal for flat surfaces, that require a neat finish. 

Detail sander 
Also known as palm sanders or finish sanders. 

• Compact design, finishing with a point on the pad. 
• Sandpaper is usually attached using a hook-and-loop system. 
• Suitable for fine finishing and smaller surface areas.
• Ideal for getting into corners and along edges. 

Belt sander 
Designed for heavy-duty material removal and smoothing large surfaces. 

• Uses a continuous loop of sandpaper mounted on two drums. 
• Provides fast material removal but requires careful handling to avoid gouging. 
• Best suited for initial sanding or levelling before moving to finer finishing tools.
• Ideal for sanding large, flat areas such as floors, doors, and worktops.