Hyde Tools 09165 Dust-Free Drywall Vacuum Hand Sander with 6-Foot Hose

I picked up this dustless drywall sander with vacuum attachment, and honestly, I’m impressed. Sanding drywall is usually a guaranteed way to cover the entire room and yourself in dust, but this setup keeps things clean and manageable. It hooks right up to my small shop vac with no issues, and once it's running, it pulls in the dust surprisingly well. The sander itself is lightweight and easy to maneuver, which made working on walls and ceilings a lot less tiring. I also love that I didn’t have to spend forever cleaning up afterward. If you’re doing any drywall repairs or finishing work, this is an excellent way to sand without making a mess everywhere. All in all, super convenient and way cleaner than traditional sanding. I would definitely recommend this!

I used the sander with my rigid shop vac. I've sanded joint compound with an without this tool and the difference is amazing. There is virtually no dust in the air when using this sander. I started using the sander with a 120 grit sanding screen. It was leaving little grooves in the compound. Maybe I was pressing too hard, I don't know. Regardless, I switched to a 220 grit sanding screen, problem solved. It left a smooth finish. This tool is particularly useful for sanding big flat areas on walls and ceilings. I found it more difficult to use on corners. I would sand as close as I could with this tool, then switch to a sanding sponge for the actual corner work.

When it comes taping and mud, I'm an old fashioned sanding sponge guy and have always been a reluctant consumer of "gimmicky" things which this drywall vac seemed to fit that category. But I have to admit, it worked surprisingly well in minimizing the dust for sanding. Unit comes with two adapters which make it near impossible to have a vac hose that doesn't fit. It also comes with a sheet of precut sanding screen for quick start up out of the box. Note that you should save the original screen to use as a template to cut further pieces. I mean it's not rocket science to cut a piece of sanding screen to fit a sanding block, but the pre-cut piece that comes with the unit has notches in the corner that allow the screen to fold up the side of the unit when you sand into a corner. When hooked up the suction is impressive. With the air flow valves open for max suction, the unit will stick to any surface you place it on so after a bit of sanding you need to stop and shake your arms a bit, just let go of the unit and it will stay on the wall waiting for you to start again. As mentioned earlier, the dust is at a minimal. I know it's always "recommended" to use a dust mask when sanding and I did when I started, but after a while, I took the mask off and never noticed the dust in the air. Bear in mind that it takes considerable effort to sand with this unit. Reaching out and doing ceilings with the weight of not only the hose from the sander but also the shop-vac its hooked up to is a bit taxing. The hose, if not properly slacked, always wants to twist to its relaxed position. If you don't lay out the hoses before you start sanding, it's going to constantly apply torque to the sander. There is also a slight learning curve on where to route the hose depending on the angle your sanding from. Sometimes the hose is hanging free while your sanding for one position and other times it might be slung over your shoulder. The unit should come with a belt clip for the hose so the length of hose you need is always between the clip and your maximum reach. It would also serve in taking some of the weight of the hose off of the sander when reaching those far out spots. All in all the product performed quite well especially in the area of dust minimization. It becomes taxing while using the full suction and the hose is a pain in the a** sometimes but its a useful tool to have, even if you're an old fashioned sanding sponge kinda guy.

This simple device works like a dream. For small to medium drywall work it really limits the dust. It also comes with a sanding mesh that works great. The Vacuum keeps the mesh from clogging so you have less down time. I am very happy with this purchase. Just finished a bathroom project and there is almost no dust.

Despite a few negative reviews, I couldn't help but wonder if it would really work. I came back so many times, and finally just ordered it. It came fast along with other products I had ordered. First impression was wow, it seemed fairly sturdy and came with those extra fittings to help fit it all together. We have a sears craftsman 20 gal. wet/dry vac. and we were able to fit this on with the adapter. We also were able to use a hose off an old shop vac to make it even longer. These adapters were a life saver. I turned it on and started testing it out on a large area of drywall covered with joint compound that was dry. I was so amazed that I had to show everyone and get them to try it. My husband who had been negative about such a product came around to liking it. I mean, all us girls in the family will never live without it again. We almost want to buy another just in case this one happens to break so to have a backup. I like it that much. I like that as I'm checking the wall, it stays on the wall with suction. It frees my hands up, and I don't have to keep bending down repeatedly to pick it back up. Depending on what your doing the suction can also be adjusted. I didn't think I would actually care or need that function but I did. Once I moved into texturizing the wall it needed to be a bit lighter touch, and by adjusting the suction it made it perfect. The dust level was low, which is important with a little one in our home. We had put off a few projects for that very reason. I will still use caution, and proper airing techniques, but this product makes it a cinch to set up knowing I don't have to hang partitions like on a job site. I totally recommend this product for anyone who has to sand drywall, joint compound or anything like that. Also will be using it to sand a painted wall to degloss it. I think it was worth every cent. Update: I still own this product. It is still in good condition and we are using it for a room remodel/kitchen and family room. I still recommend this product. My son in law bought it when he saw mine and he doesn't regret his purchase either. As we like to say, the greatest gadget since razor blades. I still have no regrets on this purchase. Just wanted to let everyone know, it's holding up just fine for us.

Llego antes de lo que esperaba, los materiales son de buena calidad.

Brilliant! Saved me a heap of time having to tap up drop sheets and whatever else to protect the home from dust. Need to work a bit harder vs using an electric sander, but NO CLEAN UP, no more than you need to regardless. Just keep the net sander clean and not build up with plaster dust that clumps together, and you'll be fine. This was great for a big job, would be even better for small jobs! Everyone hates cleaning! Used with a cheap shop vac held itself to the wall, regret not getting it sooner!

L'articolo è arrivato prima del previsto. E' utile nei lavori occasionali poichè fa il suo dovere discretamente evitando di spargere troppa polvere per casa. Va da se che non va bene per un uso professionale perchè alla lunga stanca la levigatura a mano. Purtroppo il foglio abrasivo in dotazione è durato pochissimo strappandosi in corrispondenza delle mollette di aggancio. Forse il costo è un pò eccessivo per la qualità in se ma per quello che ci devo fare non aveva senso acquistare una levigatrice elettrica molto più costosa.

Best drywall tool ever. And I mean ever! Virtually no dust, attaches to any shop vac. I was sceptical but it works really well. mesh sandpaper attaches secure, comes with a long hose and combined with shop vac hose has about 14 ft length which easily reaches my ceiling heights without a struggle.

I use this connected as an extension hose to a Titan shop vac, and also used connected to a Bosch hand sander, all hoses stay together and make my home sanding 95 ,% dust free