what is it called?

I was in local d-i-y shop and he sharpens his tools with a handheld electric gadget , it costs sixty quid and has a rotating sandpaper belt about a quarter of an inch wide , it did a super job, and can be used instead of a chisel for woodworking ..... it was black and decker, i wanted to look for one on ebay, but don't know what it is called!!

 

http://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/
Have a look here LG, there's something called a multitool RT650KA, is that anything like it?

 

not really pete, that looks like a drill with lots of special tools, the only thing is that it does mention a sanding paper only 2 cm wide, so that could make it the thing, i will need to go to a big B&Q and look for one

 

Was it a sanding disc or a miniature grinding wheel?

 

Could it be this ...


Delta Sanding Spindle Set

�£70.99
Includes the following in 1in, 1 1/2in, 2in and 3in rubber spindles, drum plates, abrasive sleeves and table inserts; Delta Sanding Spindel Set 31 781; Product Code: TB_DEL31781

 

its an endless belt of sandpaper rather than a circular disc of sandpaper, no backin pads, of course it may have several functions, bells and whistles, there is no wheel for grinding

[ 17. September 2006, 09:40 PM: Message edited by: Lady Gardener ]

 

Is it an elongated rather than circular belt?
And what do you want to use it for?

 

as far as I know its a sand paper disc attached on to grinding wheel.

 

Black and decker "power file" KA293E

 

thanks pete . i got one off ebay, saving 15-20 pounds!