Bosch Random Orbit Sander PEX 300 AE (270 W, in case)

I had one of these vibrating sanders which never seemed to do the job efficiently so I decided to try an orbital one. This one was a reasonable price and it does a great job. It’s not as loud as my other one and takes paint and varnish off no problem. Comfortable to hold and easy to use. Only drawback is that the dust collector is very difficult to remove - I always have to get my husband to do it for me which is a pain. Otherwise I love it.

A very good product in my opinion. Has a fair amount of power, enough for most jobs in the home, is comfortable on the hands (vibration wise, in fact quite 'smooth'. I use industrial air driven sanders at work and the vibration can be awful, not the case with this sander), and the variable speed is very useful. I can't comment on the life of the Velcro pad as I have bought an intermediate pad which you put on and leave on the sander, and then the sanding discs attach to that, therefore extending the life of the pad on the machine (in fact it'll last almost forever). I suggest you do the same. The storage box is fine in my opinion, might not live up to life in a van, but is more than adequate for life in the shed. The dust collection box works well, but yes, it does fill up quite quickly- but its supposed to isn't it?! it is quite stiff to open, but again I would rather that than a sloppy fit, and I'm sure over a long life it'll ease somewhat so best to start off tight. Having said that when I use it in the house I'll connect the hoover and not use the box. All in all I think this is a great buy, and I am very happy with it.

I was impressed when the sander arrived. Excellent quality case - properly solid and simple to use. The instructions are clear and simple - similar to the product itself. I have used this so far with 40 x mixed grit anding discs for Bosch PEX 220/300. The sander was easy to use - no need for strong pressure and compared to my old sander fitting the velcro back sanding discs was simple. I was sanding down some polyfilla that I had been over generous with. It was simple and quick to get a smooth finish. The only reason that I didn't give this five stars was the dust collector. This did collect some dust but frankly a negligible amount - most it just flew around all over the place! Looking at reviews of comparable items this does seem to be a typical problem so I'd still thoroughly recommend this sander but just beware that you're probably going to need to do quite a lot of hoovering afterwards!

We’ve been using this sander while we’re renovating our Victorian house, and it has worked very well so far. On the walls it leaves a smooth, even finish, and on the wood of the doors it has been quick and consistent. It feels steady in the hand and the vibration is controlled enough to make longer sessions manageable. The dust collection isn’t perfect, but it does reduce the mess, which already helps when working indoors. The machine feels solid and the movement stays stable even when we need a bit more pressure. Overall, a reliable and easy-to-use sander that gives clean results on both walls and wood. A good choice if you want something straightforward that still delivers a neat, consistent finish.

Great orbital sander. Using it to refurbush our 1930s house. The dust extraction filter system is less than useless and I predict was only designed as a baffler/muffler to get inside some noise restriction limit for domestic use. Because when hooked up to a vacumm extractor the noise increases lots! I did lots of research first into hooking it up a Henry vacuum cleaner. The dust outlet/exhast port has a 31mm diameter O-ring and measures 29mm in diameter. The port is round unlike the recommended Bosch adapter for other models of sander. Any universal stepped adapter or 3D printed adapter allows connection to the 36.5mm outer and 31.5mm inner diameter Henry tube. However I found even just holding the Henry hose in place, significantly reduced the expeled dust and was way better than with the standard filter system attached. But I recommend getting any universal stepped adapter and cutting to size.

This sander works really well when first used, it's easy to control and pretty powerful. Unfortunately, the sanding plate (bit that holds the discs of sandpaper in place) wears out ridiculously fast and needs replacing so that the discs don't just fly off. The filter box is also useless, it'll catch some dust but leaks like a sieve. So all in all, a good sander for the price but don't expect it to last

Used this when making a garden bench, was very useful and far better than sanding by hand. Worked on the bench over several days, I am not one of these people who have table saws and numerous other bits of equipment. After I stopped for the day and put the tools away, I would notice my throat was a bit out of sorts. So I have put a face mask in a food bag and placed it inside the sander case. I would advise anyone buying a sander to wear a face mask to avoid inhaling the dust. I am afraid I never thought of this before but I don't intend to forget again. The sander did not obviously throw up a cloud of dust but my throat tells me to be more careful in future. SO WEAR A FACE MASK. KEEP A MASK IN THE SANDER CASE.

I spent ages looking at different makes/models of orbital sander and eventually bought this one. It was reduced by £10 when I did make the purchase so made it even better value. It feels pretty solid and I would say having the adjustable speed is a must. Don't expect miracles from the dust collector, it does work to a point, but if your doing major sanding work inside the house, it will get dusty! The sander box is a little fiddly to get on and off, and depending what you're sanding, it can catch on objects and fall off. I found the sanding discs are vey good and don't fall/spin off as long as you use Bosch branded discs. However, from my experience, this is not the case if you buy cheaper non Bosch ones, so don't waste money on those. In summary, this is a great sander. The above niggles should not put you off.

bonne ponceuse mais pour les utilisateurs français, attention ! prise européenne et non française, il faudra penser à acheter un adaptateur (5 euros dans le commerce)

Lijadora eficaz para pulir madera y lijar barniz o pintura, muy fácil de usar. Pesa un poco (mejor utilizarla en posición horizontal). Sorprende lo silenciosa que es en relación con su potencia. Las hojas de lija se cambian muy fácilmente y se puede regular la velocidad, incluso en marcha. Viene con una sola hoja de lija (para madera). La única pega: el enchufe es de tipo inglés (es muy extraño para una herramienta fabricada en Alemania) -> hay que comprar un adaptador de toma de corriente (no suministrado).

aunque vino con enchufe americano ,me va muy bien. . . . . . . . . . . . ..