Makita BO4900V

A great sander – Dial up electronic variable speed control. Hook and loop with large lever clamp paper fastening system. 330W Motor provides 10,000opm. Half sheet sanders obviously save time when working on larger areas and this one is both light, easy to use and has well dampened vibrations meaning that it can be used single handed when needed. Purchased in 2019, it has since done moderately heavy work including sanding two large decks plus numerous smaller jobs around the house and has performed flawlessly. The variable speed control is handy to have and you can also lock the trigger on so you don't have to hold it all the time.

For the overall size, it's lightweight and powerful and a big step up from the previous Bosch orbital sander.