How to Use a Palm Sander for Beginners | Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them

Today's video is all about using a palm sander for the first time! I'm prepping the wood for stain for a blanket ladder I'll be making, but these instructions can be used for any kind of sanding project.
SUPPLIES
Hyper Tough 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander
Quarter sheet sandpaper
Wood
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:21 Hyper Tough 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander
0:40 What's included and what you need to sand with a palm sander
1:18 How to attach the dust bag to a power sander
1:51 What grit sandpaper should I use?
2:53 How to put sandpaper on a 1/4 sheet palm sander
4:02 How to use a sandpaper punch
4:37 How to use a 1/4 sheet palm sander
6:22 Hack for using a palm sander
6:53 How to use tack cloth after sanding
LINKS
Hyper Tough 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander tinyurl.com/y3pqp4vz
1/4 Sheet Sandpaper - Various Grits tinyurl.com/y3ljgjd9
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  • @deebell8727
    @deebell8727 Жыл бұрын

    This is my first project on a bathroom. I was told I have to sand 3 levels of sandpaoer to make sure i get a good smooth finish then primer before I paint. Your video was so much easier to understand on how to attach the sandpaper compared to most mens videos. Thank you!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad it helped you! Thanks for watching!

  • @gretchena.9153
    @gretchena.91533 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a beginner video that is actually for complete beginners.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it helped you!

  • @halasahli9505
    @halasahli95053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much For simple clear instructions I really appreciate it

  • @halasahli9505

    @halasahli9505

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now I’m not intimidated anymore

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    It can be very intimidating to use a power tool for the first time. I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching 😃

  • @jenmclernon9249
    @jenmclernon924910 ай бұрын

    I purchased a used one as the piece is a bit pricey, but the machine kzread.infoUgkxG6fbm3cHBd7CNTjk5D-dwYe9c9tCB9ZN has surpassed my expectations. We sand small parts by hand often, sized around 1"x1/2," and specifically look for a piece that's designed to be vertical. The motor has plenty of torque and great speed settings. The only inconvenience I had is that the disk measures 5" where we trim 6" stick-and-sand disks down easily by mounting it then cutting with a box cutter.

  • @ginagina3512
    @ginagina35122 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I just bought a palm sander to sand my deck before staining it and this makes me feel confident that I can do it!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I could help!

  • @ttbloodlusttt
    @ttbloodlusttt3 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! I watched 4 other videos of guys just whipping it out and not explaining anything before your video came up! Super helpful, descriptive, tips as you went, just overall touching on thr basics to get started! Great work and thanks for making this :)

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate your compliment and I’m glad my video helped you 😃

  • @dianegerald5088
    @dianegerald50886 ай бұрын

    This was so incredibly helpful to me. I'm pretty new to diying so I searched for about 20 minutes looking for basic help with the sander. So glad I came across your video. I just subscribed. Can't wait to see what you do next!!! Thanks

  • @tralanthia
    @tralanthia2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your very detailed video because I had watched another one before yours and I was lost even more from the video than the owners manual

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @rjlinnovations1516
    @rjlinnovations15162 жыл бұрын

    I’m not a carpenter but I learned watching your video. Thanks for sharing video. I subscribed your KZread channel to support your video. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate your subscription!

  • @rjlinnovations1516

    @rjlinnovations1516

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates you’re welcome 🙏

  • @dionelr
    @dionelr3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that sanding primer. I was always a little rough around the edges with being handy. I hope to smooth out my skills eventually.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm hoping for smooth sailing for you the next time you sand something!

  • @hammer86_
    @hammer86_2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I didn't know about the sandpaper punch! I just used my palm sander and got dust everywhere. After watching the video I looked in the case and there was the punch! Maybe I'll remember next time.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I could help!

  • @sandrakaye54
    @sandrakaye54 Жыл бұрын

    Very good illustration. Thanks.

  • @sandrakaye54
    @sandrakaye54 Жыл бұрын

    I’m fixin’ to sand my wall baseboards. You answered my how-to’s.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great! I'm glad I could help!

  • @polynicient
    @polynicient Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And thanks for watching!

  • @ritasalemo8255
    @ritasalemo8255 Жыл бұрын

    Very good instructions

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And thanks for watching!

  • @bobbiobanion7706
    @bobbiobanion77063 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I appreciate the break down.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it helped!

