an HO, but like good tools
did a search on ROS in this folder, first page of search rsults had hit or miss on ROS.
want a 5″ or 6″
Won’t see daily type use but like I said I like good tools.
was thinking of a palm type.
going thru the tool crib catalogue can’t see much difference
one of the posts yalked to the ridged 6″ and that person sem to like it, suppose to be made by Metebo.
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TIA
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The Porter Cable 5" 5 hole ROS is a classic. Don't remember the number... 90? 99? 93?
That would be the 333
Edited 6/28/2005 12:30 pm ET by johnnyd
You can narrow you search by the type of work you want to do. A palm design for lighter work and a right angle grinder for heavy work. The grinder design will make a mess of on edge work and a palm won't reduce stock efficiently. There is a big difference in the work they can do. Which leads to two units that use the same paper as being a good choice. . Bosch, P-C, and others would fit the bill.
I've got a 1/4 sheet palm sander and a 3x21 belt sander.looking for something inbetween
bobl Volo, non valeo
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Add the PC 333 and you'll never look back. There's also a variable speed model for a few more $.
Another vote for the PC 5" model. I have two. They are available in velcro (hook & loop) attachment, or sticky paper. If you have the velcro, you can easily change paper as the job progresses. If it's a small job, you will finish using a particular grit long before the paper wears out.
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
I did a lot of looking before I got my 5" Rigid. Love it. Comes with both velcro AND pressure sensitive backs. Dust bag screws on which keeps it from falling off, like some others. It also makes it real quick to empty. So far only one drawback..you have to learn to keep your finger/thumb away from the slide switch. It's a little easy to turn it off accidentally while using it. Sucks up the dust really well, you have to pay attention to how quick the bag is filling up. Has a beefier feel than the rest, more amps on the motor than most (more than Dewalt for sure, I think more than Porter Cable), soft start, variable speed...very nice.
You've also got a choice between the more expensive/possibly better tools (Metabo, Festo etc.....I just priced a Metabo 6" at around $300 Cdn)....or the cheaper, more disposable units (Dewalt, P-C, etc , all less than $100 around here). And they are disposable if you do a lot of sanding, like we did in one shop I ran. I junked many P-C units, and the ones that were repairable....the repair shops always had lots of them in, and were savage on their quality. I like P-C, but will never buy one of those sanders again (the 6" right angle one is much better); had much better results with Dewalt. Have used some of the other brands a little, but not enough to have a valid opinion.
Also spent a lot of time in that shop figuring out whether to go hook and loop, or PSA. Even though we had lots of sanders, so we could dedicate a sander to a particular grit, IMO it's not worth the hassle, and you get a much better result from the hook and loop (again, my opinion, but based on a lot of direct comparison).
Your other option is air-tools....more expensive at the outset (although there are some less expensive tools around now), but worth it in the long run if you have the air.cabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, N.S
nice to see you around again
bobl Volo, non valeo
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5" vs. 6" -- palm vs. right angle --- depends on the type of work you want to do. 5" palm types are better for light duty sanding, where manueverability is important -- say the sides of a cabinet. 6" right angles are are more aggressive (when you need them to be), and are better suited to flat horizontal surfaces like table tops, etc. Hook and loop is way more convenient than PSA.I have tried both the Bosch and the PC models, and personally didn't like them, so I ended up with two 5" Makitas -- the palm and the right angle version. I like these a lot.The dust collection for the above three is excellent (with a bag).I have an old 6" AEG, which is a wonderful machine. It was bought before Metabo and Festool came on the scene, but is no longer available. When it comes time to buy another, I am going try the Festool. I've yet to find a user that doesn't rave about these things. True, they go for mucho bucks, but a less than adequate ROS can give you fits (with swirl marks), so this is one tool where it makes sense to go for the high end. Besides, Festool will take it back after 30 days if you don't like it. ********************************************************
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thank youcabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, N.S
I use the PC 333 daily, works fine for light to medium cabinet work.
I also use a Milwaukee right angle 5" sander, that thing is a beast, will probably sand through concrete if given a chance, but after an hour it feels like a jackhammer.
For top of the line in performance with smoothness, I'd probably go with Fein.
I picked up the Ridgid as part of a big May sale at HD and I am very pleased with it. ...that's not a mistake, it's rustic