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UPDATE #2!
Just finished making a half a dozen large poster sized picture frames (32" x 24") and decided to use this to sand down a few spots. While the sander worked... it didn't do a great job. The finest sandpaper I can find locally for it is 180 grit, which isn't fine enough for my projects where I typically end up using 400 grit for a pristine finish. This is the biggest complaint I have about this sander is the fact that you have to buy B&D's pre-cut hook and loop sandpaper at a crazy $1-$2 a sheet, where as most orbital rounds or plain sheet sandpaper will run anywhere from a few cents to MAYBE $.75 a sheet. For example I can pick up a twenty sheet pack of Norton 400 grit sandpaper for $10. While this on the other hand, the finest I can find for it is 240 grit, which runs $5 for five pre-cut sheets.
The fact that you just can't use any normal sheeted sandpaper with this machine is starting to wear thin on me... for that reason I have downgraded my rating to 3-stars.
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UPDATE #1!
Been using it a bit more and still liking it. I also forgot to mention one detail... you HAVE to use hook and loop sandpaper pads, you just can't go out and use regular ol sheeted sandpaper. It's be nice to be able to use standard non hook and loop pads but oh well.
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I must be some sort of sander collector... besides this Black & Decker I own a Porter Cable, Hitachi, and a Mikita all of which I use on a regular basis.
So lets get down to the nitty gritty of this sander. What makes this a great choice for the DIYer is the fact that it is a four in one design, no need for multiple sanders for different jobs... pretty nice. As for how the sander performs as these different sander, not bad.
The 1/4 sheet base and speed setting works pretty well. Great for knocking down really high spots fast as well as doing large surfaces and getting into areas that a random orbital sander just can't get into.
If you turn the 1/4 sheet base around it becomes your finish sander. Adjust the speed and change the grit and it does a FANTASTIC job. Easy to get into tight areas and produces a great finish.
The random orbital base and speed setting does a good job, but not as well as either the Porter Cable or Hitachi I own, then again those cost a considerable amount more then this... so honestly for the price it can't be beat.
And finally you have a detail sander base, very similar to Black & Decker's Mouse sander. It works good for getting into really tight areas, however the overall size of this sander prevents it from being a really great detail sander.
The noise level of this sander is above normal to my standards. The Porter Cable and Hitachi are quieter and better insulated. The quality of the tool isn't too bad, a lot of plastic and rubber but has a bit of heft to it.
I vowed never to purchase or own another Black & Decker tool, but this one has actually changed my mind. They must actually be working hard at producing fine tools at a reasonable price.
If you are considering getting a couple of different sanders, such as an orbital and a detail, buy this one tool, you wont be disappointed!
Pros:
Cost.
Tons of features.
Dust collection/filter work great, surprised the heck out of me.
Uses most started sized precut sandpaper sheets.
Quality of the tool is on par with most any other brand.
Cons:
Noise... found it to be noisier then I like my sanders to be.
Haven't owned it very long and Black & Deckers track record (for me at least) has been sketchy... so I'm not sure how well it'll hold up.
You have to use hook and loop sandpaper pads for all of the bases.
Dust collection could use some work, i.e. make it easier to empty it out.
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Product Description:
'SmartSelect Dial' lets you choose your project icon and the Sander helps you select the right sanding base while automatically adjusting the speed for optimal results. 4-in1 Sander provides maximum versatility for a wide range of sanding applications. Tool free base change, change bases with the push of a button. 'Easy-Empty' filtered dust canister. Hook & Loop sandpaper system. Specs: Ft./Min. - NA fpm; Orbits/Min: 8,500 / 13,000 opm; Amps: 2.0 Amps. Includes: MS2000 Sander (2) Interchangeable Sanding Bases; (1) Finger Detail Attachment; Assorted Sheets of Sandpaper & Storage Bag.
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