Small Orbital Hand Sander

[Mikegtr]

I am looking to buy a small orbital hand sander. I already have the standard 125mm (5") disc size one. I am looking for an orbital sander which has a smaller disc size. Anybody use one for the smaller jobs? Size / make? If so would be pleased to hear.

Many thanks.

 

[ajs]

If you want a true orbital sander you'll be looking at the "mouse" things. Personally I've always found them underwhelming.

Mention of 5" discs suggests a random orbit sander (i.e. the disc rotates as well as moves in circles). I'm not aware of any smaller but admit I haven't looked. Perhaps the likes of Proxxon or Dremel make one.

Generally I would suggest one of the oscillating multitools with either a delta or finger sanding pad.

 

[Scots polisher]

How about this,

https://ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Metabo-Sxe400-4007430045966-220W-240V-80Mm-Disc-Sander

 

[skeetstar]

Festool do a 90mm Rotex if you recently won on the premium bonds.

 

[Blister]

I am looking to buy a small orbital hand sander. I already have the standard 125mm (5") disc size one. I am looking for an orbital sander which has a smaller disc size. Anybody use one for the smaller jobs? Size / make? If so would be pleased to hear.

Many thanks.

Why do you need to sand your hand

 

[Sachakins]

Awwww, that Metabo so cute

 

[aet1]

Why do you need to sand your hand

He doesn't use moisturiser?

 

[Sideways]

Awwww, that Metabo so cute

They're a pretty decent tool for something with such a small disc. Although it's just glass filled nylon the body feels more robust than a typical DIY tool. Variable speed and a dust port on the tail end too.

Note that these are made for 80mm discs but since I like abranet I sometimes put Mirka 75mm discs on mine with a 75mm interface pad to protect the edges of the 80mm backing pad.