stepSander Large Offset Sander
By Matt Bittner
Altough I have already reviewed most of the stepSander tools, I thought it best to re-review the Large Offset Sander since it has been changed. Those changes are primarily for manufacturability and to have it appear more like their other tools.When you need to deal with long seams, this is the tool to use. With the "offset" - the "head", if you will - not only does it work as a handle, but it also allows you better control with a smaller sanding area. In addition, it will allow you to sand in areas that could be difficult to reach with just a piece of sandpaper.
In the one photo you can see the difference between the old (on the bottom of the photo) and the new. As far as the sanding surface goes, nothing has changed, it's the same great tool to use for longer seams. You can also see in one of the photos that it comes with an extra two belts of self-adhesive sandpaper. I have changed out a couple of stepSander tools, and it's not difficult, especially if you follow the instructions and take your time. The most difficult part will be to be sure the ends match up in the notch.All stepSander tool are ones I feel I won't model without. Anytime I need to sand anything, I always go to the stepSanders first. Only if I need to remove a lot of material quickly do I use anything else like files. Or, if I need to get into a smaller area do I use just plain sandpaper. The only time I don't go to stepSanders first is if I need to polish something, since the smallest grit stepSanders use is 800.
A huge "thank you" to stepSander for sending the re-designed Large Offset Sander to re-review.