Which Sander

**groeneaj** · 14th August 2010, 09:24 PM

Hi,
I'm starting to get into larger projects (started off with box making). I have used a cork block with sanding paper up until now.
I'd like to start making furniture for my house, although I dont mind hand sanding through the grits, I simply just don't get enough time in the garage. I understand that I may still need to sand the last few grits by hand.

So i'll be in the market over the next few months for a sander. My questions is
- Do I only need one sander? I don't intend to use it for removing paint etc, it's simply just for sanding my dressed timber up the grits until I get a desired result.

I remember seeing the Metabo at the show last year, and was impressed not only by the way it sanded, but also the dust was prety much non existant once hooked up to a shop vac/dust extractor.
This is the model - Product catalogue handheld powertools - Products - Metabo Australia - Power tools built by professionals for professionals

Now I can see myself being restricted when sanding into - 1. corners , and 2. tight spaces. Can I simply sand to wherever I can get, and then do the rest by hand? Or will it be obvious in the overall finish? Or do I need something like this aswell - Product catalogue handheld powertools - Products - Metabo Australia - Power tools built by professionals for professionals

I understand the new Festool Rotex90 is coming out, or has already come out and it allows you to have either a square or circular pad. But obviouslly there is a big price difference.

Thanks for any feedback or suggestions, i'm all ears

Andy

**Waldo** · 14th August 2010, 09:31 PM

The Metabo.

Can't fault it, except to throw out the dust catcher it comes with an hook up a vac to it.

**groeneaj** · 14th August 2010, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the reply Waldo - is this the only sander you need?

**Waldo** · 14th August 2010, 09:52 PM

Yep, it's all I use.

It's only routers, clamps and stuff like that you need more than one.

**ajw** · 14th August 2010, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Waldo

The Metabo.

Can't fault it, except to throw out the dust catcher it comes with an hook up a vac to it.

Another vote for the Metabo. I also connect it up to the vac, and it works really well. Quick to move through the different grits. You'll find you want to sand things before you do much assembly, so that you can avoid creating tricky bits that the sander won't reach when your project is assembled.

ajw

**Waldo** · 14th August 2010, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by ajw

You'll find you want to sand things before you do much assembly, so that you can avoid creating tricky bits that the sander won't reach when your project is assembled.

ajw

Thought the same but left it for someone else to write.

**groeneaj** · 15th August 2010, 12:39 AM

And with the sanding discs, where is the best place to get them ? One of the forum sponsors - The Sandpaper Man seems to be quite cheap/good service.

Andy

**toolbagsPLUS** · 15th August 2010, 10:29 AM

One word FESTOOL. Your hands will thank you, much less vibration that any other sander I've used. Don;t get rid of the Cork Block though.

Cheers

Steve

**metester** · 15th August 2010, 10:52 AM

I haven't got one but FESTOOL is the go from what I hear. The Sandpaper Man is the one for consumables. He has not let me down yet. Much better quality than Bunnies etc.

**Chesand** · 15th August 2010, 10:55 AM

I have the Metabo - very happy. Second Waldo's comment about the bag - throw it out and hook up to a vacuum adn the dust is minimal.

I bought discs in all grits at Melb WW Show. I think it was Creative Finishes - he had the discs in bags.

**groeneaj** · 15th August 2010, 01:03 PM

I'd love a festool but for the money (half the price) I'll be able to get the metabo and have change left over to put towards a domino

Anyone know how much the metabo's go for at the show? I've seen them for about $375 online, but wondering whether they go cheaper at the show?

With the "turbo" button on the sander is that for sanding very rough timber? Can you remove paint with this mode on?
Or is it really just for going from rough to fine sanding?

Andy

**groeneaj** · 15th August 2010, 02:02 PM

Also - when do you start hand sanding? Do you use the electric sander to say 800 then hand sand to 1500?

**jack620** · 15th August 2010, 04:35 PM

another vote for the SXE 450. I hook mine up to a Festool dust extractor. fantastic

**Waldo** · 15th August 2010, 09:46 PM

I've always got the turbo going - from 240 up to 1500 grit. Like others have said about the Sandpaper Man. And he's prompt too.

**Lignum** · 15th August 2010, 10:45 PM

The "whats the best sander" question comes up all the time on all the forums. Its a simple answer, the Festool 150/3 Their is no better sander on the market.

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