press room ::  archived news AeroSander™ & Dust Eater™ Two smooth Wooster innovations are making drywall prep a little less rough. With one for sanding and another for cleanup, these new tools should always be the last to touch a surface before picking up a brush or roller. The new Wooster AeroSander™ is designed for knocking down, feathering out, and sanding the excess joint compound and uneven areas that stand in the way of any perfect paint job. Its unique 9½-inch triangular shape offers complete control—even in corners! A stable 360-degree pivot provides full surface contact without gouging walls, catching, or rolling over. The AeroSander has a strong yet lightweight fiberglass-reinforced nylon base to lessen user fatigue and increase efficiency. An industrial-quality VELCRO® hook-and-loop fastener system holds AeroSander sandpaper in place. It won’t slip or curl, yet allows for easy attachment or removal. Two styles of GATOR GRIT® sandpaper were specifically designed for the Wooster AeroSander. They resist clogging and tearing for fast production. Use the medium 80 grit 6-pack (catalog number 1802) for moderate surface sanding and roughing; the fine 120 grit 6-pack (catalog number 1803) makes light sanding and smooth surface finishing a breeze. Once sanding is complete, the Wooster Dust Eater™ is the perfect solution for your next step in prep. It has a 16-inch triangular shape to help reach into corners and cover large areas like walls, ceilings, baseboards, and floors. The specially treated yarn is double-sewn into a flexible vinyl backing to attract and hold dust for powerful, long-lasting pickup. Like the AeroSander, it also has a 360-degree pivot to maintain full surface contact without catching or rolling over. When the job is done, simply shake the Dust Eater out—no wetting or washing required. Both tools work with all threaded extension handles, but perform especially well with Wooster Sherlock GT® poles because they eliminate slipping and twisting. The AeroSander (catalog number 1801) and drywall sandpaper 6-packs have approximate retail prices of $29.99 and $11.99 USD respectively. The Dust Eater (catalog number 1800) has an approximate retail price of $27.99. Ask for all of these great products at your favorite Wooster source. VELCRO® is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V. GATOR GRIT® is a registered trademark of Ali Industries, Inc. first posted on July 6, 2009 « Go Back