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looking for New RO sander - Dark Thunder - 02-12-2019
I am looking for a new RO sander I have a Milwaukee right now. Every time i use it ( sometimes only 1 hours use) i have to replace the brake pad so the sanding pad dose not spin at a high rate of speed. Are there any sanders out there that uses a different breaking system. Im tired of the high price of consumables for this sander to keep running.
RE: looking for New RO sander - jteneyck - 02-12-2019
IMHO the best bang for your buck in a low vibration sander is the Bosch ROS65VC. About half the price of anything else in its class. I've been using one for about 4 or 5 years now with absolutely no issues.
John
RE: looking for New RO sander - SteveS - 02-12-2019
My preference is for the Bosch variable speed sanders. I've owned two of the 5" disc models and they work quite well.
RE: looking for New RO sander - fredhargis - 02-13-2019
You probably don't need another endorsement, but I also favor the Bosch brand.
RE: looking for New RO sander - shoottmx - 02-13-2019
Bosch. 2 3 4 5 6 7
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RE: looking for New RO sander - Cooler - 02-13-2019
I have a Rigid from Home Depot. Inexpensive. Impressive dust collection and on the highest setting, very agressive stock removal.
My only complaints are that the "soft start" takes so long that I wonder if it is actually on (probably approaching a full second to start). And the disc seems to run forever after I turn it off. I usually use a piece of wood to stop the disc.
I would buy it again. It has proved to be reliable and aggressive on the high setting (which I would rarely use as it is too aggressive). The dust collection will also attach directly to the shop vac.
RE: looking for New RO sander - CARYinWA - 02-13-2019
A friend of mine has a Bosch 3725 (5")and I am not impressed. I have a Makita BO6030 (6")that I love.
RE: looking for New RO sander - jteneyck - 02-13-2019
(02-13-2019, 01:31 PM)CARYinWA Wrote: A friend of mine has a Bosch 3725 (5")and I am not impressed. I have a Makita BO6030 (6")that I love.
The Bosch 3725 is a consumer grade sander, probably OK for occasional light duty use. The Makita B06030 looks to be a significant step up; no wonder you like it better. But the Bosch ROS65VC is another step up from there. You can buy it with a 5" or 6" pad, or buy the kit that contains both. I have both, but use the 6" unless the sanding media I want to use is available only in 5".
John
RE: looking for New RO sander - oakey - 02-13-2019
another happy Bosch user i have the ROS20VSC it connects to a vac or has its own filter
i have three others but i like the Bosch the best and it is relatively inexpensive around 60 or 70 dollars or less on sale
also have a porter cable ' makita and a Hitachi
even though i paid a lot more for the makita i mostly just use the Bosch it is smooth and has good dust collection and fits my hand the best
RE: looking for New RO sander - Lumber Yard® - 02-13-2019
WTF almost 24 hours in and nobody has suggested Festool??? OK I'll be the Festool snob and say go with the green. Festool ETS 150/3 for the win. LOL
Seriously, though it depends on your budget and what you are using it for. Whether dust collection is important, etc. etc. I've really gotten to like a 6" ROS over a 5" even though I own both. Most of the major brands have decent offerings on upper side of their line-ups. I know the Bosch listed above has gotten pretty solid reviews.