Which wood sander?

[dnschmidt]

You are going to need as oscillating multi-tool to do the corners. These are multi purpose tools that do a hell of a lot more than just sanding however when first introduced the Fein Multimaster was sold as a sander and not the cuts everything tool it has now evolved into.

 

[jshillin]

I have been sanding a LOT of wood over the last year or so. I've had a Bosch RO for years, it's never let me down and I highly recommend it. I will say that I purchased an M18 RO a few months ago and I've given that thing a good workout. I have no problem recommending either, but only suggest the M18 if you have a couple batteries. They do last a long time, but I always have another charged up.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

RO can do the work of both a belt sander and orbital sander. If you point load a the pad of a RO, it can throw it's paper. Making it less than perfect for rounding over an edge. My RO is an early 5" Bosch homeshop inline. It vibrates, I use it with anti-vibration gloves. Buying a cheaper RO will likely have that same problem. But it has good vacuum pick up. I adapted a hose for the shopvac. That is likely why. This isn't just to keep dust down rather to keep the dust from loading up the paper cutting back on the efficiency.

I use my 1/4 sheet orbital about 10x more than my RO.

 

[Snapped-off]

RO can do the work of both a belt sander and orbital sander. If you point load a the pad of a RO, it can throw it's paper. Making it less than perfect for rounding over an edge. My RO is an early 5" Bosch homeshop inline. It vibrates, I use it with anti-vibration gloves. Buying a cheaper RO will likely have that same problem. But it has good vacuum pick up. I adapted a hose for the shopvac. That is likely why. This isn't just to keep dust down rather to keep the dust from loading up the paper cutting back on the efficiency.

I use my 1/4 sheet orbital about 10x more than my RO.

What kind of work do you use the 1/4 sheet sander on?

 

[Coryc1]

I like my bosch ro a lot

 

[tarbellb]

The replacement is much better. For one it rotates the pad clockwise in forced rotation mode and it's more powerful. I use mine for car polishing. I have two of the 1250DEVS' so I can make a fair comparison. Only complaint I have with the new model is that it is LOUD.

Interesting. Why does the clockwise rotation make a difference?

My 1250DEVS has never had a power issue, but I havent used it for much polishing, mostly heavy sanding. I would imagine polishing is a power hungry operation, big pad, lots of pressure, etc....

The 1250 isnt a quiet machine either, i actually took my first one apart to see if there is something to lube, ha. Not great to hear the newer model is even louder.

Hows the fit/finish? Anything jump out at you with quality, I know the replacement model is built in Malaysia correct? (1250 is German built for those reading along, no doubt dnschmidt knows this)

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

What kind of work do you use the 1/4 sheet sander on?

Current project is a garden bench. I ran one side of the slats through a planer . I'll finish with the 1/4 sheet. It'll work better on the 2 1/2" slates than a RO.

My 1/4 sheet almost always has 220 paper on it. It cuts fast enough that I rarely bother to put a 120 paper on. I stick to those two grits mostly. The Makita belt sander has 120.BTW A box of loose paper is cheaper than a box of hook and loop. I use sterate coated paper, it doesn't load as quickly so it lasts longer.

Breaking an edge can be done any number of ways besides using a sander, a Stanley#45 plane, Lee Valley cornering tools, a shaper or a router will all work. But for sheer ease ,I like reaching across the bench for an already plugged in 1/4 sheet for smaller pieces.

 

[dnschmidt]

I don't know, or frankly care, where it's built. But according to the label on the tool it's built in Hungary. What I like about the rotation is that it matches that of a conventional rotary polisher. With the ones that turn the opposite direction I'm always pushing against the rotational direction. For sanding the advantage of the new model is that it is built to use Abranet style paper as it has a pad with many small holes greatly increasing the dust collection ability. As you know, this thing sands like a belt sander so it can create a ton of sawdust and getting rid of it more efficiently is a good thing.

 

[arew1]

Great sander for the job ��

 

[Snapped-off]

Figured I'd update this, I ended up with the Bosch ROS20VS. It ended up being about $20 after a CC promo.

I'll probably get around to actually using it in a couple weeks.

 

[Snapped-off]

And I forgot to upload the picture to the previous post. Can't edit it.

 

[tarbellb]

Good buy!

If you dont like paying for abrasives and changing pads, look into Abranet disc. Its actually a mesh that not only last (much) longer, but also better dust control.

 

[Snapped-off]

Good buy!

If you dont like paying for abrasives and changing pads, look into Abranet disc. Its actually a mesh that not only last (much) longer, but also better dust control.

Could you expand on that? I read about it on their website but I guess I still don't understand. It goes in between the sander and the sanding pad?

Or is it the actual abrasive pad?

 

[tarbellb]

The mesh IS the sanding paper. Choose your grit like any other paperbacked disc, it has hook n loop on the opposite side.

Allows more air/dust to filter through the pad. Plus lends itself to cleaning by rolling it, unclogging the mesh.


simply put, it replaces the sanding paper with a sanding mesh.

 

[Qualitytools]

All, I just purchased and received a Bosch 3107DVS on eBay Made in Switzerland, I plugged it in and pulled the Triger on number 1 setting and found that it vibrates quite a bit just running it in my hand. It did not come with a pad and i purchased one separately, hoping to receive it tomorrow. Would running it without a pad cause the vibration, is this normal or did I get a dud? Any and all input or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank You!

 

[dnschmidt]

Actually, you need two. An RO for 98% of the job and a multitool for the corners. Few people today realize that the original multitool made by Fein was actually marketed as a sander and not a do it all cut off tool. The figured that out later. The multitool with the triangular pad gets into the corners very easily and the RO takes care of the rest of the stuff.

 

[dnschmidt]

The pad is required to balance the sander. 5" pads are typically 100 grams and 6" pads 130 grams if memory serves. You can't interchange these pads as the counterweights in 5" machines are different (smaller) that the counterweights in 6" machines. You can immediately see this in a an air sander as the counterweights are exposed.

 

[Qualitytools]

The pad is required to balance the sander. 5" pads are typically 100 grams and 6" pads 130 grams if memory serves. You can't interchange these pads as the counterweights in 5" machines are different (smaller) that the counterweights in 6" machines. You can immediately see this in a an air sander as the counterweights are exposed.

Thanks for the input, I received and installed the 5" pad and the vibration is gone. Learned something new. Thanks again