The 10 Best Pneumatic Sanders

Whether you’re cleaning up welds or grinding wood, the Astro Pneumatic 3037 (about $85) will provide the force you need to get the job done right. That being said, it’s nimble enough to maneuver in hard-to-reach areas, and its speed is easy to adjust using its well-placed dial.

A versatile, high-speed tool at an affordable price, the Ingersoll Rand Edge (appx. $59) should satisfy hobbyists and contractors alike. Controlling the pace is simple with its well-designed trigger, and it’s pretty quiet, which your family and coworkers will appreciate.

It’s capable of handling detailed projects, but exerting its considerable power is the bread and butter of the Chicago Pneumatic CP7268 (about $111). It’s built to last, with a comfortable curved grip and tough clamps for keeping the sandpaper locked in place.

When you consider how well the Neiko 30070A (around $85) typically performs on jobs that range from removing rust to buffing car paint, it’s a pretty impressive value. The auxiliary arm makes it even easier to wield, and helps improve your accuracy, to boot.

While it definitely won’t be mistaken for a multipurpose tool, the Shop Fox D4594 (around $77) will work like a charm if you need to apply precise contours to an object that’s too small or fragile to subject to a large sander. It’s super light and simple to maneuver.

The two-finger trigger on the Chicago Pneumatic CP7200S (about $107) is sensitive enough to ensure you’re in full command of the tool without causing soreness after you’ve been using it for a while. It’s not the most powerful option, but it’s great for detail work.

It’s best to tackle jobs that entail eliminating spot welds or grinding rivets with a robust belt model, like the Astro Pneumatic 3036 (around $70), which delivers speedy, consistent strokes. It’s very fast at removing materials like paint, which helps you save time on the job.

A convenient dial on the side of the Chicago Pneumatic CP870 (about $54) allows you to regulate the airflow precisely as you sand. It consumes quite a bit of air at full throttle, but it’s easy to adjust the intake to a lower setting for projects that require less power.

It’s a little pricey, but the Ingersoll-Rand 4151 (appx. $122) feels fluid in your hand as you buff up your vehicle or put a sleek finish on a wooden table. You can adjust the speed based on what you’re trying to accomplish, and storage is easy, thanks to its compact size.

The DeWalt DWMT70781L (appx. $90) runs at 12,000 rotations per minute, which produces enough power to smooth edges, remove coats of paint or eliminate surface rust efficiently. It doesn’t vibrate much, and it’s backed by a three-year manufacturer’s warranty.