Metabo Sander: Features Vibratory And Eccentric, Orbital, Pneumatic And Cordless Sander. How To Choose A Wood Carving Machine?

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

The Metabo sander is a fairly popular tool among carpentry professionals. But it can be used in everyday life. What is this device, what types of Metabo grinders exist, and how to correctly choose this power tool - let's figure it out.

About the manufacturer

Metabo is a trademark that was founded at the beginning of the last century. Now it is one of the largest enterprises in the world for the production of various equipment for home and garden, which includes about 25 subsidiaries. Metabo has its dealers all over the world, including in Russia.

A huge range of electrical tools is produced under this brand, and among them - grinders.

Features: pros and cons

Metabo hand sanders are designed so that you can easily sand the surface, remove old paintwork, and remove chipping from wood. They can also be applied to products made of other materials, for example, polishing a stone to a shine, processing plastic, leveling a layer of plaster.

Metabo grinders have a number of advantages

• Quality . German quality speaks for itself. This tool will serve you smoothly for many years.
• Warranty . The manufacturer establishes a warranty for free maintenance of its equipment for a period of up to three years. This warranty is valid provided that you use the device for yourself and do not use it for commercial purposes.
• Range . In the product line of the Metabo manufacturer, there is a wide range of grinding machines. Everyone will choose a tool for themselves, depending on the desired functionality.

The disadvantage of Metabo grinders, perhaps, is the rather high cost of tools. But the high quality and the 3-year warranty fully justify it.

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The Metabo company produces several types of grinding machines.

Vibrating

Surface polishing with this tool is performed by vibration. That is, the working platform carries out reciprocating movements with a small step, but rather high speed.

In turn, they can be divided into surface grinding, where the working surface of the machine is a rectangle, and delta-grinding, the platform of which is made in the form of a triangle.

Eccentric or orbital

Here, the surface is polished by rotating the grinding wheel, which is attached to a special backing pad.

Tape

Grinding of the material is carried out by moving the belt along the conveyor. The platform here, like that of surface grinders, has a rectangular shape, but the grinding material moves only in one direction.

In addition to the difference in the way of work, the grinders differ in the type of connection.

The manufacturer also offers several types of grinders here

• With work from the mains . That is, the device is connected to a 220 V outlet.
• Battery operated . The manufacturer installs a lithium-ion battery on the tool, which requires periodic charging from the mains.
• Pneumatic . Such a device operates from the action of the air flow on the blades installed inside the housing. To work with such a tool, you will additionally have to purchase a compressor.

How to choose

To choose a Metabo grinder it is necessary to pay attention to several aspects.

• The type of work that you intend to perform with this device. So, for work with a large area of the processed material, surface grinders, belt or orbital machines are suitable for you. If you have to work with small parts that have corners and irregularities, then it is better to purchase a delta grinder.
• The presence of electrification at the place of work. If you are using your grinder away from the mains or if you experience frequent power outages, the best option is to purchase a cordless model.

• The weight of the device and its ergonomics. Hold the sander in your hands. You should be comfortable working with it. But consider the fact that if you are going, for example, to grind walls with this tool, then a light device will be in priority here. If, however, you will use the grinder on a workbench most of your working time, then the increased weight of the device will only play into your hands.
• The power of the device, the speed of work. These indicators affect the performance of the device. The higher they are, the less time you need to finish the surface.
• Additional options. The ability to adjust the speed, dust collector, carrying case will be a plus when buying a Metabo grinder. But usually multifunctional machines are more expensive.
• Price. The price of the device also plays an important role. If you are on a budget, you can get the least-featured utility sander. But if your financial situation allows, then it is better to purchase a professional device that can easily polish wood, and also perform work on concrete.

Popular models

The range of Metabo grinders is very wide, but there are several options that are in particular demand.

BAE 75 . This is a tape type model. The high power of this device, which is 1.01 KW, and the belt rotation speed, reaching up to 450 m / min, allow you to perform work with high quality in the shortest possible time. The device is equipped with the ability to adjust the speed, as well as a button for maintaining the speed under load. Powered by a network, weighs 4, 7 kg. The cost of this model is about 16,000 rubles.

• SXE 3125 . This is a household model of a surface grinder with only 350 watts of power. It is equipped with a dust collecting cassette with a filter, where all dust will be collected during operation. The grinder is quite light, its weight is only 2.5 kg, so it will work comfortably even on the ceiling. Works from the network. It has additional functions for adjusting the speed and increasing power under load. The cost of this modification is 14,500 rubles.
• SRE 4350 . This is the most budget-friendly network type eccentric model, equipped with a 310 W motor. The number of revolutions that the device gives out reaches 4000 rpm. Has a dust bag, the workplace will stay clean. A universal vacuum cleaner can be connected to the tool, if necessary. This grinder weighs only 1.5 kg. Its cost reaches 7,000 rubles.

Reviews

Reviews of Metabo grinders are mostly good. The owners talk about the high quality of the tool, about the high functionality of even budget options for cars. The disadvantages include only the high price, especially for battery models.