Rockwell Detail Palm Sander 135W

Bought this item to help make sanding my car easier. It didn't. If anything using a hand is easier. Dust catch kept falling off. Disc when rotating wobbles up and down (its meant to go side to side). When any pressure at all is applied more than a feather it stops sanding all together.

Its a good sander, for the price. It uses a six-hole platen, which is pretty much standard, meaning you can easily obtain new sanding discs from a huge range of vendors. Only a couple of very minor issues: it'd be great with an additional hold-point for two handed use, but that isn't a problem restricted to just this sander, most of the cheaper ones are the same. The dust collection isn't outstanding, but again, that isn't unique to this sander. If you need good dust suppression, it can be hooked up to a vacuum ... and don't use your existing indoor vacuum, unless you want ultrafine paint dust blowing through the house next time you use it. Haven't used it enough to review the longevity of the hook & loop platen. They all lose their effectiveness over time. They can ... MoreIts a good sander, for the price. It uses a six-hole platen, which is pretty much standard, meaning you can easily obtain new sanding discs from a huge range of vendors. Only a couple of very minor issues: it'd be great with an additional hold-point for two handed use, but that isn't a problem restricted to just this sander, most of the cheaper ones are the same. The dust collection isn't outstanding, but again, that isn't unique to this sander. If you need good dust suppression, it can be hooked up to a vacuum ... and don't use your existing indoor vacuum, unless you want ultrafine paint dust blowing through the house next time you use it. Haven't used it enough to review the longevity of the hook & loop platen. They all lose their effectiveness over time. They can be replaced, and they're not expensive. Just something to be aware of.

Not a bad looking and feeling product suitable for the job I bought it for ---- after I buy a supply of the appropriate sanding sheets. Only ONE medium coarse included. I expected several of differing grades. After 'lock down' I'll check mt local Tool Centre for some.I see Supercheep Auto also stocks this brand.