Quiz: Which of the following best describes the function of an orb April 29, 2025 by Sander Johnson Which of the following best describes the function of an orbital sander? Discover more about Sanders and Sanding at our home page. A) It is used to shape wood pieces B) It is used to smoothen the surface of wood and other materials C) It is used to cut large pieces of wood into smaller ones D) It is used to paint wooden surfaces Submit Answer