BEST OVERALL: Makita Cordless 5″ Random Orbit Sander BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Black+Decker 20V MAX Cordless Random Orbital Sander UPGRADE PICK: Bosch 6″ Dual-Mode Random Orbit Sander ...

The good news is that good sanders don't have to cost a lot—this Walmart deal makes a popular orbital sander nearly 50% off. The Jellas 5-Inch Random Orbital Sander is now just $36, down from $70.

But fans of Ryobi power tools might be wise to take a close look at the company's 5-inch Random Orbital Sander, which promises a mix of power and finesse that anyone with skin in the woodworking ...

When cordless power tools started getting good, back around 2006, manufacturers always said a cordless random-orbital sander was out of the question. Too much continuous power draw, they said.

Conversely, random orbital units start at $30 and go upwards of $329, indicating that for a mid or high-range unit, you'll likely spend more for a random orbital than an orbital sander.