My elderly B& D half sheet sander gave up the ghost a few months ago. I've already got a detail sander and I'm looking for a sander to do larger areas such as skirtings and I've got a panel door to repaint plus general sanding jobs. A bit confused by the choice available, I'm seeking advice as to what I should get.
Random orbital sander, 1/2 sheet, 1/3rd, 1/4 sheet palm........ I'm not looking for the cheapest but something that'll prove its worth in the long run. Recommendations please.
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I use this Makita
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Great all-rounders, however better on larger areas than small. For skirtings, sticking with a 1/2 sheet sander may be better.
Random orbit sander - any reputable make. Almost on par with a belt sander for stock removal but with greater control, able to give high spec funish with finer grits.
Random orbit sander it is. Thanks guys.
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If you're not in a rush, keep an eye on Lidl. Got one of their random orbit ones and it's brilliant. I've also got a smaller Bosch I bought some time ago and the Lidl one is miles better as well as being much cheaper. Cheap discs for it as well. Without actually measuring them I think the lidl one is 7 inch, the Bosch 5.
Thanks but I've just ordered a Makita BO5031 from Axminster. It has variable speed and was only a little more expensive than their other 5" model the BO5030. Not sure why I'd want variable speed but I went for it just in case.
Tale of depression and frustration: I tried to order one from
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