Quiz: What is the difference between an oscillating sander and a d December 28, 2024 by Sander Johnson What is the difference between an oscillating sander and a detail sander? Discover more about Sanders and Sanding at our home page. A) An oscillating sander is used for large surfaces while a detail sander is used for intricate areas B) An oscillating sander is used for intricate areas while a detail sander is used for large surfaces C) Both are used for the same purposes D) An oscillating sander is power-driven while a detail sander is manually operated Submit Answer