Detail sanders as the name suggests, are useful tools for sanding smaller surfaces or when finer detailed work is required. These are one-handed sanders which can be used to polish, sand wood, or buff metal. Typical tasks may include sanding louvered windows and doors, since these sanders are designed to get into this kind of hard-to-reach area.

• Most sanders are mains operated although there are some cordless now coming to the market. **Battery words**