What sander for home use?

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi all!
I'm looking to buy a sander.
I need to sand 10 door frames (not the doors, I'm getting new ones) and 3 rooms worth of skirting.
I'm going to repaint, no need to strip the wood bare.
I would like a tool with an efficient dust extractor.
Speed is not an issue, as I'll be working slowly when the gardening season is over, doing the rooms one by one.
Longevity of the tool is also not an issue, because I won't use it after this project.
Cordless is not essential, although I already have 4 X 2.5A batteries for the Bosh 18V system.
Not too heavy and easy to handle is essential, my hands are not very strong.
The availability of reasonable priced sandpaper suitable for the machine is essential, I'll be using loads!
What would you recommend, please?

 

[Kingfisher101]

I've got the Titan detail sander from Screwfix which is a belter for the money but the dust extraction bag is rubbish. You can get the pads really cheaply off Amazon. I got about 50 or 60 for I think £5 or £6. You want the detail sander not the Oribital Sander. I've got both and the Oribital sander is more for sanding down a whole wall etc.

 

[classic33]

A 1/3 sheet sander, like these.
https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/1-3-sheet-sanders/cat830920
or
https://www.toolstation.com/power-tools/sheet-sanders/c867

 

[fossyant]

I tend to use a mouse sander. Some you can attach a hoover to them but you'll need one that copes with the fine dust.

 

[Kingfisher101]

If you're doing a skirting board then I think the detail sander is more appropriate as its smaller.

 

[classic33]

Run the hose from your vacuum cleaner to the area you're sanding. It'll pick up more dust than it would attached to the sander.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I tend to use a mouse sander. Some you can attach a hoover to them but you'll need one that copes with the fine dust.

Fossy, how do you do that? Does the hoover need to be on at the same time as the sander?
Should I watch a few YouTube videos?

If you're doing a skirting board then I think the detail sander is more appropriate as its smaller.

Thank you, that's what I figured.
I have seen a sander with interchangeable plates, one rectangular like @classic33 linked to, the other is mouse shaped.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Run the hose from your vacuum cleaner to the area you're sanding. It'll pick up more dust than it would attached to the sander.

Basically, hoovering after me is the more efficient way?
But what about all the dust getting on top of me?
Or do you mean to run the hose while I'm sanding?

 

[classic33]

Basically, hoovering after me is the more efficient way?
But what about all the dust getting on top of me?
Or do you mean to run the hose while I'm sanding?

Run the hose out whilst you're sanding.
No one method is going to collect all the dust, but the hose running to where you're sanding works best at keeping it down.

Attaching the hose to the sander might mean an extra piece to buy, to allow it.

 

[classic33]

You've this sort, if you want corded.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/draper-14s-220d--sheet-sander/

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Attaching the hose to the sander might mean an extra piece to buy, to allow it.

Cheers @classic33.
I think I will go with your first suggestion, because handling a sander with a hoover attached seems cumbersome.
I'll just have to clean the flat more for a bit: I'll try to do it on nice days, all windows opened.

 

[Electric_Andy]

If you're using a mains corded one, don't use a metal hose pipe or tube. I did that and got a nasty shock. Don't know if it was electric jumping out from the brushes, or a short somewhere. But plastic pipe only. May also have been static build up but it was a constant shock rather than a quick zap

 

[Pat "5mph"]

You've this sort, if you want corded.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/draper-14s-220d--sheet-sander/

Excellent, just the right size!
Do you just get sanding paper and cut it to size, or do you buy it already cut?

 

[classic33]

Excellent, just the right size!
Do you just get sanding paper and cut it to size, or do you buy it already cut?

Buy the paper, fold and tear to size is the cheaper option. The right size sheets are available, to save time, but at cost to you.

 

[lazybloke]

This feels like an appropriate thread to remind folk that old paint can contain asbestos, which would not be a good thing to turn into dust!

I've no idea how prevalent it is/was. Test kits were about £20 last time i looked, at diy shop websites.