  • @jimiadamec
    @jimiadamec Жыл бұрын

    Very informative thank you 😊!!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    And thank you for watching! I’m glad I was able to help!

  • @sherrylee6475
    @sherrylee6475 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great video!!!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! And thanks for watching!

  • @tanidarling
    @tanidarling2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent videos!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @cleosmom7
    @cleosmom7 Жыл бұрын

    You are a life saver. I was getting SOOO frustrated trying to get the sandpaper on!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad I could help!

  • @luciensalem1490
    @luciensalem14902 жыл бұрын

    Was very helpful and good ideas....thanks

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @HalfMooN458
    @HalfMooN45811 ай бұрын

    Thank you this helps me

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    11 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!

  • @gailremp8389
    @gailremp838910 ай бұрын

    Thx. 😊

  • @MicheleSleighel
    @MicheleSleighel2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @HerbertAtkinson
    @HerbertAtkinson Жыл бұрын

    Very good video, would you think this is the kind of sander to use on the fascia eve boards Around my house? I never used one of these palm sanders I would hope this would work for the job thank you..

  • @victoriabrewer5960
    @victoriabrewer59603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you from 64 yr old widow.. I had no idea how to load the sandpaper.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad I could help! Thanks for watching ❤️

  • @zombeie
    @zombeie Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Very nice video, I am your subscriber, I have a black and decker ka400 sander and it has a valcro type sticky base so if I use a regular sandpaper and cut it in 1/4 would it damage the valcro base or is there any way to safely remove that thing from the base

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for watching! I'm not sure what the velcro thing is for on a 1/4 sheet sander. A random orbital sander (they're round instead of square) has velcro and the sandpaper is the other velcro side for easy changing. Does it have clamps on the side to hold the sandpaper? Or is the velcro the way to hold the sandpaper?

  • @zombeie

    @zombeie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates yes it has clamps to hold the sandpaper on front and back side

  • @SankethRao
    @SankethRao Жыл бұрын

    Ty so much was so helpful, one question the sandpaper hole stencil did it come with the tool?

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine did and I think it’s pretty standard to come with the sander. You might be able to buy one separate by googling the brand of yours. Or you can just hole punch your new sheet of sandpaper in the same spots. Thanks for watching and I’m glad it helped!

  • @SankethRao

    @SankethRao

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates thanks for the prompt reply Casey!

  • @williamgonzalez7926
    @williamgonzalez79262 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Video. I used mine once and when I was almost finished sanding top of 2 tv folding tables it lost power. Still turns on but lower speed. Any idea,what couldve happened?

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! There are several things that could've happened. How do you have the dust collection set up? Is there a bag on it? It could be that you just need to empty that out. You might've been pressing the sander down while sanding and it could have something mechanical broken inside. Depending on what brand and how old it is, it could have a warranty still left on it. If not the repair might be more than to get a new one.

  • @HouseScraper
    @HouseScraper3 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this video I just bought a craftsman 1/4 palm sander and was breaking all of my nails off trying to figure out what I did wrong.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad it helped!

  • @sherylhylton6060
    @sherylhylton60603 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a sander but it has no dust bag. Any hacks/suggestion. Great video😍

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I acutally just learned a hack for that! If it has a place to attach a dust bag you can tape the hose from a vacuum to it and run the vacuum at the same time. I'm going to upload a #short soon to show how to do it!

  • @randallcastillo2179
    @randallcastillo217918 күн бұрын

    Can this product be used for polishing

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    14 күн бұрын

    Yes, but with the right attachments and polishing compound. I can make a quick video if you want some more info.

  • @babylove8541
    @babylove85412 жыл бұрын

    Does the square sanders primarily serve for the corners of the floor?

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s one thing it can be used for but it’s not the primary reason for it.

  • @babylove8541

    @babylove8541

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates Thank you.

  • @Michelle-pq2ge
    @Michelle-pq2ge2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, by chance do you have the hyper tough oscillating multi-function tool? If so can you please do a video on how to use it. I don’t want to hurt myself

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I don't have it and have only used one like twice lol. But my bf has one so I'll see if I can borrow his and show you what to do. He's out of town right now though so it might be a few weeks. Thanks for watching!

