Metabo SXE 450 - worth it in 2025? [member edit]

For all 10MW Plus members

In this one I’m taking a quick look at the Metabo SXE450 random orbital sander to see if this older design is still worth considering in 2025 in the face of brushless far-east Deros-alike clones.

Amazon link is for convenience, shop around for the best price - https://amzn.to/45r7lQ0

Metabo SXE 450 technical spec - https://www.metabo.com/com/en/tools/cutting-sanding-milling/wood-processing/random-orbital-sander/sxe-450-turbotec-600129000-random-orbital-sander.html

SXE 450 manual - https://portal.metabo-service.com/en-GB/operation-instructions/detail/00129380

Thanks to Ollie Bradshaw for his Metabo clip, check out Ollie’s channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@BradshawJoinery

Direct video link - https://youtu.be/XQDNh69lKQ0

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