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Skil 7300-01 Octo 1 Amp Detail Sander with Dust Canister, 8 Detail Attachments, and 32 Piece Set of Abrasives | 
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| Brand: Skil
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $77.06
Buy New: $41.59
You Save: $35.47 (46%)
New (7) Refurbished (1) from $24.95
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 1714
Media: Tools Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 18.5 x 5.5 x 12
MPN: 7300-01
Model: 7300-01
UPC: 039725026149
EAN: 0039725026149
ASIN: B000H10HYG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 3 Position Nose Detail Maximize use of abrasive when sanding in corners | | • | 8 Detail Attachments Finish hard to reach surfaces with various contours | | • | Built-in Work Light Illuminates work surface where you need it | | • | Dust Canister Maintain a clean work area | | • | 1. Dust Sealed Switch Extends tool life |
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Product Description
Multi Sander, 8 Detail Sanding Attachments, Including A Unique Flexible Attachment, 3 Position Nose Detail, Built-In Work Light, Dust Sealed Switch, Dust Canister, Tool-Less Attachment System, Includes: 32 Sandpaper Sheets Carry Bag.
Amazon.com Review
Remember the times you've used pieces of sandpaper attached to a stick or wrapped around your finger in an attempt to reach those small, irregular surfaces, or areas so tight that only the light of day could get in? Well, that era has come to an end. Skil's 7300-01 120-volt Octo Multi-Finishing Sander has eight detail sanding attachments including a unique flexible attachment to prevent accidental scarring. Now you can reach in between balusters, sand flat, round or curved surfaces, reach inside inlay areas, finish surfaces on all types of moldings including chair rail and crown molding, inside corners of cabinets or shelving or in tight places where other sanders cannot reach.pThe 7300-01 has all the features you have come to expect from Skil: an ergonomically designed soft-grip handle, dust protected switch, a 10-foot six-inch cord, 3-position nose detail, a built-in work light and a dust collection canister. The kit includes 32 sheets of hook and loop connected sandpaper and a handy carrying/storage bag. i--C. Dwight Barnett/i
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 The 1-day sander June 21, 2008
Odell Vining
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
In need of a detail sander, the Skil Octo was an interesting choice. It has multiple attachments that offer the potential of great benefit. To its credit, the Octo is inexpensive, likely to handle some jobs adequately, and comes with a carrying case/bag. In my experience its shortcoming include the following. The tool and attachments are poorly constructed. After the first day of using the Skil Octo it was noted that components holding the velcro and the velcro itself were dangling from or had fallen off the tool and attachments, respectively. The dust canister appears to be for cosmetic purposes only, and many DIY are likely to find the complexity of adding and removing of the attachment support plate to be a deal breaker. Seldom have many of use using this tool found the seemingly simply task of pushing a button and removing/adding a plate/accessory so time-consuming and challenging. br / br /It is within the realm of possibility that the unit purchased by this reviewer contained faulty components and that he and others working on the project were in the minority of those who may report to having no difficulty with the attachment support plate. However, speaking only from personal experience I believe that Skil's attempt to build a quality tool capable multi-tasking fell terrible short. br /
Overall very good but there is a common problem. March 8, 2008
Charles S. Holzheimer (Centennial, CO)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have used this little sander for everything from wide panels to small, delicate boxes. The versatility is a strong point and I have put many of the attachments to use. br /The dust collection canister on the back falls off on a pretty regular basis and it really doesn't catch much of the dust in the first place. This is kind of incovenient but really isn't that big of a deal. br /HOWEVER, Given the fact that this sander is designed to be versatile, they really should have made the hook loop (Velcro) base more durable. During the first couple paper changes, the panel that is on the sander started pulling away from the body. Even being careful not to tear at it the panel eventually came off. I have glued it back on about 3 times now and I think I may only be able to do that one or two more times before the material will be too far gone to fix. This is a design flaw that Skil should look into because it makes a great product less than ideal.
 Octo 1 Sander February 11, 2008
Jeanelle S. Johnson
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Works well, collects dust just as advertised. No better or worse than any other sander I have used.
 Good, but not great August 15, 2007
H. A. Elliott (CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this sander based on the reviews read here. I wasn't looking for a heavy duty sander, just something to sand down putty used to patch some holes in the walls before I painted. While the sander worked well, the velco did tear off after I removed the first sheet of sand paper (I, too, used super glue to stick it back on) but for me, the biggest issue is the dust collection bag. It collects a fair amount of the sander shavings, but once you remove it to dump it out, it is really difficult to put back on. I had to remove the backing (which is attached with screws) to get the bag back on tightly. This seems poorly designed and adds too much time to my projects.
Efficient Little Sander July 7, 2007
D. Schneider (California)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
After spending the past week sanding the railing of a very large redwood deck (a project I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy!)and using a variety of other big name brand sanders, I am completely sold on this little Skil Sander. I traded off, using a Craftsman Palm Sander, a Porter Cable Profile Sander, and a Black Decker Belt Sander not wanting to burn out the motor on any of the tools during this quite large job. Belive it or not, none of the other sanders did as well as the Skil. It didn't fail me no matter the difficult angle or tight nooks and crannys. I used almost all of the attachments and all worked extremely well. br /When I first purchased this sander my husband rolled his eyes thinking it was a girly tool. By the end of our first day of sanding he was reaching for the Skil as often as I. The velcro did come loose after tearing several of the sanding sheets off, but after a little super glue it worked great. br /I would recommend this tool for any project, large or small.
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