Is there a low-vibration sander out there?

[ActionJack]

I'm looking to get a decent sander suitable for general sanding duties such as skirtings, doors and architraves. I've currently got a Bosch sheet (?) sander which I inherited a while back and which I recently used for the first time following some work we've had done. However, I could only use it for about 5 mins due to the overly excessive vibrations. I've had a look around but can't find a sander that states 'vibration free'. I've seen the B&D one with a gel pad but this looks like a gimic and the Makita/DeWalt items look much the same. Does anyone know if there is a sander out there which is vibration free or genuinely low vibration? I've bought cheap stuff in the past and have been let down so am happy to buy a decent one, it just needs to not give me numb hands!!

 

[Deluks]

Well if it didn't vibrate it wouldn't be very good at sanding. You could try some anti vibration gloves. Also available from Ann Summers shops

 

[ActionJack]

Well if it didn't vibrate it wouldn't be very good at sanding

I'm hearin yah but that vibration doesn't necessarily have to be passed onto the user. I was looking for the sander which best insulates against the vibes passing into your hands. It's not beyond the wit for some bod to design a great sander that's vibe free at the handle but sands like a good 'un. Maybe I'm a dreamer but I'm............

 

[big-all]

the only way you could reduce the vibration is to increse the mass /weight of the body to give the base somthing to push against then the base would go more berserk because it was gripping the work better

 

[oilman]

Look at Festool. You probably need to try some at a dealer before you buy. Altering the speed makes a lot of difference to how much energy goes into your hand.