Skil 7490-01 2.6 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander

by Skil

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you want to sand more material in less time, Skil's new 5-inch random orbital sander/polisher is the right choice.

The orbital action of the sander removes twice as much material when compared with 1/4-sheet sanders. The orbital sander also has a patented easy-to-empty container Micro-Filter system that stops twice the amount of dust as other sanders. Sandpaper can be quickly changed thanks to Skil's hook & loop feature. The sander is ergonomically designed for ease of gripping and handling, and the trigger is conveniently located on top of the tool for easy one-hand operation.

The 7490-01 not only performs an exceptional sanding job, but it can also polish any smooth surface with just a quick swap from paper to pad. Think of the time that can be saved and the professional quality that can be achieved by having this tool in your workshop. --C. Dwight Barnett

Product Description

2.4A motor. Soft grip body. Uses 8 hole hook and loop sanding sheets. Dust protected switch. Available Only At Cape.

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Product Details

Product Manual [266kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 6.8 x 8.6 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C6DY2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 7490-01
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,851 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for the money., July 7, 2004

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Michael L. Mowl "Mike M." (ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 7490-01 2.6 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this sander a couple of weeks ago and I have used it nearly everyday since. I've been building an end table and a couple of different mantle clocks and have given this sander a pretty good workout. The motor is plenty powerful and I haven't noticed any swirl marks even with the 80 grit paper. I have noticed that it is not entirely dustless since it will get some light dust gathering on the base of the tool but nothing floating in the air. For $40 I don't think you can go wrong with this tool.

Mike in Tennessee

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kicks butt!!, July 28, 2006

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Will Harder "Will I Am" (Holton Ks) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 7490-01 2.6 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned this sander for well over a year and have put it through hell. I refinished my kitchen cabinets (75 hours), smoothed the siding on my house for repainting (100 hours) and not to mention the countless things my wife has for me to sand (25 hours). After all that the sander is still kickin butt. Even with a 60 grit paper there were no swirl marks or gouges on any of it. It is very light weight and the vibration is nothing to complain about. There are only two complaints I have 1 is dust collector will not stay on tool and cannot find a replacement hook and loop backing pad for it anywhere. Well I guess that is what you get for the money.

4.0 out of 5 stars Sands very well, dust collection worthless., February 7, 2008

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David Hostetler "SuperDave3006" (League City, Texas U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 7490-01 2.6 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I picked one of these sanders up to replace an old Makita quarter sheet palm sander that keeps spitting the pad off. while sanding. I like the operation of the random orbit better as it leaves no swirl marks, and makes quick work of the VERY uneven pine stock I am working with. This sander uses a hook & loop type sanding media, so you have to be careful not to pick up the sticky back sanding media for this sander. The dust collection system uses the holes in the mounting pad and with them plugged up you are in for a dust storm in your shop! A quick swap to the right sanding media, full cleaning of the sander, and a retry resulted in much less dust, but still not low enough dust levels to not need a dust mask.

Overall I am happy with the purchase. I do not believe there is a sander out there that has dust collection that works as advertised. This one is as good or better than the competitors in its category.