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I just bought a Bosch 1/3rd sheet sander with variable speed.
It's big enough for normal DIY work, and the fact it's got corners (unlike a belt sander) means it gets into right angles.
I took the dust filter off as I always sand outside, but it would be very handy if you had to work indoors.
It's big enough for normal DIY work, and the fact it's got corners (unlike a belt sander) means it gets into right angles.
I took the dust filter off as I always sand outside, but it would be very handy if you had to work indoors.
don't get a belt unless you are really sure of your skills, you may find you need to do a bit more filling afterwards!
get a half sheet. buy hand sanding sheets for it from screwfix and cut them in half. they are about £2.30 for 10 fullsize thick sheets.
a random orbital is also good for blitzing small areas.
whatever you get, avoid b&q's own brand like the absolute plague. they only make them for display purposes it seems.
shirt [ex owner of 3 b&q half sheet sanders and one bosch!]
get a half sheet. buy hand sanding sheets for it from screwfix and cut them in half. they are about £2.30 for 10 fullsize thick sheets.
a random orbital is also good for blitzing small areas.
whatever you get, avoid b&q's own brand like the absolute plague. they only make them for display purposes it seems.
shirt [ex owner of 3 b&q half sheet sanders and one bosch!]
Half sheet is what you want.
This is mine, works brilliantly and quality is top notch.
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=108285
This is mine, works brilliantly and quality is top notch.
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=108285
If the walls just need a light sand, then a quarter sheet (palm sander) is handy as you can use it one handed, ideal when you're on a ladder.
If you go for a belt sander you'll most likely end up sanding through to your neighbours! Which ever one you go for, make sure it takes regular sanding sheets. Most new ones only take velcro backed sheets which although convenient, are much more expensive.
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If you go for a belt sander you'll most likely end up sanding through to your neighbours! Which ever one you go for, make sure it takes regular sanding sheets. Most new ones only take velcro backed sheets which although convenient, are much more expensive.
:B17NNS said:
Half sheet is what you want.
This is mine, works brilliantly and quality is top notch.
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=108285
Aha - £167.95 inc VATThis is mine, works brilliantly and quality is top notch.
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=108285
Mine was about £45 (but 1/3 not 1/2)
citychap26 said:
Hi Guys,
I have been using a detail sander for large walls which ain't the best idea!
What's the best sander to go for ? Should I use a half, quarter or belt sander ?
Cheers
Sunil
go down your local diy store buy a pack of med sandpaper sheets and a sanding block prob about a tenner rub it down by hand never use an electric sander on filler or plaster i employ quality decorators all the time and they would never use a power tool on a wall . if your walls need filling ,pro tip buy a bag of easy fill from either a builders merchants or proper decorators merchants its what we use for filling joints in plasterboard when dry you can allmost rub it down with your hands !!! good luck I have been using a detail sander for large walls which ain't the best idea!
What's the best sander to go for ? Should I use a half, quarter or belt sander ?
Cheers
Sunil
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