What is Octi-Disc™ Technology?

Unlike a belt or drum sander, WerkMaster's Octi-Disc™ Technology features 8 fixed discs that are designed and positioned to counter rotate to each other negating any inertial pull on the machine.

How close to the edge does the WerkMaster™ get?

All WerkMaster™ models sand to within 1/8" of the wall. Adding a skirt for Dust Free Sanding will add 1/8" to the distance from the wall for a 1/4" total. In some situations you may still need to either hand scrape or use an edger, but in most jobs, up to 97% can be done with a WerkMaster.

You are kidding, you don't really have Random Orbital Heads for the WerkMaster™?

Fact . . . The WerkMaster™ is the only multi head hardwood floor sander in the World!! Yes we have developed our New RANDOM ORBITAL HEADS for final grits and buffing, eliminating any marks or scrapes on even the most difficult floor finishes.

Do I have to use a buffer with your machine?

The WerkMaster™ not only sands floors but you can add buffing pads and buff with your WerkMaster™, doing it 100% DUST FREE!

When sanding floors, can the WerkMaster™ go across the grain?

The Octi-Disc™ Design enables the WerkMaster™ to go against, across and with the grain. It performs superbly on parquet floors.

What sandpaper and screen products work on a WerkMaster™?

We exclusively use Norton products for all our hardwood abrasive supplies.

Is the WerkMaster™ as fast at rate of removal as a belt or drum sander on the first cut?

Yes! In fact, on some conditions such as tongue oil or waxed hardwood, the WerkMaster™ is up to 20 times faster than a belt or drum sander. The WerkMaster™ is also superior in quality of finish and customer satisfaction.

Can the you really use diamond abrasives on hardwood floors?

The answer is a qualified – YES! Our 20Grit Steel segmented diamonds are amazing at removing tongue oil, old varnish, paint, wax coated oiled floors, glue or mastic and thinset!

How many pads or discs are there on a WerkMaster™?

WerkMaster's Patent Pending Octi-Disc™ Technology uses 8 discs that counter rotate to each other thereby eliminating any sideways pull by the machine.

Is it easy to damage wood floors with the WerkMaster™?

Virtually impossible. The unique Octi-Disc™ Design makes it almost impossible to damage a wood floor. You would have to leave the machine in one location without moving to damage a floor. In fact, one of the reasons it was designed for wood floors was to allow customers to remove stall and chatter marks left from previous sanding by drum or belt sanders. It is by far the easiest floor sanding machine on the market, a 12 year old can run it . . . and one customer's 12 year old did do a small floor.

Can you use a WerkMaster™ on wood decks?

Absolutely. This is where you can make great use of the steel diamond abrasives, especially where there may be an odd nail exposed.

What is the advantage of a WerkMaster™ for a Rental Store?

What other machine can return an ROI as well as a WerkMaster™? The WerkMaster™ can be rented for concrete, stone or wood applications, thus increasing turn over, while other single use machines may sit for weeks before being rented. Instead of having to buy or lease three machines, you can have one, lowering your overhead.