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[email protected] (Peter S)

21/12/2003 12:05 PM

Sander Advice

Well - somebody ripped off my Bosch Random Orbit sander as wellas my
makita palm sander. I -was pretty happy with both tools - but before I
replace them I thought I'd see if anyone wants to push me in another
direction. Also - the ryobi detail sander I have is worthless. All of
the vibration is in the handle - not int he head where it should be.
Is there a good detail sander out there.

Many thanks for any thoughts.


This topic has 7 replies

Gs

"George"

in reply to [email protected] (Peter S) on 21/12/2003 12:05 PM

21/12/2003 4:44 PM

I like my Bosch ROSs, but for a palm, can't beat the PC speedblock.

"Peter S" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well - somebody ripped off my Bosch Random Orbit sander as wellas my
> makita palm sander. I -was pretty happy with both tools - but before I
> replace them I thought I'd see if anyone wants to push me in another
> direction. Also - the ryobi detail sander I have is worthless. All of
> the vibration is in the handle - not int he head where it should be.
> Is there a good detail sander out there.
>
> Many thanks for any thoughts.

pP

[email protected] (Peter S)

in reply to [email protected] (Peter S) on 21/12/2003 12:05 PM

22/12/2003 4:34 PM

"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I like my Bosch ROSs, but for a palm, can't beat the PC speedblock.
>
> "Peter S" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Well - somebody ripped off my Bosch Random Orbit sander as wellas my
> > makita palm sander. I -was pretty happy with both tools - but before I
> > replace them I thought I'd see if anyone wants to push me in another
> > direction. Also - the ryobi detail sander I have is worthless. All of
> > the vibration is in the handle - not int he head where it should be.
> > Is there a good detail sander out there.
> >
> > Many thanks for any thoughts.

Thanks for all the advice - I think I'll go with the PC ROS - can't
beat the price - that way I can spend $ on the Fein. I think I'll
stick with the Makita palm.

Thanks again guys

jm

"john moorhead"

in reply to [email protected] (Peter S) on 21/12/2003 12:05 PM

21/12/2003 9:45 PM

Peter -

I've had and burned out a couple of Makita ROS and I love them. As for a
detail sander, STAY AWAY from the Porter Cable one with a mess of rubber
profiles. The damn thing ain't worth a plugged nickel and it isn't heavy
enough to hold your boat in place.

I'd stick with a Bosch and the Makita, if they served you well...

John


"Peter S" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well - somebody ripped off my Bosch Random Orbit sander as wellas my
> makita palm sander. I -was pretty happy with both tools - but before I
> replace them I thought I'd see if anyone wants to push me in another
> direction. Also - the ryobi detail sander I have is worthless. All of
> the vibration is in the handle - not int he head where it should be.
> Is there a good detail sander out there.
>
> Many thanks for any thoughts.

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"anthony diodati"

in reply to [email protected] (Peter S) on 21/12/2003 12:05 PM

21/12/2003 4:50 PM


"Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Porter Cable for random orbit. Model 333 on sale for $47 at Home Depot
> through today.
> Brian.
Good Price!
Thanks, Tony D

Tt

"Toller"

in reply to [email protected] (Peter S) on 21/12/2003 12:05 PM

23/12/2003 12:53 AM

I bought 2 of them at Lowes yesterday. Great sanders, except for the flaky
5 holes.

OP was right about Ryobi; it vibrates much worse than PC and sands half as
fast. POS.

"Brian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Porter Cable for random orbit. Model 333 on sale for $47 at Home Depot
> through today.
>
> Brian.
>
>
> "Peter S" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Well - somebody ripped off my Bosch Random Orbit sander as wellas my
> > makita palm sander. I -was pretty happy with both tools - but before I
> > replace them I thought I'd see if anyone wants to push me in another
> > direction. Also - the ryobi detail sander I have is worthless. All of
> > the vibration is in the handle - not int he head where it should be.
> > Is there a good detail sander out there.
> >
> > Many thanks for any thoughts.
>
>

BS

"Bob S."

in reply to [email protected] (Peter S) on 21/12/2003 12:05 PM

21/12/2003 10:06 PM

Have to agree with John about the Porter Cable detail sander. Bought one
for a fairly large project I had going on refurbing a bunch of cabinet doors
and that sucker was useless. Took it back and picked up the Dremel and it
worked just fine and still does. The Fein is a nice one also but a bit
pricey.

Bob S.


"john moorhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:QvoFb.615592$Tr4.1598369@attbi_s03...
> Peter -
>
> I've had and burned out a couple of Makita ROS and I love them. As for a
> detail sander, STAY AWAY from the Porter Cable one with a mess of rubber
> profiles. The damn thing ain't worth a plugged nickel and it isn't heavy
> enough to hold your boat in place.
>
> I'd stick with a Bosch and the Makita, if they served you well...
>
> John
>
>
> "Peter S" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Well - somebody ripped off my Bosch Random Orbit sander as wellas my
> > makita palm sander. I -was pretty happy with both tools - but before I
> > replace them I thought I'd see if anyone wants to push me in another
> > direction. Also - the ryobi detail sander I have is worthless. All of
> > the vibration is in the handle - not int he head where it should be.
> > Is there a good detail sander out there.
> >
> > Many thanks for any thoughts.
>
>

Bb

"Brian"

in reply to [email protected] (Peter S) on 21/12/2003 12:05 PM

21/12/2003 12:53 PM

Porter Cable for random orbit. Model 333 on sale for $47 at Home Depot
through today.

Brian.


"Peter S" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well - somebody ripped off my Bosch Random Orbit sander as wellas my
> makita palm sander. I -was pretty happy with both tools - but before I
> replace them I thought I'd see if anyone wants to push me in another
> direction. Also - the ryobi detail sander I have is worthless. All of
> the vibration is in the handle - not int he head where it should be.
> Is there a good detail sander out there.
>
> Many thanks for any thoughts.


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