That particular sander is a belt only, and is a lot less expensive from Harbor Freight. I have one, but recently replaced it with a 1" belt/5" disk combo Rikon sander.If your hands cramp holding a vibrating sander might exacerbate the problem. I would suggest a small bench belt/disk sander.
Here's an inexpensive example:
https://a.co/4FJknymbo
Steve Shannon
Thanks for catching that. I have an older one from Dremel, but if I were to do it again I'd get something bigger.That particular sander is a belt only, and is a lot less expensive from Harbor Freight. I have one, but recently replaced it with a 1" belt/5" disk combo Rikon sander.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-in-x-30-in-belt-sander-61728.html
https://www.rockler.com/rikon-50-151-1-x-30-belt-sander-5-disc-sander
For a small handheld sander, I have a Craftsman NexTec multi-tool that has several sanding attachments. I really like it, but it might be difficult for you to hold. Home Depot has several cordless handheld sanders.
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-nex...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5
https://www.homedepot.com/s/cordless%20sander?NCNI-5
I have a big stationary sander. But the 1" is very handy.Thanks for catching that. I have an older one from Dremel, but if I were to do it again I'd get something bigger.
Steve Shannon
Here is one I found but be warned, it is from Micromark and therefore expensive.Is there a small hand held electic sander that you guys could recomend. I want one for sanding body tube spirals and balsa fins so nothing real powerful. My hands cramp up badly within minutes of sanding with sand paper.
It surprises me that it is not a variable speed.Here is one I found but be warned, it is from Micromark and therefore expensive.
https://www.micromark.com/Micro-Sander
I was very reluctant to buy it because of its price tag but I have been very impressed with it. It is very high quality. The replacement heads can go into a lot of places that fingertips cannot. The head only oscillates back and forth, not in a rotary motion, but with the rounded rod head, the rod goes back and forth. It is great for small fillets!
It surprises me that it is not a variable speed.