Spec me a Sander

Gooner14 · 25 Jul 2013 at 13:46

The Black and Decker Mouse I had before (Wife purchased) has given up the ghost so I'm looking for a new sander. I'd mainly for sanding down walls once filled, and acre's of skirting board I need to sand before painting.

Any suggestions? This Makita BO4555 gets good reviews.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bo4555-2-palm-sander-240v/85198

I have a Bosch Gop so I can use that for some of the smaller stuff like the stair bannisters etc.

Hyburnate · 25 Jul 2013 at 13:50

You can't go wrong with anything Makita in my opinion.

Was your previous a belt sander or a palm sander? Personally I've only ever used a belt sander never used a palm sander so not quite sure how they work.

Nightglow · 25 Jul 2013 at 14:03

Belt sander too vicious, better off with a Ramdom orbital sander.

Your budget?

I alway like Makita, expensive, but they last, my makita sanders must be nearly 15 years old, & well used.

This would be my choice, & use quidco will knock a few more pounds off the price.

Random Orbit Sander 5".

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-BO5030-Random-Orbit-Sander/dp/B001KYJ2Z4

Makita 1/3 sheet sander Makita BO3711.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-BO3711-3-inch-Orbital-Sander/dp/B002WU79PU

There is Bosch their green (DIY) range, similar price, BUT no where the quailty of the Makita.

Gooner14 · 25 Jul 2013 at 14:14

In terms of budget I guess under the £100 mark, anything from screwfix is a plus as they are just down the road.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d26453-gb-230v-random-orbit-sander/70456#

http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erb382sdr-random-orbit-sander-230-240v/96759

Nightglow · 25 Jul 2013 at 14:20

Forget Erbauer, the number of there tools I see being return, when I'm in the local Screwfix here never cease to amaze me.

Hyburnate · 25 Jul 2013 at 15:20

Eh depends what your sanding

The DeWalt looks pretty impressive and has very good reviews only negatives about it are the dust bag isn't very good. However I wouldn't let it stop you buying it.

Gooner14 · 25 Jul 2013 at 15:24

The Dewalt one then I guess.

Nightglow · 25 Jul 2013 at 17:52

Makita tools have a 3 Year Warranty, not sure about Dewalt.

Mark A · 25 Jul 2013 at 18:13

Think Dewalt is usually a 1 year warranty. In all honesty I have never had any decent power tool fail within a year. Usually way past 3 years for any of my Dewalt or Makita gear and they get used and abused daily.

Some of the latest Dewalt tools are 3 year warranty. There is an impact driver I am currently looking at getting on their new lithium battery system, which is 3 years warranty.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW...Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item4610e2babf

Think this is the same model for £79.99.