What size compressor do you have? Air sanders typically require "larger" compressors for continuous operation due to their higher CFM requirements. I f you r compressor isn't large enough the operation of the sander will be intermittant and you won't be happy. The advantage of the air tool is that the air stream cleans the moving parts of dust.
I use both electric and air sanders.
Nolan
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GKDINC Member
Posts: 1813 From: East Tawas MI Registered: Dec 2001
The major difference between the two is the speed of the sanding pad. With electric, you're stuck at one speed whereas the air sander is adjustable. If you don't have a large compressor, you can do a little at a time or as long as the compressor holds a good air pressure. But, if you do have a smaller compressor, don't overwork it, either. Let it catch up and cool, and a fan blowing on the compressor head is also a good idea for long work sessions.
Mark
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Gkayeasr Member
Posts: 110 From: North, Delaware, USA Registered: Feb 2005
If you are not that experienced in doing paint or body work an electric vari speed random orbit sander would be your best bet, using a air powered sander runs at a higher rpm and and will remove alot of material fast and possibly too much. Also the electric sander will create less dust.
Just my 2 cents.
Good luck !!!
Glenn, 87 Gt 49 Hudson John Deere Tractor
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