A polishing machine consists of a housing to which a handle is fastened pivotally. A motor is mounted in the interior of the housing such that an output end of the motor is fastened with a linking mechanism. Two reciprocating members are fastened pivotally with the housing such that the reciprocating members are actuated by the linking mechanism to engage in a linear reciprocating motion. Two rubbing members are fastened respectively with the two reciprocating members such that the rubbing members are capable of rubbing a surface in a linear reciprocating manner.
A sanding machine comprises a housing with a drive arranged in the housing. A substantially flat sanding sole having a main plane is mounted on the housing for movement in the main plane. The sanding sole is adapted to drive in an oscillating movement. The sanding sole has a first part on which the drive engages and a second part adjacent to the first part, which is releasably connected to the first part. The second part can be removed and replaced with a third part, the third part being releasably connected to the first part. The third part can be an additional sanding surface or a base for another tool. A sanding element for use in a sanding machine in the form of a sanding sole assembled from a first part and a second part.
