# Orbital buffer --\> Sander. Is it possible?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [December 8, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orbital-buffer-sander-is-it-possible/825814 "2018-12-08T19:03:57Z")\
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I have seen various adapters that convert an orbital sander into a buffer… I have a Ryobi orbital buffer and was wondering if there exists an adapter kit to turn the buffer into a sander. It’s a 6 inch (15 mm) diameter pad as is.