I have the DW VS and am very happy with it.
I would choose this way:
Narrow it down to hook & loop
Narrrow it further by only those with VS
Pay attention to the DC connection-(some are oval and require an
expensive adapter for your vac)
Make sure the hole pattern is standard-(you don't want to be stuck with
something you can't get sheets for)
Pick the one that feels right when you pick it up
"D Jordahl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> DJ
Do not rule out the Rigid. I just went through the same purchase. Took a
look at all of them and decided on the Rigid as it drew more amps.
My first Rigid tool, and to be honest, I am surprisingly impressed. Nice
long cord, good dust collection, good power, nice case with plenty of
storage.
I really do think that whomever designed this, actually put some real
thought and research into the sander.
Case in point, they actually put a picture of a sander on the side of the
case, as to be able to ID the case as it sits on the shelf. All of the
other cases I have I label them as to the contents for easy selection.
Dewalt has the model number on the side of the case, but that does me no
good.
Even has a picture on the lighted plug. At first I thought it was silly,
but the picture really helps when you start cleaning up and have 4 plugs
coming out of your outlet.
Small things, but impressive along with the plenty of power and good dust.
Only wish I could say good things with the wealth of Norton discs I
purchased along with the sander. I think they are designed to clog only
after a couple of minutes.
Again it really does seem like a tool that a user designed.
--
Chris
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a
soldier. If it is in ebonics, thank your Congressman.
D Jordahl wrote:
>
> I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> DJ
It's probably the best of the litter listed. Unless you plan on using
it for only short periods at a time, I'd suggest taking it apart and
removing the friction belt that they added to stop the thing. It's
nothing but a heater (actually an o-ring around a solid pin).
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>
> "D Jordahl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> > DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> > cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> > DJ
>
> Flip a coin
>
> I have at DW and PC and rate them about hte same. The DW feels a tab more
> comfy in my hand, but it may not of ryou.
I'll second that--"the not for you" part, that is... :)
Shows ta' go ya' everybody has different feel. I think the DW is
moderately uncomfortable and the PC better...
"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> D Jordahl <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
>> DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
>> cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
>> DJ
>
> Festool Rotex 150. Excellent dust control. Pricey.
> 6" Ridgid (really a Metabo, German made) a lot of bang for the buck.
> I have owned 2 6" Porter Cable ROS's.. one a VS and a regular one. Can't
> kill 'm since 1986. Almost daily usage. (Brushes and a cpl of
> bearings...peanuts.)
Rigid orbital sander made in Germany? That would probably explain my post
above.
--
Chris
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a
soldier. If it is in ebonics, thank your Congressman.
"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Robatoy wrote:
>> 6" Ridgid (really a Metabo, German made) a lot of bang for the buck.
>> I have owned 2 6" Porter Cable ROS's.. one a VS and a regular one. Can't
>> kill 'm since 1986. Almost daily usage. (Brushes and a cpl of
>> bearings...peanuts.)
>
>
> I bought the Ridgid last year after one of the magazines rated it a Best
> Buy. It's a fine sander, as as you pointed out, it really is a Metabo.
> I'd buy it again. In fact I did... for my brother's birthday.
>
> For the rest of you: please note neither Robotoy nor I misspelled the
> brand name. Look at the name the next time you're in Home Depot and
> you'll see.... Hopefully you won't find too many rigid tools there. <G>
>
>
>
>
OPPS!
Wondering if I can blame the misspelling on the spell checker???
Darn it, I cannot. I did mention it was my first Ridgid, so give me some
slack. LOL
--
Chris
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a
soldier. If it is in ebonics, thank your Congressman.
Get the Ridgid. I have used all three and I like this one the best. It is
made by Metabo and has an excellent dust collection.
max
>
> I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> DJ
"D Jordahl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> DJ
Flip a coin
I have at DW and PC and rate them about hte same. The DW feels a tab more
comfy in my hand, but it may not of ryou.
D Jordahl wrote:
> I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> DJ
I've had the PC for a few years now. Does a good job, the dust
collection is probably as good as anyone's, and disks are available from
lots of places. Goferit.
mahalo,
jo4hn
"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Mortimer Schnerd, RN" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Hopefully you won't find too many rigid tools there. <G>
>
> ... and if you do... do NOT pick up that dollar bill..it's an old trick.
But for a twenty, I may take a chance.
In article <[email protected]>,
"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hopefully you won't find too many rigid tools there. <G>
... and if you do... do NOT pick up that dollar bill..it's an old trick.
In article <[email protected]>, "Chris" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
> Rigid orbital sander made in Germany? That would probably explain my post
> above
http://tinyurl.com/c7j4s
All parts interchange with the Metabo/Ridgid. No shortcuts, like
bushings instead of bearings...just an orange jacket..thatsit.
That Ridgid is a LOT of sander. The two modes are very useful once you
get a feel for when to use which one.
In article <[email protected]>,
D Jordahl <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> DJ
Festool Rotex 150. Excellent dust control. Pricey.
6" Ridgid (really a Metabo, German made) a lot of bang for the buck.
I have owned 2 6" Porter Cable ROS's.. one a VS and a regular one. Can't
kill 'm since 1986. Almost daily usage. (Brushes and a cpl of
bearings...peanuts.)
In article <[email protected]>,
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > "Mortimer Schnerd, RN" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> Hopefully you won't find too many rigid tools there. <G>
> >
> > ... and if you do... do NOT pick up that dollar bill..it's an old trick.
>
> But for a twenty, I may take a chance.
I might give it a try for a fiver...providing I was wearing my
lederhosen.
On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 02:44:49 GMT, blueman <[email protected]> wrote:
>I bought the 5" Ridgid at the Orange Borg for about $69 (half the
>price of the 6"). The 5" also got excellent reviews and was rated as a
>best buy. So far, I have had good luck with it.
Ditto - like the feel, like the price and it does its job.
Robatoy <[email protected]> writes:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> D Jordahl <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I'm planning on getting a random orbit sander, and have looked at PC,
> > DeWalt and Bosch. All similar in price (at HD); the PC is actually
> > cheaper and has a little higher amperage. Any opinions?
> > DJ
>
> Festool Rotex 150. Excellent dust control. Pricey.
> 6" Ridgid (really a Metabo, German made) a lot of bang for the buck.
> I have owned 2 6" Porter Cable ROS's.. one a VS and a regular one. Can't
> kill 'm since 1986. Almost daily usage. (Brushes and a cpl of
> bearings...peanuts.)
I bought the 5" Ridgid at the Orange Borg for about $69 (half the
price of the 6"). The 5" also got excellent reviews and was rated as a
best buy. So far, I have had good luck with it.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:59:08 GMT, "Paul Rand" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Had the Yellow Decker and it crapped out on me in a few months. Get the PC.
>
I'll make it THREE for the PC ROS.
The variable speed model is excellent for scuffing finishes with 320 &
400 when slowed down.
Robatoy wrote:
> 6" Ridgid (really a Metabo, German made) a lot of bang for the buck.
> I have owned 2 6" Porter Cable ROS's.. one a VS and a regular one. Can't
> kill 'm since 1986. Almost daily usage. (Brushes and a cpl of
> bearings...peanuts.)
I bought the Ridgid last year after one of the magazines rated it a Best Buy.
It's a fine sander, as as you pointed out, it really is a Metabo. I'd buy it
again. In fact I did... for my brother's birthday.
For the rest of you: please note neither Robotoy nor I misspelled the brand
name. Look at the name the next time you're in Home Depot and you'll see....
Hopefully you won't find too many rigid tools there. <G>
--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
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