Corded multi tool recommendations

[Job and Knock]

It does what it says on the tin if you use Bosch papers (esp. some white ones for sanding paint). With papers from Lidl etc it is a waste of electricity.

Yes, but that's not just the case with the Bosch, my Makita multitool (cordless) is fussy about which papers it will use on the OEM sanding (hook) pad - not to mention that there are size differences between the sanding pads offered by different manufacturers. I try to avoid using multitools for sanding - very noisy, loads of vibration, etc. I've found that even a 1/4 sheet sander such as the Makita BO4555 is a better bet other than for in awkward little corners (quieter and faster, too). Don't know about the delta sanders - nobody seems to sell 110 volt ones in the UK so they're off the list as far as I'm concerned (trade)

[sx_turbo]

I would not buy one of those with sanding in mind. I have a Green Bosch multi tool too and use it for cutting etc. For sanding I would rather use a small detail/palm sander, for exxample https://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/t ... 199909.jsp (I have an older version of the 3rd on the list). It does what it says on the tin if you use Bosch papers (esp. some white ones for sanding paint). With papers from Lidl etc it is a waste of electricity.

The only possible disadvantage with a detail/palm sander is the height, you will need some more clearance above whatever you are sanding.

Thanks I already have the psm200, however I feel it is a bit bulky for the tasks I have in mind for it, mainly skirting boards and architrave, and the dust extraction isn't any good on it.

I feel sanding with the multi tool would be nicer having had the option of both in the past.

[OchAye]

Dust extraction? What is that

Frist things first. By all means get a multi tool, you will probably use it for many more things than sanding. If I was looking for another I would probably opt for Makita but I have not really spend much time thinking "what if". Here is a random list of what to look for:
- gadgets with lever locking unlocking of the blades (they probably all do that now), not that important when you are sanding but more so if you need to use different blades for cutting stuff;
- spare sanding pad for attaching sand papers (easy to find, are you you willing to pay the price for it?)
- original sand papers, esp. papers that can handle paint not just bare wood.
- see how you would extract dust (added vacuum or similar machine).

Just for info. Over the summer it was the first time I actually put my multi-tool in some real use. The vibration/white knuckles changed (cutting wood and nails) depending on what blades I was using. You get what you pay for.

Once, I had a delta sander (identical gadget in looks to the multi-tool), Aldi's best. It worked for about 2 hours, it stayed in the box for a few years with the intention of taking it back blah blah blah it ended up in the council's small appliances skip. Without load it did all the right moves, when I would try to sand something the motor run fine but no movement on the plate. Hence I bought the little Bosch that allows me to get to the same places.

I am more with J&K on this. I don't have one of the little square palm sanders, but my main sander (but for getting near corners) is a Makita 1/3 sheet sander. With Makita's own papers you can have added dust extraction although its own extraction is of some limited help. However, as it does not use hoop and loop but metal clamps, if I have to, I can use any sheet or roll sanding material I need and forget dust extraction.

The moral of the story is that you need a multi-tool and a "proper" sander You can never have too many toys. And then a selection of every brush possible to do the painting

[sx_turbo]

Thanks guys,

Unfortunately things have become a bit more urgent having found out tonight the air admittance valve on my bath is leaking a lot (sat watching top gear and I see water running down the wall when the missus emptied the bath), and I could do with this to get to the pipes and cut them as they are all solvent welded.

So just got the cheap bauker unit from Toolstation along with the other bits I need.

Will invest in the decent blades as advised. Will also not use the sanding attachment as per advice above. I'll do what I can with my current sander and the rest by hand for now.

[big-all]

i would never rely on a multitool to sand more than perhaps a 4x4" area unless you have loads off time on your hand
the blade /sander pad only osscilates about 3 degrees each side off centre so very little sanding action
i have perhaps 6 sets with a sanding pad and sanding sheets and have perhaps used it twice in 12-15 years [just after the festool patent expired]as a sander because it was there and no other sander [orbital/belt /detail/1/2-1/3-1/4 sheet or no sandpaper]present
indeed if any seasoned member on the forum wants a pad and sander sheets to fit foc just pm me the type