Quiz: What is the main difference between orbital and random orbit July 9, 2025 by Sander Johnson What is the main difference between orbital and random orbit sanders? Discover more about Sanders and Sanding at our home page. A) Orbital sanders are handheld while random orbit sanders are stationary B) Orbital sanders move in a straight line while random orbit sanders move in an elliptical path C) Orbital sanders move in a circular path while random orbit sanders move in a random, elliptical path D) Orbital sanders are for professional use while random orbit sanders are for home use Submit Answer