Bosch PSM 18 LI Cordless 18 Volt Li-Ion Multisander (baretool: supplied without battery/without charger)

Be aware this is a bare tool - it does not come with the batteries! (although 2 batteries, a charger and a hammer drill with case is available from the orange DIY chain for just under a hundred pounds at 19.09.12) This is a great little sander with an extending forward section to get into small areas most sanders won't. Only had this sander a few weeks but first impressions are positive with both the sander and the sanding packs I bought at the same time really helping sand some teak chairs with tightly packed wooden "spokes" being done in minutes where I could not get my old sander nor easily get a block of wood with sandpaper wrapped around it. The batteries have been lasting about an hour (they are about 6 months old and have been used many times on a Power4all jigsaw and hammer drill) and the power is at least as good as my old Black and Decker mains sander. Positives Reasonable light Really like the fact you can get into tight spaces Has extractor Versatile in handling and being able to take away from mains due to being battery operated. Negatives Only that it works out expensive if you don't already have the batteries. If you have the batteries and need a sander - this is an excellent product.

This is one of the best portable sanders on the market. Great battery life and very reliable.

I own a few a few Bosch devices that take the 18V battery system, so I assumed this sander would be fully compatible. Unfortunately it is not. All of the 18V Bosch batteries I owned were the 4.0Ah size, which fit my drill, strimmer and lawnmower, but are not slim enough to fit in the gap for the battery on this sander. You will need to get hold of one of the smaller 18V batteries, at most 2.5Ah, which will fit. They aren't particularly cheap, even if you go for the lowest capacity 1.0Ah 18V batteries. Note that there is such a thing as streamlined 4.0Ah battery in this system, but I haven't seen them being sold on Amazon (yet) and the sander manual specifically says not to use ANY 4.0Ah batteries with it (it doesn't say why - I would have thought it should be fine but my track record with assuming things about Bosch 18V batteries isn't great). The sander itself is fine. It's no good for heavy duty work but if you need to tidy up some rough edges or take off a thin layer of paint, it's fine. I think I would have preferred to have the wired version, especially now that I am forced to use a battery that won't last as long. It would have been much cheaper too. Ergonomically, this tool has its issues. With a battery installed, it is a little heavy, plus the grip is not that comfortable to hold for long periods. This really is geared towards small, quick jobs. I wouldn't say it is that powerful so you may be forced to use it for longer than you want to. However, it is sturdy and looks like it should last for a long time. All said, I have no buyers regret. It does what I need it to do. Having to buy yet another, smaller 18V battery to fit this was annoying but I can use that with my drill and other Bosch tools so it's not the end of the world.

I bought this sander a couple of months ago, but the job I wanted to do was delayed so I`ve only just had the chance to test it in service. I was surprised how securely the pads remain fixed to the sander. It wasn`t unduly noisy and was quite effective. It doesn`t feel that secure in my hand and feels a bit bulky and a touch unwieldy when in use. But that`s probably me not being very familiar with it yet, plus there`s a quite bulky motor to cover somehow! And that motor and the pads are buzzing about at a fair old rate. As others have mentioned, it`s quite hard to get the filter box off. However, to my mind, that`s better than it being too loose and getting knocked off every now and then, usually at the most inopportune moment. I did manage to connect it to the vacuum cleaner (sort of) and was pleased with the way flying dust was reduced. It`ll be even better when I buy the proper adaptor! It is quite manouverable but I was a bit disappointed with the odd place I couldn`t get at, for example a skirting board with a central heating pipe running along just above it.But that`s not the Sander`s fault, I simply thought that it would be less bulky than it is! But, like I said, it`s got (and needs ) quite a hefty motor to do what it does. On an open flat or curved surface, no problem. Saves a lot of time, effort and temper! All in all very satisfied and happy to recommend it. I just need to learn to drive it properly!

I was going to buy a cheap, corded sander until I saw this Bosch, which takes the batteries from my Bosch drill, so saving money on further batteries and charger. It works really well, and I've had an hour of use from one charge, after which it's probably worth taking a break to avoid white-finger, although the vibrations are not too bad at all. I've used it a fair bit, and I like that fact that I can still 'feel' the wood as I'm working: Another reviewer wished it would remove wood faster, but I'm very happy with a more gradual approach, giving more control and subtlety to the work.I've also not had any issues with the pads not sticking to the velcro, as experienced by some others. One wonders whether they have perhaps been overenthusiastic, and sanded down through the pad to the velcro maybe? The pads are not cheap, and I may try non-branded ones down the line, assuming I can find some to fit. But that said, I have found them lasting longer than I expected: I sanded the finish from a three-drawer bedside cabinet ready for painting, and only used a single pad, which still had some life in it. The dust-collector also works well, although I've worked outside enjoying the nice weather so far. But I would be happy to use it indoors knowing that the room wold not be covered in sawdust after working. Just remember to knock out the collector from time to time. I have no reservations in recommending this device, it is a fine sander, not overly loud, no cable to get in the way, and allows subtle sanding, even into corners and along curved edges without being over-zealous!

This is amazing. Has amazing adhesion and power. The dust collecting is brilliant too. I haven't tried it with a dust collector hose. But even just with the small box collector it handles it well. Fits the Bosch battery and saves money using the 18v battery system. Overall for the price it is worth the better results and time saving.

Bought this sander as was sanding and filling walls of reasonable sized third bedroom to prep the walls for painting. I had been using a sanding block and sanding by hand. After developing aching arms and slow progress popped online and saw this. Already have a Bosch drill driver (came with two 0ne4all batteries and charger) so knew it was probably going to be a quality product, I wasn't disappointed. It came in the post, I enlisted the help of my brother who groaned when he saw the sander, we both commented after finishing the sanding that for a small tool it packs a punch. Very happy with it although as other reviewers have said the dust collector doesn't catch much dust. Will be doing more sanding in the not too distant future and know I now have a decent tool ready for the job.

Had this product for several months now and really like using it. It's light and easy to use. It shares the batteries with my Bosch Drill and now also shares with my jigsaw as well. What a brilliant idea by Bosch and at a very reasonable price. If you ain't got the drill with two batteries just wait for the offers in November about £60.

Jag tänkte först köpa en annan billig slip med sladd när jag såg denna. Då jag redan har laddare och batteri för Bosch valde jag denna. Jag har använt den en gång och den är väldigt enkel att använda. Ett stor plus är den inbyggda dammsugen, nästan all sågspån hamnar i den inbyggda behållaren som är enkel att tömma. Den slipar också väldigt bra och jag har nu beställt fler sandpapper av varierande grovhet. Visst bullrar den en del men inte värre än andra maskiner. Även om man inte har ett batteri sedan tidigare är det värt att köpa varianten där laddare och batteri ingår.

記載がなく、古い本体で使っていたバッテリーが使えるか不安でしたがしっかりハマりました。 動作も問題なさそうです。 新しいバッテリーは少しスリムになっており、本体に隙間ができます。 充電器も供用できるようでした。 この形状が作業に向いているので今回で4台目です。 コンパクトでアイロン状の形状が細かい作業にも向いていてお気に入りです。 高儀製やアイリス製もあるようですが安心感もありこの商品に決めました。

Worked well for minor sanding I had to do. For bigger works consider something more powerful

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