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As for glue, I’d chip as much as possible off before sanding. Otherwise there’s the risk of sanding a depression around the remaining bits of glue.
Rather than buying precut sand paper I’d buy a roll, and cut lengths with a craft knife. Then you’re less tempted to keep sanding away when the paper is already worn.
The bosch professional 125-150 looks great but for 200 euros is 4 time’s my initial budget. The hobby range is more suitable.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-meos300-125mm-electric-random-orbit-sander-240v/241GF?tc=OA9&ds_kid=92700043548254468&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JXtBRC8ARIsAEBHg4nex1VBb0kIYQZ716-KbKsrsvz2u1izRRtp3UQZ3neDVO2ctN0reQgaAkN1EALw_wcB
If you want it for this particular job and aren't wanting use it as a pro, it would be more than adequate.
If so, I can invest the saving in GAS.
And its the best bit of kit and get used all the time. The wood cutting blades are really handy and it also has an oscillating sander head attachment that will allow you to be more precise than with a regular sander.
Edit* I've just remembered that there's a knife edge blade that might also do the trick?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-Carbide-Edged-Paint-Scraper/dp/B000288LP6/ref=asc_df_B000288LP6/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226606326869&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11144612579109036387&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046398&hvtargid=pla-349273119019&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
to start with, then you might get away with a palm sander. I use one of these for work they are good but you absolutely need Mirka Abranet as it is very resistant to clogging. This sander has both Velcro and clips to use cheaper rolls of abrasive.
https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/makita-bo4556-finishing-palm-sander?gclid=CjwKCAjwxaXtBRBbEiwAPqPxcM_ssLzHO08EWsQWdzOUvxRNBgv4T7Vh7OAzsiDxXj_y0shqAI0huRoCYVwQAvD_BwE
https://www.axminster.co.uk/mirka-abranet-abrasive-roll-115mm-ax851208
If you are ever going to need to do serious sanding get one of these. They are brilliant for roughing.
https://www.axminster.co.uk/makita-bo4900v-sander-341008
Edit - you’ll need a proper 3m respirator too. Not one of those flimsy paper things. The dust particles will ruin you otherwise
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Which replacement discs would you recommend?
Then again, the BO5031 is only 100 euros through amazon prime. If it's good enough for @GoldenEraGuitars ....
https://www.screwfix.com/p/3m-4251-maintenance-free-organic-vapour-particulate-respirator-ffa1p2rd/13038?tc=NA1&ds_kid=92700024696242726&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1244069&ds_rl=1249484&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiLLnt9SF5gIVB7DtCh308AxSEAQYBSABEgJrg_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
The Sanding discs I use are mainly DeWalt
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