This Electric Hand Sander Makes Large DIY Projects More Manageable.
No one ever tells you how much of your adult life you’ll spend sanding things. Drywall? Sanding. Every piece of wood you cut and install in a DIY project? Sanding. Looking to repair or refinish floors or furniture ? Yeah, probably sanding. And there’s nothing worse than toiling away on a big sanding project—you feel it in your arms and back for days, and your hand starts to cramp from holding that whirring hand sander for so long. That was until I bought this finger sander from Bosch , which is so convenient that I haven’t hated sanding since—and my Tylenol consumption has dropped dramatically. If you use a hand sander often, this will definitely be an improvement for you.
The wooden stairs in my old house are very impressive, which is a polite way of saying they’re worn. However, I don’t plan to replace either staircase, so I try to keep them in good condition. I recently decided to sand and repaint them, but I wasn’t really looking forward to the process. I needed a new hand sander, so after some research and seeing the GSS20-40’s ease of use, I chose it. It was a great experience.
The first reason I love this hand grinder is that it’s relatively quiet and doesn’t make as much noise as others—it has much less vibration. This vibration can be very tiring during prolonged use, so reducing it significantly impacts both the overall comfort of using the tool and the amount of time you can work with it. And the longer you can work with the tool, the more you can accomplish.
The GSS20-40 also has a very comfortable two-handed handle. It can be used with one hand, but I always use both for better control. This is usually quite inconvenient, as most handheld sanders have handles that are too small for two-handed use, but with this model it works perfectly.
Overall, the sander is well-designed. The speed control is located at the rear and is easily adjusted depending on the material and desired result. This is a sheet sander; the sandpaper is secured to the base. I’ve had issues with the sandpaper moving with previous sanders, but the Bosch holds the sheets securely.
This corded tool is one of the few I still use. I hate fiddling with extension cords like it’s 1995, but I think the convenience and performance are worth the extra effort. If you ever find yourself doing a lot of sanding, definitely give this tool a try—your hands and back will thank you.