The design is taller than corded sanders and you have to factor in the weight of the battery, which also gets in the way of the grip a fair bit, but it’s easy to use and offers three different speed settings giving you good control. A maximum speed of 11,000opm (orbits per minute) isn’t particularly high but the DBO180Z makes up for it somewhat with a large 2.8mm orbit diameter. Dust extraction is above average and the machine is quiet in operation. Consider the price. We’ll dive into a lot more detail on the price of BOSCH PSM 100 A Multi-pad Sander shortly, but in terms of quality, the obvious advice here is ‘you get what you pay for’. It’s really just being aware that if you’re buying the cheapest of the Garden Power Tools from Currys PC World you might not expect the same level of quality as you’d get from a decent quality product like BOSCH PSM 100 A Multi-pad Sander.

Then we thought that we should be looking at Bosch Garden Power Tools rather than just looking at Garden Power Tools or just looking at Bosch products. By combining the two pieces of data it helps to ensure that the prices and analysis we’re carrying out is as accurate as possible and gives you the closest match to the average price of similar products to BOSCH PSM 100 A Multi-pad Sander as possible. If you have your heart set on a particular brand or even a selection of brands then we’d suggest you spend a bit of time writing up a list of the brands that you would happily buy. This can really help you in narrowing down the selection when it comes to choosing a product. For example, over at Currys PC World you can filter products by brand, so you could filter just to show the brands on your list. This is especially useful knowing that there are 167 Garden Power Tools to choose from at Currys PC World. Detail sanders: In many ways, a detail sander is a type of finishing sander. Typically, they have a triangular shape with curved sides, and this makes them less suitable for larger areas. They are, however, ideal for precise tasks like edges or harder to reach places. Ideal for flat surfaces / corners / edgesWorks on multiple surfacesEasy to install/remove sand paper The overall quality of any product is important, but it’s especially important when you’re considering Garden Power Tools. You’re making an important investment in this product so you want to be sure that it’s going to be durable and serve its purpose for a decent length of time.Consider the brand. We’ll go into more detail in a moment about brand and whether Bosch is your best option for Garden Power Tools. But the point here is just to make sure you’re factoring in brand when considering the quality of a product. Some brands will be better known for quality than others, and no doubt some of the much higher quality brands will attract a higher price for their products. Let’s take a look at BOSCH PSM 100 A Multi-pad Sander in more detail and see what makes it worthwhile of a review score of 8.6 out of 10. We used the sanders on a range of different types of wood, including some with large surface areas, and others with hard-to-reach sections. We also used them with different sandpaper grades to evaluate how each one performs. All of the sanders were used for long enough to be able to assess their ergonomics, including weight and dimensions.

Of the 167 products in the Garden Power Tools category, 149 were more expensive than BOSCH PSM 100 A Multi-pad Sander and 15 were cheaper. Prices from BoschOnce you’ve decided which type of sander you need, there are a few things to look out for before making your final choice. Sanding creates a lot of dust so it’s a good idea to look for a sander with good dust collection as not all sanders come with this feature. Typically it will come in the form of a built-in dust compartment but some can even be attached to a vacuum cleaner tube for better extraction. Next up after looking at the category and the average prices, we thought it would be good to take a look at the brand, Bosch.

Lightweight and compact, ideal for sanding in hard-to-reach areas and for sanding smaller and medium-sized surfaces As is typical for this type of sander, the BO4556 is compact and lightweight with single-speed operation. It’s easy to use thanks to its toggle switch and soft non-slip elastomer grip, and even has an effective dust bag which isn’t a given for affordable finishing sanders. What’s more, you can make use of regular sheets of sanding paper via the simple clamp system. The WX820 comes with a microfilter dust box and gives you plenty of control thanks to six different speed options. It’s not as powerful as a corded sander, but the battery means you can use it anywhere and is interchangeable with other Worx Powershare tools. Random orbital sander: If you can only afford one sander, a random orbital is the most versatile. They are typically circular, but not exclusively, and although it might look like they simply rotate the sanding disc, they actually move it around in an unpredictable pattern to avoid scratch marks. Their size and ease-of-use make them suitable for a wide range of sanding tasks. As we covered earlier choosing a brand can be really key to getting the right product in the Garden Power Tools category. There are loads of great brands out there each offering great products at different levels of quality and price. If brand is important to you, we’re sure you already know that Bosch is a great choice. With 276 products available from Bosch there’s plenty of choice too.The next step in the price analysis was to look at the average price you would typically expect to pay for Garden Power Tools and as Currys PC World was selected for this review we’ve used them for gathering our information on the average price of Garden Power Tools. The A-rated noise level of the power tool is typically as follows: Sound pressure level 83 dB(A); Sound power level 94 dB(A). Uncertainty K= 3 dB. Disc sander: A disc sander is probably what most people think a random orbital sander is. The key difference is that they do spin in a fixed motion, much like the wheel on a car. They typically require two-handed operation and, like belt sanders, are better for tougher jobs where lots of material needs removing. The fixed motion means you need to be careful not to leave visible circle marks behind. As mentioned above, there are typically four kinds of sander. Some are more versatile and can be used for multiple jobs, while others are more specialist. Below is a short summary of the main types and how they differ from each other.

Bosch offers a comfortable contoured shape with a soft grip and an easy-to-use toggle switch. The dust box is small but you can optionally attach the PSM 100 A to a vacuum cleaner for even less dirt. The triangular pointed shape of the sanding plate means you can get into corners and the plate can be rotated to extend its lifespan. Unlike many detail sanders, there’s a second section to the sanding plate for when more surface area is needed. On the downside, the cable isn’t very long and if you want to save yourself some bother make sure to buy pre-pierced sanding sheets as the provided punch plate isn’t great.Two-piece sanding plate: for optimum utilisation of the sanding paper, the delta tip of the sanding paper and of the sanding plate can be effortlessly detached and rotated There were also a total of 267 products that were more expensive from Bosch and 6 that were cheaper. Price of Bosch products in the Garden Power Tools category If there is power available then a corded sander makes life simpler in many ways as you don’t need to worry about charging batteries or replacing them when they are old. You just need to deal with a cable potentially getting in the way. How much do I need to spend? Finishing sander: A finishing sander, as you might expect, is the one you need to put the finishing touches on a job. They come in different shapes and sizes which means you will sometimes see them described as palm sanders, and are ideal for working on flat areas before adding products like oil, wax and paint.