Bosch Home and Garden Multi Sander PSM 100 A (100 W, in case)

Product Information

A bit like a socket set, these sanders come with interchangeable heads so you’re not limited to one type of sanding. The on/off switch is in just the right spot to be operated with one finger and it’s pretty quiet during operation.

If you need a bit more power for your next sanding job, compared with the B+D BEW230 Mouse sander, this one has a lot more grunt. Available in an array of different styles and sizes, the range includes models from all of the top name brands. It feels nice in the hand and weighing in at just 900 g, there’s not much there to tire your arm out quickly. The dust box is small but you can optionally attach the PSM 100 A to a vacuum cleaner for even less dirt. It’s well put together, you can easily attach your dust extractor hose using the adapter, and it won’t break the bank either.

Some users have noted that the dust collection box struggles to keep up with the sander and lets a lot of dust escape during use. The small but effective Microfilter dust box helps to keep dust to a minimum, too, although it can be a little hard to clip back in after emptying. Dust bags and boxes, even filtered ones, are only partially effective at removing dust from the air.

Once you know what you’ll be doing with the sander, you can figure out what specifications you need,. Even though this sander comes with plenty of sanding pads, some users have struggled to find replacements. Compared with some more powerful options on my list, the 65 Watts that this sander puts out feels quite weak.In terms of power, there can be quite a difference in terms of maximum revs or orbits per minute that detail sanders produce so keep an eye out for that. The 125mm disc size means it’s both small enough to tackle tricky areas but big enough to use for sanding something larger like a door or worktop – flat or curved.

The high-quality dust-sealed ball bearings make sure the dust is kept away from critical internal parts, increasing the tool’s lifetime. It still leaves a lot of dust in the air, and the connector shape means you can’t attach your own dust extractor. The slower you go the more control you have, the less noticeable scratches there will be and the better the finish overall.

There’s no need to faff around with Allen keys or other tools to swap them around thanks to the ‘hyperlock’ clamping system which Worx says provides 1 ton of clamping force. Browse our selection today and take your projects to the next level with the right oscillating multi-tool! Multifunctional, it is designed to work smoothly in corners, on edges, and on medium-sized, flat surfaces. Sarah’s role as chief editor at DIY Garden is about more than just making sure we’re literally dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s (although she’s a stickler for detail, so it’s certainly about that too! There’s a fingertip controlled on/off switch at the front, and you attach the sanding pads with a standard hook and loop setup.

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