DeWalt Random Orbital Sander

Sanding by hand is a character-building exercise that nobody needs to repeat. DeWalt's 5-inch random orbital sander spins the pad at 12,000 OPM while simultaneously orbiting it in an elliptical pattern — meaning no swirl marks, even if your technique is terrible. Hook-and-loop pads swap in seconds. The dust collection bag actually works (use it — sanding dust is no joke for your lungs). Refinishing a table, prepping cabinets for paint, smoothing wood filler on a patch — this tool earns its keep.