Black and Decker BEW210 Random Orbit Disc Sander 125mm

Great sander wih quality results

great good price needs spare sandpaper as only one included

Sanding discs drop off after so long could be the sander or it could be the discs?

I bought this and use it with a ten quid speed controller, also from amazon… https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HXDXBAI?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details which gives you the ‘missing’ control this unit needs, to make it usable both as a sander and a polisher/buffer. Allegedly, you want maybe 3,000rpm or less for a polisher/buffer, and more for when sanding. There’s a big difference between a true or orbital sander and this type of gentler random orbit device. This is not as aggressive, and so it may be you can use it at full ‘speed’ after all, for buffing-off headlamp yellow oxidation, and so on, after all. So, if you really are ripping off ugly rust rashes on a piece of metal, this might be a little too gentle? But, it’s probably in the right general area for any plastic/glass buffing/polishing, which is what I want. The speed controller I just leave about 2/3 way, which means this orbital unit is running half speed. And don’t expect it to spin round fast - the wobbly oscillations are fast, the actual rotation is not! I thought at first it was a dud, but there really is a big difference between a random orbital sander like this, and a true rotating orbital sander. An angle grinder is another stage more aggressive even, than that. Good velcro pad on it. Quite decent effort to remove/peel off a disc put it that way, never had one fly off or anything. Good unit, Black & Decker are extremely durable consumer products, have been for decades. Take care all.

Not up to to the task of general diy. Lasted about an hour and a half before the sanding disk fell off. Very thin plastic disk is way too flimsy.

No grumbles with this. I bought this for a summer project to rejuvenate some garden chairs that had been folded up and leaned against a garden wall for too many years. It's compact in size, easy to grip, not too heavy and the sandpaper discs it uses are a standard size that's easy to source without paying lots for a branded make. There's a small bag that collects most of the dust it produces.

Built really well and does a great job with ease, especially for its price point. It’s a good size, easy and comfortable to hold and sturdy enough for most home DIY tasks.

Black and Decker is a good machine , this specific one is for sanding over straight surfaces no curves or round legs , it’s potent , does sand properly . But the 1 sanding sheet that comes with it , disappears at only ten minutes of work … very disappointed with the matter , as you would expect a couple of sheets to work with it immediately , right? You can add 2£ and give them included … never had this experience before . It’s like selling you a flashlight with old batteries . Performance is very good (strong) but disappointed that I need to figure out about the sanding papers