Arthur 51 wrote:
I have a green bosch DS that is single speed and has 180W and performs ok
but it feels like the motor is running at max power so the sander requires a
firm 2 handed
grip to hold it on a position.
The Parkside 260W has variable speed and requires no effort to use
Cost £15 and in my branch there were plenty left.

Having said all that I was in Aldi yesterday and they have a 280W version
that was even cheaper.

If you want a detail sander that actually works, then look at one of the
Multimaster clones[1]. The oscillating action seems so much more
effective than the orbital one of the normal detail sanders. Paper lasts
longer as well.


[1] Makro were knocking out a Rockworth branded one at £29 the other
week which felt to the hand at least to be a fair close in design and
weight. They had the Bosch PMF180 as well.

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Cheers,

John.

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