Reddit reviews Neiko 10529A 3/8" Close Quarter Power Drill, 55-Degree Angle | Variable Speed (0-1400 RPM) | 120V
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55-degree angle allows drill to reach into places other drills won't, 3/8-inch keyed bit chuck with chuck key includedErgonomically designed paddle trigger and pistol grip for precise drilling and RPM control; grip is slightly textured to prevent slipsVariable speed ranges from 0 to 1400 RPM for precision drilling in tight spaces, forward/reverse switch allows easy directional changesSuitable for use on wood, composition materials, plastics, masonry, metal, and screwsPower Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz, Motor Power: 3.8 Amps, ETL approved
I have had good luck with the Neiko Close quarter drill .
One word of advise, those sanding pads tend to heat up and melt the Velcro on the back, making them useless after that (learned the hard way). So take it slow and let it cool often.
They work great, almost every bowl turner uses them. Get one of these cheap right angle drills, some 2" discs (Or 3", but the scale you're working at here would suggest 2") and one of the velcro holders for them and you're good to go.
Take the tool rest away, turn the lathe speed down and don't run the drill at full blast either. You generally stay between 6 & 9 o'clock if the bowl were a clock face and of course move the drill around and back and forth a little bit, you wouldn't just leave it in one spot just like you wouldn't with any other kind of sanding.
These are my favorite discs I've tried so far
Well, I never did find the electric, angled, 2" random orbital sander on Amazon. I did find these right angle drills though. A few of the reviews are from bowl turners.
Gino: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00339OU4W/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=oBi4x&pf_rd_r=ENN5XTK29NAHT4K24BFR&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00339OU4W&pd_rd_w=QhdDm&pf_rd_i=angle+drill&pd_rd_r=7eca9f4e-76c1-40f3-8d48-8ce5e8541ec9&ie=UTF8&qid=1519856451&sr=1#customerReviews
Neiko: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XUHA8C/ref=psdc_9022404011_t1_B00339OU4W
And there are a couple different ones at HF if you type "angle drill" in their search box.
A normal drill works. But perhaps the right angle style has better ergonomics, and a grip that is closer to your work. If I ever do find the one I was thinking of I'll be sure to post up.
http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-8-Inch-55-Degree-Quarters-Right-Angle/dp/B000XUHA8C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418839114&sr=8-2&keywords=angle+drill
this angle drill is widely used by turners for all grits + buffing. They're inexpensive, they don't last forever, they are much better than hand sanding.
might as well go for the whole drill
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10529A-Quarter-55-Degree-Variable/dp/B000XUHA8C/
I got one for less than that at biglots but biglots isn't what it use to be.. but they work well