SKIL 5 Random Orbital Sander with Cyclonic Dust Box 3pc Sanding Sheet - SR211601 Multicolor

Amazing sander. I needed this sander to sand down a finish of a toy kitchen for my child so I could paint it. This sander worked great and smoothed everything down pretty quickly. I love the adjustable speed and that the container holds a lot of saw dust, but I will admit that a decent amount of dust isn't captured in the container (but it was more than enough to keep me happy). This is a great addition to a tool kit for someone that needs a sander. Read more

For the price, I'll be honest, I had low expectations. I used this to rehab two 50 year old solid wood doors and of all the tools I used, this was early my favorite. It had a walking random pattern which prevented a circular dig that holding it still might do. The vacuum and dust holder worked fanatically. I used this on every part of the door it could reach. I cannot express in words the quality it gave nor the amount of time it saved in hand sanding. I am so glad I took a chance on this tool. First photo is after second is before. Read more

I’m really impressed with this random orbital sander. For the price, the quality is outstanding—it feels solid in the hand and runs smoothly. The cyclonic dust box does a great job of keeping the workspace cleaner, and the included sanding sheets made it ready to use right out of the box. I used it for a recent project, and it delivered excellent results—fast, even sanding with no swirl marks. Overall, it’s a great value tool that performs like something more expensive. Definitely recommend it for anyone who needs a reliable and affordable sander. Read more

The sander itself works well—smooth operation, good power. It gets the job done for DIY projects. However, the dust box is disappointing. It doesn’t seal properly and ends up leaking dust everywhere. Still a good value for the price, but the dust collection definitely needs work. Read more

This sander works great! The dust collector is a great addition, it does not catch all the dust but a majority of it. This is the best sander I have used to date, and I use a lot of tools daily. I'm not sure how it would hold up to the person that uses it daily, but for me as an occasional user it's more than good enough! Read more

I recently purchased the Skil 5-Inch Orbital Sander from Amazon to make my woodworking projects quicker and easier—and let me tell you, I should’ve bought this years ago. Compared to my old Black & Decker, the noise level is way quieter, which means I can sand without feeling like I'm in an airport runway. The compact size is a major win—it fits perfectly in my tool cabinet and is easy to handle for tight spaces. It's super accurate for smaller projects, giving me smooth finishes without gouging or uneven spots. The quality is exactly what I’ve come to expect from Skil—solid, reliable, and now officially my new go-to brand for tools. The dust collection system works great for smaller jobs and can easily be detached from the sander, and I love that I can also hook it up to my shop vac for larger messes. From a functionality standpoint, it’s a total game-changer. I used to hand-sand everything (RIP to my shoulder), but now I finish jobs in half the time because of how fast the sander is and with way better results. It also came with three sanding discs, which was a nice bonus—but take my advice and grab a variety pack so you're fully stocked with the grits you’ll actually need. Read more

I ordered this particular sander because it was in my budget range and comes with a Cyclonic Dust Collector Box. But when I opened it up, there was no dust collector in the box. I opened a chat with Amazon and explained the problem. Another sander arrived the very next day with a dust collector box. They even told me to keep the other sander! It did an excellent job of removing the finish on an electric guitar and smoothing out the rough edges on some old pine lumber. I had a little trouble finding the on/off switch. (It's on the front) I'm very pleased with my purchase and would buy it again. And the customer service was excellent. Read more

Very pleased with this sander. Lightweight and easy to use and has an acceptable noise level. I selected this brand because I already owned a Skil palm sander with which I was truly satisfied. Excellent value at a reasonable price. Read more