The BEST Sanders for mid to large scale 3D Prints (Propmaking, Cosplay, FDM and Resin) - Video

Testing 8 of my sanders and sharing my experiences using them on 3d prints over the past couple years. Hoping this can serve as a guide on what to look for in these types of tools, or where to start if you're new to prop making. These are useful for mid to large scale 3d prints. especially cosplay scale prints.

00:01 Intro
00:54 Tools Overview
06:28 Testing
11:33 Examples
13:07 Conclusion
15:14 Sound Test

Here are the tools: (These are affiliate links!)

Proxxon 2" Angle Polisher https://amzn.to/4cjrwC6
The speed demon, this is my favorite

Ryobi PBLRT01 Flex Shaft Rotary Tool https://amzn.to/4a2OefN
Incredible rotary tool that I highly recommend

Milwaukee M12 Detail Sander https://amzn.to/4a5F9mh
This is a really good tool, especially for my kind of work, highly recommend

Proxxon Delta Sander https://amzn.to/4c9ZQ2w
This is a solid tool especially if you don't have a battery system or you want a very quiet tool

Makita LXT Random Orbital https://amzn.to/4cbwCQz
A great tool but hard to use on detailed prints

Proxxon Belt Sander https://amzn.to/4cacmPc
I don't recommend this for standard 3d printer materials

Milwaukee M12 Oscillating Multi-Tool https://amzn.to/3wJBMDo
I really don't like this for this specific application, otherwise its solid

Ryobi P440 Quarter Sheet Finish Sander https://amzn.to/3PcTRjo
This style of tool is awful, get a random orbital instead

Here are some of the sanding accessories shown in the video;
A decent starter pack for 2" polishing https://amzn.to/49LIg33
These pads tear easily but for the price can't really complain

My current favorite 2" sanding pads https://amzn.to/49IRyg5
These pads last much longer

The filament I used for testing is Polymaker CosPLA Version A and generally my go-to for all my larger props https://amzn.to/3IPaIFD