Never used one, but looking to buy one for now and again use. Don't really want to spend loads as I doubt I'll get the use out of it, so looked at Screwfix own brand for some guidance, something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-ero400-125mm-electric-random-orbital-sander-220-240v/581fx  or the larger one  https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-ero450-150mm-electric-random-orbit-sander-220-240v/285fx    Both good reviews, but was surprised that motor bushes can't be changed. Is that common these days or only on the cheaper stuff?

 

Any recommendations for one?

 

Cheers

 

Vijay

you wont go wrong with an Erbauer, you can pay silly money for orbital sanders and its pretty pointless. They all do the same job, yes some are vibration damped buy you wont tell the difference

If it was a daily use tool, I don't mind spending more, but for a now and again tool, I'm not a tool snob lol 

I’m a festool sander man, but if it’s for a few occasions get one out of Aldi/Lidl, use and abuse and if it breaks get a refund. Local store for easy return.

 

 

I did look on both of their sites and Lidl have a DIY event but no sander

I have always found a quarter sheet orbital palm sander better.

And you can by a roll of paper for it and not have to pay over the odds for the velcro ones.

6 minutes ago, SteamyTea said:

I have always found a quarter sheet orbital palm sander better.

And you can by a roll of paper for it and not have to pay over the odds for the velcro ones.

 

from reading on a few websites, you get a better finish with a random orbital sander though, from sanding in a swirl pattern. As I said, I've never used one so I don't know..............

14 minutes ago, Vijay said:

 

from reading on a few websites, you get a better finish with a random orbital sander though, from sanding in a swirl pattern. As I said, I've never used one so I don't know..............

Depends what you are sanding, SteamyTea is correct regarding economy and general use - gets into corners better etc.

Circular random orbital you can use the edge for digging is a bit but needs practice or you will get swirl marks much easier than a rectangular plate

34 minutes ago, Vijay said:

 

from reading on a few websites, you get a better finish with a random orbital sander though, from sanding in a swirl pattern. As I said, I've never used one so I don't know..............

I’ve had the swirls with a sheet sander. I need something cheap for a job so I’ve just bought this off Amazon for £25

 

Orbital Sander, TACKLIFE 350W 13000 RPM 125mm Random Orbital Sander with 12 Pcs Sandpapers, 6 Speeds Electric Sander, High Performance Dust Collector, 3m Wire/ PRS01AS https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08PBBJF4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D69C18EAES65YR8GMXK2?psc=1

 

 

On 16/04/2021 at 08:40, daiking said:

I’ve had the swirls with a sheet sander. I need something cheap for a job so I’ve just bought this off Amazon for £25

 

Orbital Sander, TACKLIFE 350W 13000 RPM 125mm Random Orbital Sander with 12 Pcs Sandpapers, 6 Speeds Electric Sander, High Performance Dust Collector, 3m Wire/ PRS01AS https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08PBBJF4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D69C18EAES65YR8GMXK2?psc=1

 

 

 

Seems decent enough so far