JellasDetail Mouse Sander, 220W Compact Sander Machine for Wood, 13,000 RPM Sanders with Dust Collection, 12PCS Standard Sandpapers, 4 Finger Attachment and Sanding Pad Included, JD2442ClimatePartner certified

Very good detail sander , very powerful and quality

So, I have been using a random orbital sander to take paint off a number of outdoor and indoor wood surfaces, with good effect.However, I have got to the point in realising that even armed with my orbital sander, a heat gun, shave hook and stripping knife, I am unable to tackle some of the very small and intricate places, especially near window frames, so I was on the lookout for a detail sander. I swayed between this one, a Black & Decker and a Bosh. Despite some of the negative reviews about pads not fitting/slipping off, I was in a hurry, due to the weather forecast, so I went with this one for Prime, next day delivery.Having used this Jellas model for a solid 8 hours, I can say that it is an excellent sander. In some ways it is more powerful than my random orbital sander and is certainly ‘champing at the bit’ to run along that wood! However, I would have to agree with many of the other reviews which state that the pads come off while using it. While this is very disappointing, it is purely down to the cheap pads the machine is supplied with (not good Jellas!) and nothing more. It’s a good job, I suppose, that it doesn’t come with many.On inspection of the pads after slipping off (after only a few minutes) the ‘loop’ underside that is supposed to stick to the ‘hooks’ on the sander had just disintegrated. I kept attaching new pads, but the same thing happened after only minutes of use. Obviously the material used on the underside of the pad is very poor quality/not fit for purpose. After a while, out of sheer frustration and urgency to get the job done, I decided to attach a 150mm round pad that I had bought from toolstation for another type of machine. I managed to cut this to size and it stayed on the sander fine, and, with some improvisation, I managed to complete the job.Therefore, my conclusion is that this is a sturdy, powerful machine, but do yourself a favour and get some quality pads from somewhere else if you decide to buy it (toolstation’s are cheap and very good quality).A couple of other things that you may want to consider are:The finger extension is invaluable for getting into tiny crevices; however it is secured via a screw, which you have to screw/unscrew with a Phillips screwdriver in order to be able to interchange this with the normal triangular head. It’s just something to consider when purchasing as it’s not as simple as quickly snapping the heads on/off while working, so you have go back over areas with the detail part later once you’ve finished with the larger pad, to avoid you from having to keep stopping/starting to interchange the heads.One other thing: I’m not too fussed about the handle on this sander, which is located on the top of the device. The other models I looked at had the handle in the form of an extension out the back of the device, so you could hold it in one hand and apply pressure with the other, on the top of the sander. However, with this one, with only one place to hold the sander and apply pressure, both your hands are in the same place, at the top, which gets tiring, or you are left using it with one hand, to give your other hand a break, which also means that fatigue can be a problem, especially if you are sanding in awkward positions. This is just something else to think about if you will be working for long periods of time.

Gr8 value for money, works really well,with plenty of extra pads

A great sander that can get in some small spaces, especially using the finger plate. The sanding plates can slip off at times but seems to be when it needs replacing.

It is a good value for light to moderate sanding jobs, but if you need something for heavy-duty use, this might not be the best choice. If you’re looking for a good price sander for basic tasks, it’s worth considering.

The handle is quite chunky so not ideal if you have small hands. Great for getting into difficult areas when using the finger attachment.

A great sander, had a black and decker for years it finally gave up, so bought this and it's excellent, very powerful. Most of the sawdust is collected in the container. Very happy

Excellent DIY product