Paddy Galore! Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 after a new cordless planer, my bosch batteries have died a death, other than dewalt while we're at it my orbital sander has seen better days and i'd like a random orbital sander. what do you gents recommend? cheers, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 The very best sanders are made by Festool (the only product of theirs that I truly rate) but they are very expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 seen one of those on the bay in my price range, a bit small though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I only use makita now and highly rate them butttttt anything cordless is nothing like 110v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-b Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Mirka make that best orbital sanders, I had a festool and all I got were swirl marks on my work so back it went and I bought the mirka ceros head and shoulders above the festool. And you can't go far wrong with the makita cordless planner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil82 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 http://www.wickes.co.uk/Stanley-No5-Bailey-Bench-Plane/p/215898?CAWELAID=120135120000012396&CAGPSPN=pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Product+Listing+Ads&tmcampid=104&tmad=c&tmplaceref=&tmcustom=mkwid|W5fPyZGt_dc|pcrid|7531858372|&gclid=CJWiqYq90r8CFbHMtAodrFcACw http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DHULM6/ref=asc_df_B001DHULM619836645/?tag=nextag203-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B001DHULM6&linkCode=df0 both will do the job, just take a bit more effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I only use makita now and highly rate them butttttt anything cordless is nothing like 110v +1 for the planer good bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Ed Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Makita for both. Festool is just a marketing/branding exercise rather like Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 http://www.wickes.co.uk/Stanley-No5-Bailey-Bench-Plane/p/215898?CAWELAID=120135120000012396&CAGPSPN=pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Product+Listing+Ads&tmcampid=104&tmad=c&tmplaceref=&tmcustom=mkwid|W5fPyZGt_dc|pcrid|7531858372|&gclid=CJWiqYq90r8CFbHMtAodrFcACw http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DHULM6/ref=asc_df_B001DHULM619836645/?tag=nextag203-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B001DHULM6&linkCode=df0 both will do the job, just take a bit more effort don't take the pee chap. . Festool is just a marketing/branding exercise rather like Apple that statement is just codswallop , some of my kit is festool, the build quality is excellent, the customer service is even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I was hoping either festool or panasonic made a cordless planer, it would save me carting around yet another battery charger, i'll have a word with my local supplier in the morning and see what prices he comes up with. thanks again every peeps, Mirka, i'll google them, thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Festool is just a marketing/branding exercise rather like Apple Sorry but in my opinion this is absolute rubbish. I admit not everything they make is best for everyone but I do feel the quality is excellent compared with others Edited July 20, 2014 by LondonLuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Makita 18v, brilliant stuff. I'm slowly collecting all their kit Edited July 20, 2014 by southeastpete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I have a makita 18v planer and I would say it is ok for doing the odd door on site but not much cop fof owt else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I have a makita 18v planer and I would say it is ok for doing the odd door on site but not much cop fof owt else. Bloody hell dude you spray cars for a living . Why you planing doors in on site??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Bloody hell dude you spray cars for a living . Why you planing doors in on site???I like the idea of having all the gear and NO idea ;-) ( you have not seen how much filler i have to put in some car doors) lol Edited July 21, 2014 by crossy 666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I like the idea of having all the gear and NO idea ;-) ( you have not seen how much filler i have to put in some car doors) lol Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) I have a makita 18v planer and I would say it is ok for doing the odd door on site but not much cop fof owt else. that's all I need it for, just easing the odd door. my 110v Hitachi is nigh on 20 yrs old and still going strong, I don 't want to replace it but it's a pita getting the lead and tranny out just to take a few mm off or so. I won't use my lie Nielsen jack plane on a council door! it's far too pretty and they hide all manner of bodges under the paint, pins and screws galore where they've been repaired rather than replaced. edit to add, i'm not bothered by the cost of new planer blades, the council pick up the tab for those, but they wont spunk nigh on a hundred pounds or so for a lie Nielsen blade. Edited July 21, 2014 by Paddy Galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I sell a lot of tools every day. I couldn't tell you which is best. However, if sales figures are to decide its 18v makita or 18v Panasonic. They both are by far my biggest sellers. Along with the Fein saws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I sell a lot of tools every day. I couldn't tell you which is best. However, if sales figures are to decide its 18v makita or 18v Panasonic. They both are by far my biggest sellers. Along with the Fein saws. I don't suppose you could ask your Panasonic rep if they're going to bring out a 18v planer could you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 well I bought a sander at least, a metabo d/a 6" jobby, along with a bag load of sanding discs and a bargain priced festool guide rail, the planer will have to wait. I can thoroughly recommend graham bidle tool supplies in Norwich, a very helpful chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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