Hello,

I was asking about random orbital sanders a month or two ago. Thanks
to advice here, especially John Rumm, I took the plunge and bought a
green Bosch one. They seem to be disappearing from the catalogues but
I know Bosch is trying to make its green range "prettier", so I expect
it will be relaunched soon with black rubber handles. Personally, I
liked the look of them as they were.

I tried the sander and thought it was useless; then I realised it was
on speed number one. Turning up the speed made it work perfectly. I
understand the sander can be sued as a polisher; perhaps that's what
the lower speeds are for?

The speed dial is on the handle so it can occasionally get knocked in
use ;(

THM recommended 40 grit discs. I haven't found these anywhere yet, so
I ordered 60 grit from Toolstation. The first pack were wonderful but
the second pack just kept falling off. I ordered a replacement pack
and this third pack is doing the same. Surely I have not worn out the
Velcro already? Perhaps it's my fault for ordering cheap discs?

Anyway it stripped the old paint from a window sill that I wanted to
redecorate in no time at all. It was wonderful. So notwithstanding my
disc issues, it has been a great purchase; I wish I had bought it ages
ago. Thanks everyone for recommending them to me.