Black & Decker MS550GB Mouse 5 Amp Detail Sander/Polisher with 34 Piece Accessory Pack

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This detail sander’s small size allows it to get into tight spaces. It has a very comfortable grip and comes with an attachment to sand in between stair balusters. It comes with a hook and loop sanding pad and scrubbing and polishing options. This is a light-duty tool, designed for occasional use, perfect for the homeowner or handyman.

This tool is not recommended for carpenters or woodworkers, as it is not designed to be used continuously for hours on end. Use this sander for light applications; if you intend to strip off multiple layers of paint or smooth rough-sawn lumber or sand hardwoods, you’d be better off going with a heavy-duty tool. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed to fit easily in the contour of your palm, the Black & Decker MS550GB Mouse Detail Sander /Polisher is ideal for completing light sanding needs. With its compact size and finger detail attachment, this detail sander can get into small spaces to perform finish sanding, polishing, scrubbing, and more. Textured, gel-padded comfort grips keep your hands comfortable while allowing you to securely hold the tool, helping to ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency. The sander comes with 41 different sanding accessories for performing a wide range of tasks.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 5.1 x 9.6 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002ZU738
• Item model number: MS550GB
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,787 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to handle, good for small jobs, March 14, 2006

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Janice D. Gallant "mozart32" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker MS550GB Mouse 5 Amp Detail Sander/Polisher with 34 Piece Accessory Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is my first sander and I wanted something lightweight that I could handle and this fits the bill. Yes, replacements for the the hook and loop sandpaper are hard to find and expensive. Here's my solution:
1) Cut a piece of plain sandpaper in the desired courseness to match the mouse template.
2) Apply ordinary elmer's liquid glue to the top of a piece or worn out mouse sandpaper.
3) Press the new cut piece on top.
4) Put on a flat surface and place several books on top.

After several hours, use on sander. No kidding, I've done this twice and it holds together for the life of the sandpaper.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works fine, but use your own sandpaper!, July 3, 2005

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Otis Maxwell (Saratoga Springs, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker MS550GB Mouse 5 Amp Detail Sander/Polisher with 34 Piece Accessory Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this sander for one very specific purpose: to sand some nooks and crannies which I couldn't reach when refinishing the softwood fir floor in our 1896 Victorian. I frankly didn't expect much and ordered the much more expensive Fein multi tool (which I'll now cancel) at the same time.

The supplied sandpaper wore out within seconds--literally. I then cut a piece to fit from an 80 grit round I'd purchased for my Porter-Cable orbital sander. It worked great--the floor was smooth and ready for the finer grit and the sandpaper was ready for more work.

The product includes a little canvas carry bag which is a nice feature--it comes with some little parts you'd almost certainly lose otherwise.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Accessories tough to find, June 13, 2005

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joesuspense (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker MS550GB Mouse 5 Amp Detail Sander/Polisher with 34 Piece Accessory Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this to refinish/finish some furniture that I am working on. It works fairly well for light duty sanding. The main problem I ran into was trying to find the sandpaper/accessories I needed. Black & Decker doesn't make low grit sandpapers, so you have to buy 3rd party. Not always easy to find. The other problem I had was trying to find replacement steel wool pads. None of the hardware/megastores in my town have them. If I had to do this over again, I would probably purchase sander that used standard sandpaper sheets.

Update: I have recently found more third-party sheets that work with this sander. That may bump the rating to 3.5 or 4. I still can't find replacement steel wool sheets, so no 5 stars.