Customer Reviews:
 Easy to use, effective and perfect for small jobs February 27, 2008
Wesley Mullins (Kentucky)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1IDHG9FN304EC I bought this sander to redo my kitchen floors without the expense of ripping it out and starting from scratch. My floors were faded, scuffed and had a few finishing stains where an abrasive chemical was dripped in spots at one time. In a couple of hours, I sanded the entire parquet floor and applied a standard wood stain. In one evening of work and for less than 40 dollars, I feel like I have a new floor. The sander is fast, smooth and neatly collects the dust produced from the work. I don't know how I would feel armed with this small sander if I tackled a larger job, but for something as small as my kitchen floor, it was the perfect size.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Sorry that the pictures are a bit dark. In each picture, you should see three distinct surfaces: the dull, untouched floor, a white strip where I had sanded and a dark, shiny area where I had sanded and stained. If anyone has any hints on how I can make the pictures brighter, I'd be glad to listen.
 NICE PERFORMANCE - BUT NOT PROFESSIONAL August 24, 2006
Oscar Rodriguez Coronel (Mexico City)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been using this sander for 1 year + -:
Here you have my comments:
1- Works fine, the finish are Ok.
2- After some weeks of used, Too much noise.
(maybe normal for this kind of tool)
3- I already repair it 1 time (minor repair).
4- Looks very nice but is not a professional tool.
5- Inside it, you are going to find just 1 ball bearing,
the other one is a bushing.
6- Very comfortable due to the gelmax.
Finally
I f you need a sander for home, this is a five stars sander.
(little expensive)
But if you are looking for a pro tool, this is not the option.
(try dewalt or craftsman pro)
Great sander. July 2, 2005
Physics Teacher (Southern Pines, NC USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I received one of these as a Christmas present and liked it so much I bought one for a friend as a gift. Runs smooth, is easy to use and just all around excellent. Great value for the money.
 Good performance and good value! October 23, 2004
Scott Pointon (Crest Hill, IL United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I owned a 10 year old Black and Decker 1/4 sheet palm sander that was very loud, very dusty, and very prone to vibration. I mainly only use my belt sander and random orbital sander anyway, but there are those times when a 1/4 sheet sander is still the best tool for the job. So, I bought the B&D FS600G (which is the same as this unit, except it has a gel grip and no case) as a replacement. First I will start with the good stuff:
1. This sander is a bit quieter than my old one, but not much.
2. The vibration on this unit is minimal, but I like the model FS600G with the gel grip better!
3. The dust collection works decently, and is of course a vast improvement for me since my old sander had no dust collection.
4. It is very affordable!
5. A case is always nice to have!
I guess what I am saying is that for what it is, this is not a bad sander at all.
Now for the few drawbacks...
1. This sander came with a separate plastic jig to use for punching the dust collecting holes into your sandpaper. I really wish there were another way to accomplish this since the jig never seems to be handy and/or where the sander is.
2. Although it IS quieter than my last palm sander, this thing is still uncomfortably loud.
3. The on/off switch is located in a perfect spot, but I wish it were not so recessed. Sometimes I have to fiddle around trying to get the thing on or off.
Overall, I am pleased with the quality of this tool. There are of course nicer sanders on the market but for the price this one cannot be beat!
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