BOSCH ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 in. Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander/Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag

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So there you go, two Bosch sanders and yet again (if you’ve watched my previous Bosch video reviews on their router or tracksaw) I sound like a Bosch fanboy. ToolOrbit is a home to a wide variety of power tools, pneumatic tools, woodworking machinery, home improvement products, precision tools, work and safety gear and related accessories that come from brands trusted by millions. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

It’s OK for light sanding, but it’s terrible for heavy material removal, and it’s a chore to change sanding paper. He holds an MFA in Writing from American University, and his work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic Traveler, The Washington Post, Outside, Backpacker, USA Today, and Paste Magazine, among many others. My wife on the other hand loved this sander – she has smaller hands than me (though not overly dainty) and it was the perfect fit for her.With a comfortable soft-grip top and body design, this tool has variable-speed control from between 7,500 and 12,000 OPM to match the speed to the task. This gives the duct tape the same inside diameter as the pipe, so the pipe fits snugly into the duct tape. My first project for the Bosch was cleaning up three rough-pine bookshelves that I cut to fit a deep closet in my home.

The marketing material (internal docs I got sent I think by mistake) around this sander all focuses on “Release your hands from buzz!It sands evenly which means I don't have to fear making start and stop marks, and the filter keeps the dust well. While the vibration certainly sets the general ergonomics apart, I found this was a pretty comfortable sander to hold anyway. The sander comes with an 80-grain sanding pad which is a great starting point, but most projects require pads of a few different grains, so you’ll also need to acquire additional ones. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. With the more powerful motor, there was no stalling with my vacuum with the tool collar fully open or closed.

Random Orbit Sander/Polisher delivers fast removal and a well-blended, ultra-smooth finish, so woodworkers and finish carpenters can sand quickly and to exacting standards. The 125-1 AE is an inexpensive, spartan sander while the GEX 125-150 AVE is a feature packed higher end tool. For dust collection, instead of a simple bag, the Bosch sander comes with a hard cannister with microfilter, a big plus if you can’t use a vacuum. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I prefer my sanders – and most power tools in general – to have triggers with locks rather than just a power switch, which is unfortunately what the GEX 125-1 AE has.The handles were the right size, the trigger was easy to press, the trigger lock could be easily depressed with a thumb (unlike the Milwaukee) and the speed control dial was in a great spot (for a right hander I guess) to easily roll with a finger without changing grip. Despite newer models and options being available, we still feel confident that this product is one of the best choices, and therefore have included it in The Best Random Orbital Sanders and The Best Woodworking Tools. Dewalt Variable-Speed Random Sander: Dewalt’s sander boasts a slightly bigger motor at 3 amps; offers spin speeds that range from 8,000 to 12,000 OPMs; and weighs less than Bosch’s model at just 2. The see-through body of the canister allows you to see how much dust has collected so you can avoid blockage, and I found it remained largely transparent even after several uses. This allowed me to test out how well the sander worked on a handful of 5 x 25-inch surfaces (each with pronounced grain) and on edges, as I’d cut a 90-degree notch into the shelves to allow them to sit alongside hanging shelves I’d already installed.

After completing a pass with the 80-grit sand disc, I repeated the process with 60- and then 120-grain pads, resting the device between applications as it started to heat up a bit after about 45 minutes of continuous use. According to the Bosch FAQ section, Bosch blue products carry a twelve-months-from-date-of-purchase warranty.feet shorter than Bosch’s) and a cloth dust catcher that doesn’t do a great job containing microparticles.