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(More customer reviews)My project is an 18' wooden boat.This is basically a sanding job: putting on (clear) epoxy resin sanding it off, repeat... Then sand again for 3-5 coats of epoxy varnish, sanding smooth between each.The inside is full of nooks and crannies under the seats, between the planks, and the bow (pointy end).I have a regular 5" orbital sander, but its too big for the corners and some of the planks.Hand-sanding seemed the only alternative.I headed to Home Depot, and picked this as the smallest viable looking sander (there was a smaller Ryobi detail sander whose reviews were less good, and looked less convincing for the larger areas i needed to cover).The B&D mouse has certainly exceeded all my expectations, and I have slipped into using it as my main sander for the boat interior, even instead of my regular orbital sander: it is efficient and very effective at edges.For the nastiest corners it has a finger-sized prong that fits to the nose with a screw.This is also much more effective than I expected (could have done with it being even longer, though).Of course you need a good supply of sandpaper.My local Home Depot was deficient in B&D mouse sandpaper, but I quickly found I could use regular 5" (Norton) disks on it, cutting a piece from an old disk to cover the velcro near the base where the disk falls short.You can cut the disk completely to the shape of the mouse's sanding plate, but I find it better just to let the disk fold-up around the edges for extra edge sanding power.For the much smaller finger probe, you have to cut pieces from the disks, if you follow this DIY sandpaper approach.
PROS: very effective, high-speed, great for edges & tight spots; the effective extension tool, low height enables access to smaller spacers (watch out for other versions that are taller)
CONS: sandpaper availability (using regular velcro disks solves this); the extension tools attach via a small philips head screw likely to strip at some point (but hasn't yet); the dust collection is not very effective; the on/off button in the front inconvenient in tight spaces; the base plate is a bit spongy if you are looking for a dead flat surface.This are all minor compared to the efficacy of this product.
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Designed for comfort and easy use, the Black & Decker MS800B Mouse Detail Sander With Dust Collection is ideal for completing light sanding needs. With its compact size and finger detail attachment, this detail sander can get into small spaces to perform finish sanding, polishing, scrubbing, and more. The soft-body grip keeps your hands comfortable while allowing you to securely hold the tool, helping to ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency. And with its convenient dust trap collection system, the sander makes it easy to keep your workspace clean. The sander comes with two contour attachments and 11 different sanding accessories for performing a wide range of tasks, and a storage bag keeps everything together. The Mouse Detail Sander is covered by a 2-year warranty.
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