Magna MT800 Sand & Kleen Hand Sander System :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

OMG, the noise level!

2008-10-01
What looks like a good idea needs some improvement. The only real issue was the absolutely ear piercing, ultra sonic noise this thing made. I had not expected to be wearing ear plugs and ear phones to work. The instructions address the issue but recommendations on how to control the noise were less that adequate. I believe if a smooth sided hose vice the corrugated hose were used it may lessen the noise. The hand held sanding head was awkward to use as well. On the good side it did collect the dust in the water well enough, but after 15 or 20 min. of use the noise was just too overwhelming. Swapping shop vacuums was of no help. I am accustom to nosy enviroments being in aerospace by trade and a woodworker by hobby, but this was LOUD on a ultrasonic level and it grated on the nerves.

Magna MT80

2008-02-13
This product arrived as promised. This drywall hand sander works as promised. Nice & easy to use it. The only problem is that is was missing the 2ea adaptors. I called the company and they sent it in 5 days.

Great Product

2008-02-11
I'm remodeling my living room which opens into the kitchen & dining rooms, as well as stairs to 2nd floor. I had used old bedsheets to close off all openings before sanding. I started sanding the room without the MT800 and after a short time dust was all over the house. I ordered the MT800 and received it the next day. I sanded the room twice more and had alomost no dust. This product was excellent. Recommend for any DIY'r.

You get what you pay for!

2008-01-03
First off - you get what you pay for. But for $42 you can buy this unit, use it on one project, and put it on Craigslist and hopefully get some of you money back. The hose and bucket lid are flimsy but functional. I put the long hose on the lid and it's not coming off. Rub a little oil on the fitting before hand and maybe you'll have better luck. Don't press to hard or you'll push the fitting right through the lid! If you're an old guy like me you will have sore joints in minutes using the hand sander, you'd be much better off with a pole sander. I purchased a Ryobi variable speed orbital sander($39)and duct taped the hose to the outlet on the sander which worked pretty good but I did have some dust cleanup to do. Using the orbital sander I did a 24 X 14 room in a few hours. So the $85 I spent was well worth the savings in time and effort.

Definate Recommend

2007-12-01
This product is pretty much a fantastic buy. It really does suck up AT LEAST 95% of the drywall dust. I'm not sure it would hold up to the riggers of a professional drywall contractor, but it's great for a home owner or anyone who only does occassional drywall work. The only complaint that I can come up with (and it's a bit nit-picky) is that the lid is real flimsy. For the nearly fifty bucks that we're paying, the manufacturer could have put a thicker lid on there without denting their bottom line; that is the only reason I didn't give the product a five star rating. All in all, I'm very glad that I bought this product as it has made a PITA job alot less painful.

Ok for small jobs.

2007-11-29
The Sand & Kleen MT800 Hand Sander System combines the features of a standard dry wall sanding head with the power of a shop vac to remove dust as you sand. The exclusive Aquair water filter traps dust safely before it reaches the vacuum system so airborne dust is completely eliminated. Users won't need goggles, masks, or respirators. The sander is backed by a lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box
Sander/vac, 1-1/4-inch, 2-1/4-inch, and 2-1/2-inch vacuum hose adapters, and 20-feet of suction hose.

Superb drywall sanding system 2007-10-11
This sanding system acts like a water pipe, where a shopvac creates a vacuum in a bucket half filled with water. A hose to the bucket is connected to a hand sander, and the dust is sucked through the hose and trapped in the water.

Simple, 95% efficient, and priced right! I bought two more after my first one finally broke from years of use. Since I use the system extensively in my contracting business, where I work in people's homes, I've got to keep from making a mess. Because I recognize this sanding system as being one of my most important tools, I bought a spare so that I would not be without one. About six months ago, things shifted in my van when I had to suddenly stop, and the hose connection on the lid got crushed. So I found I had to wait for a replacement lid to be shipped to me... But the company quickly shipped a new lid at no charge! Now, that is true customer service!!!

A great product!!! 2007-08-27
This is a great product! No, it's not a contractors qulity item but it's perfect for a homeowner like me! I used it on my room addition and achieved great results! Price was right and it did the job!

Simply Great! 2007-08-14
The Sand & Kleen MT800 was simply great! It took a horrible, messy job and made it reasonable. The sanding screens tend to tear and I used about 6 of them sanding about 800 square feet so pick up a supply at your local hardware store before you begin. Make sure you read the instructions to understand how the valves on the unit work so you get the right amount of suction. Having a clean filter in the shop vac is also very important.

Well worth the money 2007-08-06
I tested a area that I will be working on later. The unit picked up about 95% of the dust. After my last job here at home without it, I got the word not to try that again. Ever. Now I can continue remodeling the house.