How to Use sander in a Sentence
sander
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Once the glue is cured, clean up the joinery with a palm sander.
—Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
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Sand smooth with a belt sander that is fitted with a coarse-grit belt.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 24 Apr. 2021
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For the dad who likes to work on detailed projects, give him a hand sander.
—Jennifer Miko, Chron, 1 June 2021
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Tip the sander slightly to gently round off the sharp edges on the sides and ends.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
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Sanders filled in for Spicer at the next two press briefings.
—Callum Borchers, Washington Post, 31 May 2017
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Parrott used a sander to smooth the bottom of the figurine’s feet.
—New York Times, 12 May 2021
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Otherwise, do the rounding over with a block plane and sander.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2021
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Use a medium grit disc sander with a light touch and the inside wall is pretty.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 1 May 2021
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Granddad taught him to use a band saw, router, and sander, and helped with his first project, a pair of bookends.
—Jeff Csatari, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2019
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Clean the work area thoroughly when you are done and vacuum the sander clean.
—Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2021
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But many of the most ardent Sanders fans remain laser-focused on him.
—Yamiche Alcindor, New York Times, 13 June 2017
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The plastic case for a spare power sander that’s still listed for sale on Craigslist.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021
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Iceboats run on blades, like giant skates, which are sometimes sharpened with belt sanders.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Sweeney says beginners should start with a trusty can of spray paint, an orbital sander and some cheap hardware.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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The distressed checks, which are finished by hand with a small sander, give the room a been-around-forever feel.
—Anna Logan, Country Living, 12 Apr. 2023
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So far, Sanders and his allies have suffered more high-profile losses than wins.
—Alex Seitz-Wald, NBC News, 5 June 2017
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Before painting or staining, an orbital sander can make quick work of rough surfaces.
—Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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In both cases, the blade is designed to leave a smooth edge, requiring little work with a sander or plane.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 1 Apr. 2020
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Once primer has dried, use a random-orbit sander and medium-grit sandpaper to smooth out brush strokes.
—Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 12 Dec. 2019
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Just be sure to empty the sander's dust-collection bag frequently.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Jan. 2019
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Cordless sander with brushless motor.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
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The sections were cut into billets, bat-length oblongs of wood that could be shaped by lathe, sander, and polish.
—BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2021
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Hammer more dents, round edges with a sander, and tap finish nail in small groupings to mimic insect damage.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022
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Clamp each leg to the workbench and use a sharp hand plane or belt sander to smooth away saw marks and refine the leg profile [10].
—Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2020
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Sanders turned 30 this month and Thomas will be 30 in December.
—Tom Krasovic, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 June 2017
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When the glue is completely dry, go over each cubby with a belt sander to smooth the sides and corners and remove excess glue.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
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Sanders, who will turn 79 before the next election, was beseeching people not to wait on him to save them.
—The Washington Post, The Mercury News, 10 June 2017
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Compact corded sander for finishing work.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
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Prater grabbed some cleats, angled the edges with a belt sander in his garage and flew from Arizona to Buffalo.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Circular sanders smooth rough edges on costly Sitka spruce soundboards.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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