Black & Decker FS600G 1/4 Sheet Sander with Comfort Grip

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Feel the power of a great idea with the revolutionary new GelMax Comfort Grips. Black & Decker is the first company to bring the comfort of gel to power tools. GelMax Comfort Grips deliver a new level of comfort for power tools, while enhancing the experience of sanding, cutting and drilling with the Mega Mouse sander/polisher, Navigator powered handsaw/jigsaw, ? sheet Power Sander, and Cordless Drills/Drivers. Filled with a solid gel polyurethane material, GelMax Comfort Grips provide a great feel and a firm grip. Black rubber overmolds fused onto the tools surround the gel grips, adding to their gripping power and comfort. The 1/4 Sheet Power Sander delivers power and less vibration. The palm grip of the sander is comfortable and easy to hold. The sander moves at 13,000 orbits per minute for rapid material removal and a smooth finish. It is the only sander with full body rubber overmolds for extra gripping. A dust collection system captures dust and helps keep a clean work surface.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 5 x 6.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C6DX7
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FS600G
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,076 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Performance and Good Value, July 16, 2004

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker FS600G 1/4 Sheet Sander with Comfort Grip (Tools & Home Improvement)

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 this unit 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 gel-grip design on this sander is fantastic - no more tingly hands after sanding for a long time.

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!

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!