Bosch PSM 18 LI (without battery)

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• Our expert review Bosch PSM 18 LI: good quality sander

  Marijn de Graaf | 16 April 2020 | In the version: Bosch PSM 18 Li with 2x 18V 1.3Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch

  • Holds nice
  • Cordless sanding
  • Controlled sanding thanks to the shape
  • Pin to button
  • Got jobs hard after time
  • Has only one speed

  I think the Bosch PSM 18 LI is a fine sander. I was able to hold it well and thanks to its shape I also sanded small corners. However, he started to get heavy after a long time of work.
  
  Cordless sanding
  While working, I didn't have to think about extension cords or nearby electrical outlets. This sander works on an 18-volt battery, which is interchangeable with other Bosch tools. This came in handy. This allowed me to sand quickly in the house or on the roof terrace. While building a guinea pig hutch, I alternated the battery with a drill or jigsaw. When the battery was empty, I had it charged within an hour. In the meantime I continued working with another battery. As a result, I was not stuck with the charging time of the battery and was able to continue working.
  
  Nice handle
  This sander does vibrate quite a bit, so it was nice to be able to hold it well with the handle. This gave me good control over the machine. I did notice that after half an hour of heavy sanding it became heavy for me to hold. I solved this by taking a coffee break (with a snack, of course). Incidentally, I also wore earplugs while sanding, because I found the noise disturbing after a while.
  
  triangular shape
  The tip of the triangular shape allowed me to sand easily in smaller areas. This works controlled and very nice. What I did find a pity is that the sander only has one speed. Keep this in mind if you want to sand small pieces, so that you don't sand anything broken. A lot of dust disappeared into the collection bin. I still had to clear the area where I had sanded from stray sawdust. I don't own a construction vacuum cleaner myself, but if you do, I would definitely hook it up to the sander.
  
  Pin to button
  While sanding, I tightened the power button, so that I could go about my business while working. So I had all the focus on my artwork and how I held the device. In short, for a hobby handyman with a simple budget like me, this sander is a nice tool to have in your toolbox.

  

  

  

  

  

  Marijn de Graaf | 16 April 2020 | In the version: Bosch PSM 18 Li with 2x 18V 1.3Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 5 / 5 stars

  10/10

  Ideal device not to be faulted

  Jan-Willem Kolkert | 18 July 2016 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch

  • The 18 V '4All' battery fits other Bosch 4All tools (e.g. accutol) and vice versa
  • Supplied charger is a newer type but also supports the older '4All' batteries
  • The 2.5 Ah battery lasts for more than 1.25 hours (with 60 grit) in a row :)
  • Extraction system significantly reduces flying dust

  This is the second sander I have used on the same staircase. The first broke quickly because of the long sanding and the fine glue residue/wood dust that was released drove me crazy. This machine collects most of the dust in a container. A real advantage!
  The old machine could sand for half an hour, buh this machine will flash the charging indicator (3 LEDSs) on the last LED after +- an hour and 10 minutes, after that you can continue for another 15 to 20 minutes (coarse, grain 60).

  Jan-Willem Kolkert | 18 July 2016 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 5 / 5 stars

  10/10

  Just perfect in my opinion

  jackie Daemen | 13 July 2016 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch

  • design
  • fashion model
  • found nothing yet

  i bought this to polish a slab in a graveyard where there is no power i have one of the lidl on power but i find it has much more effect than this one on streams the stone surface is smoother even though i was working with 80 grit The packaging box or whatever you can call it is orderly and everything has its place

  jackie Daemen | 13 July 2016 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 5 / 5 stars

  9,6/10

  Great machine for a reasonable price

  • Gets into the smallest corners
  • Battery lasts a very long time
  • Feels good in the hand

  Great device with a large battery capacity

  M Havermans-peters | 3 August 2018 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 4.5 / 5 stars

  9,2/10

  The machine that always grabs you!

  • Handy and no cord nagging
  • Dust extraction is very effective
  • Can be used in all places
  • Expandable with attachments for even more difficult places
  • Battery lasts much longer than I thought
  • None, great thing!

  Quite a liberation to be rid of a cord. I use it much more often for jobs where I used to be satisfied with a rough surface. Maneuvering goes well without the device going off. The dust extraction works much better than I was used to from previous devices. You cannot grind away a large amount of wood with this, but there are other machines for that. For painting and such, this device is perfect.

  Arie Jan Kraai | 31 October 2018 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 4 / 5 stars

  8,0/10

  4Ah battery does not fit here!

  • Bosch 4Ah battery does not fit!

  Had bought this version without battery because I already had 2 4Ah 16V batteries from Bosch. Unfortunately the 4Ah batteries do not fit in this sander (too thick), only 2.5 Ah...

  Robin Boerhof | 27 July 2021 | In the version: Without battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 4 / 5 stars

  8,4/10

  Recommended

  Easy, quick results visible.
  It is a pity that there is no indication when the receptacle is full.

  Elise | 13 October 2016 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 5 / 5 stars

  10/10

  Top product

  • wireless
  • Battery interchangeable with screwdriver

  Old sander died after many years of intensive use and immediately ordered a new one. Ideal device!

  Paul Spapen | 13 December 2017 | In the version: Without battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 5 / 5 stars

  10/10

  Ordered through CoolBlue and this gives confidence.

  • Just a good Bosch product.

  I like it very much because I was looking for a cordless sander.

  Bart v d Heiden | 12 July 2019 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch
• 5 / 5 stars

  10/10

  Great device!

  • no wire
  • Not heavy
  • Easy to change sanding sheets
  • Good abrasive reservoir
  • No

  Indicated in the pluses, job was done quickly

  Edwin | 22 September 2019 | In the version: 1x 18-volt 2.5Ah battery | Automatically translated from Dutch