Small inexpensive sander or grinder?

justaquestion

Hi folks,


I have an internal wall with a few bumps in plaster at bottom and also where some of the plaster has come off. I have fixed it with polyfill but though I tried sandpaper and a sandpaper block to level the bumps, no good.


Anyone know of a small inexpensive sander or grinder that will work and help to level the bumps on plaster?


Thanks

flashg67

I usually use a 1/3 sheet sander such as this. You can make your own sheets by cutting up standard sandpaper or buy 1/3 sheets pre cut

http://www.screwfix.com/p/energer-enb623sdr-1-3-sheet-sander-230-240v/3348g

globalds

I got this
http://www.diy.com/departments/hitachi-corded-200w-1/4-sheet-sander-sv12sg/j1/31910_BQ.prd?gclid=CjwKEAjww9O3BRDp1tq0jIP023YSJAB0-j1SsGD6IkBQBCTBA949Ll3khPL3ZeVsX0Ri36IWnOkIKBoCaybw_wcB&ppc_type=shopping&ecamp=SEAPLA31910_BQ&ef_id=VZbnaQAABc4Dz-cT:20160325203346:s

Nice little sander ..not too heavy and gets into tight places ..

This is a good price too on sale at £30

justaquestion

flashg67 wrote: »

I usually use a 1/3 sheet sander such as this. You can make your own sheets by cutting up standard sandpaper or buy 1/3 sheets pre cut

http://www.screwfix.com/p/energer-enb623sdr-1-3-sheet-sander-230-240v/3348g[/QUOTE]


Thanks a lot for both replies. This one would be just up my street at just over £13, but I wonder would it be able to sand down plaster bumps on wall?


Many thanks for the help.

Davesnave

I used the Hitachi on a dodgy wall, and it worked fine, but that was only necessary because someone had used something other than 'normal' plaster to fill in some chasing.

It's a good wee sander.

justaquestion

Thanks for reply, had a look at the manual for the screwfix one and it says not to be used on plaster, ah well....and I liked it and the price as well.




http://www.screwfix.com/p/energer-enb623sdr-1-3-sheet-sander-230-240v/3348g



Maybe will have a go at getting rid of the plaster bumps with a hand held file or some other idea.


Thanks again

Silver-Surfer_2

justaquestion wrote: »

Thanks for reply, had a look at the manual for the screwfix one and it says not to be used on plaster, ah well....and I liked it and the price as well.




http://www.screwfix.com/p/energer-enb623sdr-1-3-sheet-sander-230-240v/3348g



Maybe will have a go at getting rid of the plaster bumps with a hand held file or some other idea.


Thanks again

It will be fine to use for your intended purpose.

Norman_Castle

justaquestion wrote: »

Maybe will have a go at getting rid of the plaster bumps with a hand held file or some other idea.

How big are these bumps?. Try some very coarse paper. Next time don't put so much filler on.

ispookie666

My experience is with a repainting a dining table and using polyfilla to fill a broken tile(as a temporary job)
I bought a mouse sander from a big online site for around £15- it comes with velcro hook and loop type. the triangle shaped sanding paper were absolute useless.
I bought 5m rolls of @Oakey 60 and 120 grit' from screwfix and never been happier. I used some silicon glue to stick it to the used triangle shaped sanding paper - and saving me loads of money.