Random Orbital sander question

Dave W wrote:
> You are right, it is a Porter Cable. Yes it works like a ROS but makes 5
> inch swirls where it starts.
>
>
Swirl marks from a ROS usually indicate your moving the sander too fast,
that is not allowing enough time for the random orbit to randomize the
scratches.

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"Dave W" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have a Rockwell ROS that I have used very little because it makes
>terrible swirl marks on the work when starting. I have tried pulling the
>trigger with the disk in contact with the work and also slowly placing the
>running sander on the work. In both cases the initial swirls are a
>problem. Is there something I am missing?
> Thanks in advance.
> Dave

I could be wrong here but did the sander ever work like a ROS? I was not
aware that ROS's existed when Rockwell was still selling tools.

You are right, it is a Porter Cable. Yes it works like a ROS but makes 5
inch swirls where it starts.