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18V ONE+™ Random Orbit Sander

sually, the first steps of reviewing a tool are taking it out of the box, charging the batteries, then photographing the tool while it’s still in pristine condition. However, the new 18V ONE+ Random Orbit Sander didn’t get quite that type of treatment. It showed up right as I was undertaking a handful of outdoor projects, like refinishing a neglected chaise lounge on the backyard patio. I had forgotten to charge the batteries for my other cordless sander, and I had no desire to run extension cords, so I grabbed a fresh battery off the charger (it’s also sold with a battery and charger under the model #PCL406K1) and

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