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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In Australia, it is only available in one package – the box I have with two sanding discs, the two sanding pad sizes, the sander and the cannister. My first project for the Bosch was cleaning up three rough-pine bookshelves that I cut to fit a deep closet in my home.

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. 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. The Makita seems to have a more aggressive attack and I use it with more course papers to work a project down. Bosch Australia sent through two of the three sanders in their random orbit range, the GEX 125-1 AE (ROS20VSC in the US) and the GEX 125-150 AVE (ROS65VC-5 in the US). 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.However, had I known about this when I bought my Makita BO5041, I would have absolutely bought this instead – its lighter, has proper sized dust collection port built, and performs at least as well.

I dumped out the dust and then gave the white filters a few brushes with my fingers to remove most of the sawdust that remained. If you register the tool online within four weeks of purchase, you extend the warranty to 36 months.I bought this Bosch random orbital sander to sand the cedar, and am extremely happy with the results; the Bosch is a pleasure to use, lightweight and easily manoeverable.

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. While I waited for the sander to cool off after extended use, I took note of another surprising element: the built-in microfilter system. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.I did find myself wanting an additional handle for balance, but that may be more personal preference and what I’m used to. To make sure we are still recommending the best products for your needs, we recently reviewed this story to make sure it is still accurate and that we stand by what we wrote. on transactions of value SGD 150 or more and weight below 5 pounds on selected products across the platform. I did find that the 4mm was distinctly slower than the 6mm of the Milwaukee – in my test on sections of redgum, the Milwaukee was a good 30 seconds faster on the same surface area, while both took under 4 minutes to complete. Don’t stress about following the grain, like you need to with a belt sander, orbital sander, or sanding block.