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What is the difference between a sander and a sanding disc?
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A sander is typically used for rough sanding, such as removing paint or rust from metal. A sanding disc is designed to smooth down surfaces, such as wood, plastic, and fiberglass. A sander will generally have coarse grit (e.g. 120 grit) while a sanding disc may have finer grits (e.g. 220 grit).