Black & Decker Mouse Sander/Polisher Kit MS500K

Pros: Easy to use and effective in most uses; fits great in your hand; multiple uses
Cons: None that I can think of at the moment.

I am not a woodworker. I am not a construction worker. I certainly don't do household repairs. I am however, a craft person and enjoy taking old furniture pieces and turning them into works of art or at least my version of art.

I...

Pros: Powerful, small, versatile, comfortable to use for long periods.
Cons: None really. Well maybe the odd placement of the on/off switches

A few months back we finally decided to rip out all the carpeting on our second floor and stairway and replace it with cherry wood. A great decision by the way. Afterwards, we were left with one problem. The banisters, balusters and wall railings leading ...

Pros: Small, easy to use, stores away in it's own little case.
Cons: Hmmmm, none I guess!

What in the world does a WOMAN want with this Little Mouse Sander? I'm not a male chauvinist either, simply because I'm not a male. Yep, that's right, I'm a woman, and I had to have this sander. I wanted it so much in fact that when I was asked at ...

Pros: Ergonomic design, easy to use, wedge shape and finger attachment are very useful.
Cons: Power cord is too short, finger attachment requires a screwdriver to put on.

Many, many years ago I purchased a Black and Decker Mouse Sander/Polisher Kit from Home Depot so I could sand some spackled areas in my house before I painted. I've used it a couple of times over the years, but until recently it spent most of its ...

Pros: easy paper changes, small size, great for details
Cons: velcro pad can wear, 14 pieces are mostly paper

Several years ago, my parents decided that my husband needed an assortment of power tools for doing tasks around the house. He did get some input, but I'll admit that I also made some of the decisions, knowing even then that many of the power tools would ...

Pros: small and light
Cons: price, sandpaper does not last, does not get into tight spaces

Today I had to sand down the exterior side of a door. I used my Makita sander to get all the flat surfaces sanded with ease. The door is a standard type with the 6 panels. I was able to get most of the grooves around the panels sanded but could not get...

Pros: removeable tips, lots of power
Cons: expensive pad replacement, velcro? coverings.

My Mouse
I wanted to start off with a small disclaimer here. I'm not a machinist, a wood enthusiast, or a furniture-maker. Unlike the commercials, I don't own an antique store, or have an old house that needs refinishing. I am, however, an...

Pros: easy to use, comes with plenty of accessories,
Cons: poor durability, lack of power, no good for anything but small jobs

As a new homeowner I needed a sander for various jobs around the house. After checking out several brands I decided on the Mouse. It was small, easy to use and came with lots of accessories. Now in fairness to this product I will say that it did perform...

Pros: Small, easy to use.
Cons: Very slow, expensive sandpaper. Not enough sandpaper options!!!

Well, in an attempt to restore an old chair that I have, my boyfriend purchased for me the Black & Decker Mouse Sander. Does anyone remember the comercials Black & Decker had on tv when this little creature was first created? The commercial showed a...

Pros: very handy and user-friendly
Cons: replacement sandpaper pricey

I've always been intimidated by power tools. Maybe it's the loud noise they produce or maybe the possibility of losing a limb that inspires fear in me. But the sight of my kids' sad, hand-me-down bookcase propelled me to overcome this phobia.

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Pros: So Easy To Use
Cons: I always need an extension cord

Light weight, easy to use, and versatile. This small little sander is perfect for those pesky little projects that you haven't finished, or not even started! All too often I find myself with a project that requires a lot of hand sanding. Too small of a...

Pros: ease of use, versitality
Cons: high price of supplies

I love this sander/polisher it is one of the most used tools I own. It can sand and scrub areas and has an attachment that can reach into small areas. The price is reasonable and it is no more noiser than any other similar sander. It's not cordless...

Pros: Gets into tight spaces, easy to use, GREAT!!!
Cons: Standard paper could last longer, but secondary market paper is available

I was in the process of hand-sanding an antique chair that my wife had since she was a little girl. The chair had been painted and stained at least twice. I tried those "gel-type" stripper which removed most of the white paint, but also caused some of ...

Pros: Lightweight, compact and durable.
Cons: Haven't found one yet!

The Black & Decker Mouse Sander/Polisher Kit is a MUST HAVE for anyone doing sanding in their house! We purchased a home that needed a total repainting. We decided to do it ourselves and a sander was a must. Honestly we needed to take the cheap...

Pros: Great Idea with finger option
Cons: Can't hold onto it

My husband is a crafter, and for months before Christmas he asked for the Black & Decker Mouse Sander/Polisher Kit MS500K. He told me it sells for about fifty dollars, and I was on the hunt. I found the Black & Decker Mouse Sander/Polisher Kit MS500K...