Sanding drywall with the LS 130?

[Benjamin]

Hi, fast question.

has any one tried using the LS 130 for sanding drywall? especially for corners? As I already use the planex for the larger surfaces and DTS for smaller stuff
but I've really put some thought into purchasing the LS for corners, as it seems that it would be more efficient to hit both sides at once and would avoid digging into the corners ? any thoughts? Thanks

 

[Scott B.]

Hi, fast question.

has any one tried using the LS 130 for sanding drywall? especially for corners? As I already use the planex for the larger surfaces and DTS for smaller stuff
but I've really put some thought into purchasing the LS for corners, as it seems that it would be more efficient to hit both sides at once and would avoid digging into the corners ? any thoughts? Thanks

In theory, its a good idea.

In practice, not so much. A linear sander is a bit too cumbersome for the task. I would stick with the DTS because it is lighter, has better extraction and is so well behaved in vertical, horizontal, and overhead tasks.

That said, there are bunches of other tasks that the LS specializes in that the other sanders can't come close to it in. Drywall, in my opinion, wouldn't be one of them.

 

[Benjamin]

ok that really answers my question then. Thanks a lot.