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WD Forte
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PostPosted: 17:46 - 22 Aug 2020    Post subject: Hand job Tool porn Reply with quote
I cheaped out and bought a detail sander from Screwfux a couple of years ago which still works but the hooks on the pad wore out and
surprise surprise no spares were available.
( I know buy cheap buy twice)
I bought a pad from Ebay roughly similar and mangled it on but now that's getting bald too.
So
I'm looking to buy new and want a make that will supply spares like new pads and possibly brushes when theyre needed
without spending big money if poss
Bosch comes to mind but none of the listings seem to mention spares availability
Suggestions?

TIA
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PostPosted: 17:58 - 22 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not something I've considered. What do you use one for?
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WD Forte
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PostPosted: 18:04 - 22 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
err.... detail sanding
its not the little type with the weeny triangular pad but the
larger type which is pointed but also good for general sanding

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PostPosted: 18:42 - 22 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Look at this site. Most may not apply to you (110-120V) but looking up the Bosch Delta sanders and Bosch Detail sander, looks like the availability of spares is pretty complete. check it out.
https://www.partswarehouse.com/
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PostPosted: 18:51 - 22 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
WD Forte wrote:
err.... detail sanding
its not the little type with the weeny triangular pad but the
larger type which is pointed but also good for general sanding

liek this


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0Y4AAOSw05leJ94t/s-l500.jpg

Oh, it's one of those poxy orbital things, I thought it would be but wasn't sure of the type. I had a 1/3 sheet orbital sander a few years ago, I seem to remember it packed up, but not before I'd spoiled some softwood interior doors I'd made. I wouldn't use it on timber unless I was going to paint over it with something opaque and it was nothing valuable. Is it for removing rust and paint from metal? that might be OK.

Anyway, if I was in the market for one, which I am not, I might buy a Bosh PSM 200 AES, 'cos it's SDS and also you can rotate the triangular nose of the tool, or use it with the big pad to ruin bigger areas of timber more quickly, or a cheaper 200W or better thing. which still has the power to ruin the finish on something fairly rapidly.

Sorry about that, but I've sworn an oath never to have an orbital sander again (at least, not for finishing on timber).
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 22 Aug 2020    Post subject: Re: Hand job Tool porn Reply with quote
WD Forte wrote:
I cheaped out and bought a detail sander from Screwfux a couple of years ago which still works but the hooks on the pad wore out and
surprise surprise no spares were available.
( I know buy cheap buy twice)
I bought a pad from Ebay roughly similar and mangled it on but now that's getting bald too.
So
I'm looking to buy new and want a make that will supply spares like new pads and possibly brushes when theyre needed
without spending big money if poss
Bosch comes to mind but none of the listings seem to mention spares availability
Suggestions?

TIA


Just type "(insert make here) spare parts" into the search engine of your choice and see what comes up.

It probably won't work for cheap stuff, but I used DeWalt, Makita and Bosch and came up with multiple sources for parts, including OE.

Personally, I consider most power tools to be consumables, even expensive ones - my guys pay a lot for their stuff, but they use it every day and it leads a hard life, but it's also earning them money, enough to outweigh what it might cost to repair.

How much would you have to spend on a tool to consider it worth repairing, beyond it's warranty period?
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PostPosted: 00:08 - 23 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Been reading watching vids etc and now considering a multitool type thing
as they have easily sourced replaceable sander feet and other blades
for cutty scrapey stuff.
It isnt daily use thing for me just summat to do the occaisional
smoothing, shaping, rust/paint removal jobs.
A multitool would do all that and more.
The big names seem to have common fitting blades while Dremel have their own fitting
so sod Dremel
The thing I have has bit of life left in it yet, so will do some more research
before squandering beer chits on a new toy
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PostPosted: 02:46 - 23 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
More often than not, cheaper brand tools that tend to be retailer specific are manufactured by well known names and have interchangeable parts.

It can take a bit of detective work but if you can find the manufacturer rather than the label name you may find a replacement head.
ereplacement parts.com is a good parts resource, but it may be a more US orientated site.

Otherwise, stick to brand names you recognise, I'm a Makita fan for most things but Bosch, Hitachi and Ryobi for sanding tools. Dewalt are OK but I'm not a fan of Black and Decker (their parent company).
I am getting to that stage in life where I am considering buying some of the fancy Festool stuff - but my sphincter still has a fit when it sees the price tag.
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PostPosted: 10:52 - 24 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I will probably get this cordless,

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ozito-PXMSS-18v-Cordless-Detail-Sander-No-Batteries/133492424858

I will be modifying it to suit the 18v batteries I already own, but I believe Aldi ones are a direct fit on Einhell/Ozito tools, if you already have them.
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PostPosted: 11:28 - 24 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
WD Forte wrote:
Been reading watching vids etc and now considering a multitool type thing
as they have easily sourced replaceable sander feet and other blades
for cutty scrapey stuff.
It isnt daily use thing for me just summat to do the occaisional
smoothing, shaping, rust/paint removal jobs.
A multitool would do all that and more.
The big names seem to have common fitting blades while Dremel have their own fitting
so sod Dremel
The thing I have has bit of life left in it yet, so will do some more research
before squandering beer chits on a new toy


I have a battery multi tool. It works, it does what it says an the tin but I always feel it's a bit of a compromise. It sands OK, but not as good as a sander. It cuts OK, but not as good as a saw. etc.

I'm glad I have it and it's had it's uses but out of choice I always go for the specific tool if I can use it.

If you don't use the specific tools much though, it's certainly a good choice.
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PostPosted: 16:48 - 25 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a bosch detail sander that I've had for about 15 years, gets a fair amount of use. It was on special offer in homebase when I got it.

Not something I would both spending money on, seems to be the sort of tool where it will either last for ever or break in a year.
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PostPosted: 10:39 - 27 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a Bosch one and it has been fine, long story I ended up getting 2 delivered and gave one to my mate. He did the same thing, burning out the hooks. He could buy a replacement, but it was expensive and he might as well buy a brand new one.


Personally I'd treat them as disposable.
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PostPosted: 10:54 - 27 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I just gambled a tenner and ordered a new shoe for a Draper sander that looks pretty similar hole wise.
I'll force it on and get another year or two out of it.
If it fits easily I may buy another for a spare
Multitool's etc can wait.
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PostPosted: 10:50 - 28 Aug 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
The gamble paid off and the Draper 26131 foot is a one for one fit!
Woo hoo!
You can see where I had to butcher the only one I could find
a year or two ago to fit a Screwfux/Titan sander.
No butchery or 'buy cheap buy twice' needed this time

Right, now get outa my way
I'm goin out to rub shit down

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