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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I’m not sure I’d sand vertical surfaces with it for long, but it’d be possible for short-ish bursts.

The marketing material (internal docs I got sent I think by mistake) around this sander all focuses on “Release your hands from buzz! Its dust sealed and not too much of an issue, but the first time I used it I plugged it in and it started sanding as I’d knocked the switch.Basic components include an on/off button on the front, speed control settings on the back, an 8-foot power cable, and a 5-inch-diameter sanding pad which sits under a dampening ring (this includes an integrated brake system designed to eliminate swirl marks on your finished project).

This design is much easier to get off and on the sander, and even easier to clean out with a screw lid – you won’t be accidentally throwing dust in the air. Soft Microcellular Backing Pad - Pliable pad ensures a smooth, fine finish on flat or contoured surfaces. 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.There’s a marked difference between the way the Bosch handles dust with discs containing holes, and discs without holes. The Milwaukee won the speed test but after the ~3minutes, I had to wait 20minutes or so for the vibration tingles to leave my hands. It seems 5-10 years ago Bosch use to be the unquestioned king, but in the past 5 years of reviews, while Bosch still seems to top most charts I’ve seen more people saying the quality isn’t what it used to be. Its fairly comfortable, and allows you to grip it in several different positions – from the front, back or on top. The 125-1 AE is an inexpensive, spartan sander while the GEX 125-150 AVE is a feature packed higher end tool.