Andy Engel

Senior editor Andy Engel is a former carpenter and builder, as well as the author of two Taunton Press books, For Pros By Pros: Building Stairs (2007) and Carpentry Complete (2012). A New Jersey native, he now lives in Roxbury, Conn., where he has served on several town boards. When he’s not busy with weekend projects, Andy often can be found pedaling his bike through the Litchfield Hills.

From The Bench: In Memory of a Friend
October 1, 2019

Former editor Andy Engel writes a tribute to his friend, former Fine Woodworking editor Bill Duckworth.
Random-Orbit Palm Sanders
July 1, 2006

The best are both smooth and aggressive
5-in. Random-Orbit Sander R2600
July 1, 2006

Ridgid’s 5-in. random-orbit sander features a variable-speed motor and built-in dust collection
1295DVS Random-Orbit Sander
July 1, 2006

The Bosch 5 in. random-orbit palm sander features a 2.2 amp motor with variable speed of 7,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm
27989 Random-Orbit Sander
July 1, 2006

The Craftsman 5 in. random-orbit palm sander features a 3.0 amp motor with a variable speed motor of 7,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm
D26453 Random-Orbit Sander
July 1, 2006

The DeWalt 5 in. random-orbit palm sander features a 3.0 amp variable-speed motor that adjusts from 7,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm
ES125 EQ-Plus Random-Orbit Sander
July 1, 2006

The Festool 5 in. palm sander features a 2 amp motor that adjusts from 6,000 rpm to 13,000 rpm
1893 DVS Random-Orbit Sander
July 1, 2006

The Klingspor 5 in.-palm sander features a 2.2 amp motor that adjusts from 7,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm
BO5012K Random-Orbit Sander
July 1, 2006

The Makita 5 in. palm sander features a 2.0 amp motor that adjusts from 4,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm
333VSK Random-Orbit Sander
July 1, 2006

The Porter-Cable 5 in. palm sander features a 2.4 amp motor that adjusts from 5,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm

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