  • @Michelle-pq2ge

    @Michelle-pq2ge

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates yayy!!!! Thank you so much. I will prolly bother u in a couple weeks to remind u 😭

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Michelle-pq2ge 😂 sounds good!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Michelle-pq2ge hey girl I'm so sorry but I've had the rona for a couple weeks now and my bfs tool is out of commission. I'm sorry but I can't do the video for you but I do have some tips. Make sure to hold it in both hands while you're using it the first few times until you're comfortable. Sometimes it will slip but make sure your hands or something important isn't near the blade.It sounds awful, too so wear some ear plugs or something while you're using it, too.

  • @KissNsdt
    @KissNsdt3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Instructional video. I've watched many videos and everyone skips over the "punching holes" option when using cut 1/4 sheet paper vs. precut 1/4 sheet paper. Thank you!!!

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful!

  • @niseylee2217

    @niseylee2217

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @christyenglert5151
    @christyenglert51512 жыл бұрын

    How many time can a sheet of sandpaper be used?

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    Longer than you would think but as long as it's still removing wood from your piece, it can be used. You might have to work a little bit more at it after some time but as long as it's still useful, you can use it.

  • @brendamendoza2581
    @brendamendoza25813 жыл бұрын

    How to change wallpaper on a Black & Decker sander

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure about a Black & Decker as I only have the Hyper Tough. If it's a 1/4 sheet sander, it should be the same as the one I have. If not, try searching for a video similar to mine but for a random orbital sander, belt sander, or a detail sander.

  • @kute-N-sweet
    @kute-N-sweet7 ай бұрын

    Can this be used on concrete walls?

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    7 ай бұрын

    No concrete is too tough for a small sander like this. You’d need something a lot stronger like an angle grinder with a concrete wheel. Or even better is a concrete rubbing stone!

  • @kute-N-sweet

    @kute-N-sweet

    7 ай бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates thanks a lot

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    7 ай бұрын

    @@kute-N-sweet no problem!

  • @dmariewalker6880
    @dmariewalker6880 Жыл бұрын

    So why the hole punch to put holes in the bottom of the sandpaper? My skill sander is not that way.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't have the hole punch or the holes at all? As far as I know a sander needs the holes to allow the dust that you're sanding off to be vacuumed into the dust bag so it doesn't go everywhere.

  • @dmariewalker6880

    @dmariewalker6880

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates nope, none at all, I’m using it now, sanding my deck.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dmariewalker6880 There are no holes on the pad where you put the paper or just the paper? It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that seems pretty unsafe and inefficient. Without the holes, the dust doesn't have a safe place to go. It either gets stuck in the sandpaper, so it's not as smooth a finish or it goes out in the air and then you breathe it in. It's good that you're using it outside though!

  • @pinkrainbowkennelz1640
    @pinkrainbowkennelz16403 жыл бұрын

    Is the sander supposed to be screaming like a little girl because that's the noise mine is given off😮 y every hyper tough product that I buy I just have bad luck from the solar lights to the cordless circular saw to this hand sander

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    It does have a pretty high pitched noise with it but most sanders do. Wear ear muffs if it’s too much for you. I turned down the audio from when I was recording but mine did sound like a little girl screaming lol I haven’t had an issue with the circular saw. Hyper tough brand isn’t the best brand out there so it honestly doesn’t surprise me you’ve had issues.

  • @pinkrainbowkennelz1640

    @pinkrainbowkennelz1640

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm fine with a normal sander but mine is going to be returned because the sound is not normal you'res sound good though mine sounds like someone is screaming for their life

  • @ralphyboy3856
    @ralphyboy3856 Жыл бұрын

    my wife received a palm sander as a gift from work, she said honey I got you a gift now get to work LOL

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣 well did you get to work??

  • @ralphyboy3856

    @ralphyboy3856

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyGCreates nope I told her it’s left handed I needed a right handed one😂😂😂

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ralphyboy3856 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @johnniegilkerson4724
    @johnniegilkerson4724 Жыл бұрын

    1

  • @shirosurfer8864
    @shirosurfer8864 Жыл бұрын

    You are too cute thank you friend

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    Жыл бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @duno7515
    @duno75153 жыл бұрын

    my hands get numb when i use the sander i just used one for the first time and got scared literally used it for 1 minute and now i’m taking a break 🙃

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes that can happen if you’re holding it too hard. It’s normal though! The sander vibrates and your hands aren’t used to vibrating like that so there will be some getting used to it.

  • @yhwe100
    @yhwe1002 жыл бұрын

    Woman power.

  • @CaseyGCreates

    @CaseyGCreates

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊❤️ thanks!