Quiz: What is the main difference between a handheld sander and a March 29, 2025 by Sander Johnson What is the main difference between a handheld sander and a stationary sander? Discover more about Sanders and Sanding at our home page. A) A handheld sander is portable while a stationary sander is not B) A handheld sander uses electricity while a stationary sander does not C) A handheld sander is used for sanding wood while a stationary sander is used for metal D) A handheld sander is larger than a stationary sander Submit Answer