New poster.. didn't see this question covered here..
Looking for opinions/recommendations on a battery-powered sheet sander.
USE: Mostly woodworking, but my current desire is to have something highly portable with dust collection that I intend to use 20+' up on a ladder.. prepping my ~140YO house trim before priming/painting.
I'm not all cord-less.. I'll still have to hang a corded shop-vac off the ladder (or drag it up to the roof).. but one less cord to deal with would help.
Also, I'm going to be knocking down paint that undoubtedly has lead in it so good dust collection is a must. I don't want to turn my lot into a super-fund site after all.
OPTIONS: So far, I'm really interested..
1) Bosch GSS18V-40N. I just can't seem to find it sold as a Kit w/ battery and charger. I'm not invested in the Bosch 18V cordless universe so I need the extras.
2) I also see a Rigid 18V brushless cordless 1/4 sheet sander that's tempting. Currently $108 for the next 10 hours. :-/. I've had generally good luck with Rigid tools.. aside from my last semi-random orbital. being a bit 'wobbly' and finally burning out the brushes (not an issue with the above).
3) I originally looked at a Festool RTSC (I really like my RO 125).. but the price is killer.. and I've not bought into their battery system either.
One advantage with the Bosch is the ability to switch plates.. to move from a sheet to a pointed 'precision' paper base. I don't want to end up paying even more for a bare tool and separate batteries & charger.. but I really can't find it available as a kit.
So.. any suggestions?
Has anyone tried any of these?
Quality of dust control?
Recommend anything else?
General feedback on run-time and added value of going cordless w/ a sheet sander?
Thanks everyone.
Looking for opinions/recommendations on a battery-powered sheet sander.
USE: Mostly woodworking, but my current desire is to have something highly portable with dust collection that I intend to use 20+' up on a ladder.. prepping my ~140YO house trim before priming/painting.
I'm not all cord-less.. I'll still have to hang a corded shop-vac off the ladder (or drag it up to the roof).. but one less cord to deal with would help.
Also, I'm going to be knocking down paint that undoubtedly has lead in it so good dust collection is a must. I don't want to turn my lot into a super-fund site after all.
OPTIONS: So far, I'm really interested..
1) Bosch GSS18V-40N. I just can't seem to find it sold as a Kit w/ battery and charger. I'm not invested in the Bosch 18V cordless universe so I need the extras.
2) I also see a Rigid 18V brushless cordless 1/4 sheet sander that's tempting. Currently $108 for the next 10 hours. :-/. I've had generally good luck with Rigid tools.. aside from my last semi-random orbital. being a bit 'wobbly' and finally burning out the brushes (not an issue with the above).
3) I originally looked at a Festool RTSC (I really like my RO 125).. but the price is killer.. and I've not bought into their battery system either.
One advantage with the Bosch is the ability to switch plates.. to move from a sheet to a pointed 'precision' paper base. I don't want to end up paying even more for a bare tool and separate batteries & charger.. but I really can't find it available as a kit.
So.. any suggestions?
Has anyone tried any of these?
Quality of dust control?
Recommend anything else?
General feedback on run-time and added value of going cordless w/ a sheet sander?
Thanks everyone.
