Tools & Materials

RS280VS Random-Orbit Sander Review

This palm sander from Ryobi comes with a one-time hook-and-loop conversion disk

By Andy Beasley

This sander’s jerky operation required more effort to control than any other palm sander we tested. Its on/off slide is prone to accidental contact. Its dust collection is below average. It comes with a PSA disk with a one-time hook-and-loop conversion disk.

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Editor Test Results:

Overall RatingN/A
Sanding QualityN/A
Abrasive ChangeN/A
ControlsN/A
Dust Collection EffectivenessPoor
NoiseN/A
Vibration RatingN/A

Manufacturer Specifications:

ManufacturerRyobi
Manufacturer's Web Sitewww.ryobitools.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number800-525-2579
WeightN/A
DimensionsN/A
Built-In Dust CollectionDust bag
AmpsN/A
SpeedN/A
Abrasive Size5 in.
Abrasive ShapeDisk
AccessoriesN/A
TypePalm
TypePalm

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