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BLACK+DECKER Detail Sander 1.2 Amp

BLACK+DECKER Detail Sander 1.2 Amp

By BLACK+DECKER · Orbital Sanders · Power Tools · More from BLACK+DECKER

  • 1.2 A motor
  • 14,000 OPM max
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 4.6 x 5.4 in
  • Weight 2.4 lb
  • Corded, 2-year limited warranty

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Problems, parts and running costs

Summary

A corded detail sander for corners, trim and small refinishing jobs, built around a pointed teardrop pad that reaches places a full-size sander cannot. Check the durability reports before you buy: owners repeatedly describe the pad tip getting hot enough in sustained use that the plastic around the pad screw melts and the tip falls off.

Strengths

  • Light at 2.4 lb and easy to control with one hand.
  • The pointed teardrop pad reaches corners, gaps and the spaces between spindles.
  • Owners say it runs quieter than older mouse sanders.
  • Hook-and-loop backing makes paper changes quick.
  • One owner’s first unit lasted 15 years before they bought a second.
  • Low price is a recurring theme in owner reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Owners report the pad tip getting so hot in sustained use that the plastic around the pad screw melts and the tip falls off.
  • Dust capture is mediocre: owners say dust still flies everywhere.
  • Replacement hook-and-loop sheets may not align with the dust holes, and some replacement pads have not fit.
  • There is no variable speed; it runs at a single 14,000 OPM pace.
  • The manual warns against extended drywall sanding.
  • Scattered owners complain about noise and a finger attachment that breaks.

Verified specifications

ModelBLACK+DECKER MOUSE detail sander, BDEMS600, corded.
Motor1.2 A.
Speed14,000 orbits per minute per the manufacturer spec table; one marketing bullet on the same page says 16,000.
Padhook-and-loop teardrop pad with a pointed tip, plus an interchangeable detail finger attachment.
Dust collectionmicro-filtration dust canister.
Switchdust-sealed power switch.
Grip3-position comfort grip.
Weight2.4 lb.
Dimensions10.1 × 4.6 × 5.4 in.
ElectricalUS corded; the US MOUSE family page lists 120 V.
Speed controlnone; the tool runs at a single no-load speed.
In the boxthe US manufacturer page lists the sander alone; retailer pages list a finger attachment and sanding pad. No sandpaper assortment is documented.
Warranty2-year limited warranty covering defects due to faulty materials or workmanship.
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In use: corners, weight and control

Owners consistently call the BDEMS600 light, quiet and easy to control. At 2.4 lb it is a one-hand tool, and the pointed teardrop pad gets into corners, gaps and between spindles where a full-size sander will not fit. One owner liked theirs enough to buy a second after the first lasted 15 years.

Durability: the pad-tip problem

Owners describe excessive vibration and friction at the tip making the plastic around the pad screw melt until the pad tip falls off; Home Depot’s own AI-generated review summary says many users reported overheating and parts melting after minimal use. One owner reports the sanding pad tip breaking after a few hours of use. Nobody has published a failure rate, so treat this as a known annoyance rather than a defect — but it is the main reason to keep sessions short. The 2-year limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, and the manual directs repairs to BLACK+DECKER service centers.

Dust collection and sandpaper

The micro-filtration canister catches fine dust, but owners say capture is mediocre: one says it doesn’t make much of a difference and dust still flies everywhere, and an r/DIYUK thread asks specifically about dust collection bags for the mouse sander. The manual’s troubleshooting table blames poor collection on a full canister or sandpaper holes that are misaligned, and it carries a fire warning: dust from coatings such as polyurethane or linseed oil can self-ignite in the canister, so empty it often. Paper is another friction point. Aftermarket hook-and-loop sheets may not line up with the dust holes, owner-reported replacement pads have not fit, and one owner had trouble finding finer-grit paper for the tool.

What it costs

BLACK+DECKER’s own store lists the BDEMS600 at $35.99. Home Depot’s browse page shows $50.51, McLendons lists it at $64.99 and Gateway True Value at $62.99. ToolGuyd’s 2014 launch post reported a ~$33 launch price, on par with the ~$35 previous version. The only running cost is sandpaper: the pad takes proprietary-shape mouse sheets, and generic triangular sheets exist but hole alignment is hit-or-miss. As a value guide, about $36–50 is reasonable for occasional home use, $50–65 is weak-to-fair, and above $65 is poor for this model.

Is it worth it?

The pad-tip heat reports and the manual’s drywall-sanding exclusion mean it suits intermittent DIY use, not sustained production sanding. If you sand for hours at a stretch or care about dust capture, look at the generic competition first.

Which model this is

This page covers the BLACK+DECKER MOUSE detail sander BDEMS600, the 1.2 A corded model that dates to an October 2014 sander refresh and is still sold new in 2026. Do not confuse it with the newer BDEMS200C (10.3 in long, 2.5 lb, includes a sandpaper assortment) or the 20V MAX cordless BDCMS20B (12,000 OPM). The Amazon listing for this sander is ASIN B00OJWLNMO.

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