Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. 26th March 2014, 02:36 AM #1
    rocketwiz
    rocketwiz is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    32

    Default Ozito Palm Sander - very hot in use

    Picked one of these up a couple of days ago for some small sanding jobs Problem is that it gets extremely hot quickly to the point where it's almost unbearable to hold (and this is under light load). Before I take it back to Bunnings, has anyone had any experience with one of these? If mine is defective I'm happy to take a replacement otherwise if this is a problem with the sander's design then I'll ask for a refund.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 26th March 2014 02:36 AM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 26th March 2014, 09:29 AM #2
    BobL
    BobL is online now .
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    27,792

    Default

    What exactly do you mean by a light load and what specific task are you try to perform?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 26th March 2014, 10:13 AM #3
    rocketwiz
    rocketwiz is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    32

    Default

    I have some 16mm ply which I have made large (fairly gentle) curved cuts with a jigsaw and was smoothing out the cuts (wasn't applying a huge amount of pressure). But the sander got really hot even when I was testing it on some flat board.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 26th March 2014, 06:49 PM #4
    Pagie's Avatar
    Pagie
    Pagie is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    East of Melbourne Aus.
    Age
    72
    Posts
    1,220

    Default

    Take it back. It is a cheep unit but should not get that hot.
    I am learning, slowley.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 28th March 2014, 03:57 PM #5
    rocketwiz
    rocketwiz is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    32

    Default

    Well if nothing else Bunnings do stand by the Ozito brand, got a replacement without the guy even plugging it in. Either that or they're so used to seeing returns.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 8th April 2014, 03:52 PM #6
    mojito33
    mojito33 is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    3

    Default

    Definitely take it back to Bunnings.

    I have experience with the small palm sanders from Ozito (I have two), and whilst they get pretty warm (to somewhat hot, I suppose), they shouldn't get too hot to the point you are worried that the thing will melt!

    In my limited experience Bunnings are good with replacing Ozitos ...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. concave palm sander
    By babycody in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 4th September 2008, 01:54 PM
  2. Cordless Palm Sander?
    By rhancock in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 30th June 2008, 04:00 PM
  3. Palm sander V's Orbital Sander
    By 46150 in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 19th June 2008, 05:46 PM
  4. Makita palm sander V Dewalt palm sander
    By Slyffer in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 19th January 2007, 05:23 PM
  5. Palm Sander
    By Stu in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 23rd January 2005, 02:41 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules