Random/Orbital sander suggestions

[Bofh]

Hi all, I was thinking about treating myself to a sander and wondered what the latest must have tool is. I'm hoping not to spend a fortune though.

Under £100 if possible but I'm open to extreme persuasion :lol:

 

[mailee]

Spend just a little bit more and buy the Metabo sx 450, it is the dog's danglies. I changed from a cheapo one about a year ago and have been very happy with mine. I know someone will recommend the Festool one but they are bl**dy expensive for what they are IMHO. :wink:

 

[Bofh]

Thanks for the tip, but at just over £200 they are double what I was thinking of spending.

 

[seanybaby]

I wanted an electric Mirka but couldn't justify the price. Instead i went for the AEG 150 which was mentioned in another thread recently. It can be had for just over £100. http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl...fe=images&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=AEG 150&sa=N&tab=wf

It's very similar to the Metabo.

 

[mailee]

GOOD GOD THEY HAVE GONE UP IN PRICE! :shock: :shock: I paid just under £150 for mine a year ago! :roll:

 

[JonnyD]

I have a Bosch and a festool. The Bosch Gex 150 is a good machine for the money but is a bit over budget at just under £150 http://www.mtmc.co.uk/product.asp?cooki ... P_ID=34594 might be worth considering its little brother which is cheaper but i havent used one http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Bosc ... 656613.htm

cheers

Jon

 

[cambournepete]

I wanted an electric Mirka but couldn't justify the price.

Same here, so I'll stick with the Metabo.

 

[Bofh]

I've found the Metabo on e-bay for 180 with disks, think I might have to get one.

Thanks for the advice chaps, hopefully I'll have a new toy for the weekend.

Bofh

 

[greggy]

i have the metabo too. cant fault it, its the bogs dollocks. :lol: :lol:

 

[woof]

Metabo 450 if you can't afford the festie....



and since I can't afford the festool, I have the metabo! Its v good regardless, and with a lick of fluorescent green paint :lol:

 

[joiner_sim]

I like this Makita and think its excellent! http://www.makitauk.com/index.php?special=product_detail_popup&pid=51&catid=21
However have recently been using this Mirka Air compressed sander, and it has a lovely finish! http://www.fishermotorfactors.co.uk/product-10944.wtl

 

[Aled Dafis]

However have recently been using this Mirka Air compressed sander, and it has a lovely finish! http://www.fishermotorfactors.co.uk/product-10944.wtl

I can't remember the exact figures now, but a recent review in British Woodworking mentioned that it consumed a massive ammount of air, much more than a small workshop compressor could deliver, about 15-16cfm seems to ring a bell, but please dont quote me on that.

Cheers

Aled

 

[Mike.C]

I've found the Metabo on e-bay for 180 with disks, think I might have to get one.

Thanks for the advice chaps, hopefully I'll have a new toy for the weekend.

Bofh

Axminster have got one with disks for £189, have you paid for your ebay one yet? http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... =1&jump=44

Cheers

Mike

 

[dicktimber]

AEG have exactly the same sander as Metabo...same spec, etc
comes with 3 year guarantee.
and at £114 arrd from TOOLSTATION IMO is the best orbital sander for the money

Check it out.

 

[seanybaby]

tools4trade.com have the AEG for £103.

 

[matt]

What is the Metabo good at? Finishing or rapid removal or both?

 

[Bofh]

I went for the one on ebay as it comes with the 3 yr and 25 disks/polishing bonnet and the case. Thought that was a fair deal with free delivery.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to play with it this weekend after I've finished all the other rubbish I have to do first!

Thanks guys.

 

[dicktimber]

The AEG is good at both, with speed and orbit adjustments to suit which type of sanding you are doing.

Is there VAT to be added on that £103????????
If not That IS a good buy

 

[seanybaby]

£103 delivered

 

[dicktimber]

Sean
That is a good price.....and will have comne from the same factory as Metabo IMO