Bosch has outdone themselves with this sander. I'm normally a Makita fan, but I decided to take the plunge on this sander after reading the reviews on it. I'm glad I did! Up until now, I've always considered dust collection on sanders to be a complete waste of time unless you have the shop vac hooked up to the sander. I'm going to say that Bosch has now completely changed my mind regarding this idea! That might be because as a Makita guy, I'm use to great performance on a sander with the MOST GOD AWFUL dust collection bags know to man! Anyone who has used a Makita sander will tell you they do a damn fine job, but the collection bag might as well be decoration because it sure as heck isn't collecting the dust!
As for this Bosch sander...
Well... I will be the first to admit that I rolled my eyes at the whole micro-filtration dust collection before giving this sander its initial spin. I figured it was a waste of time, but what the heck I'd see how it worked. Suffice it to say, I quickly became a believer! What I passed off as a cheesy sales gimmick by Bosch left me absolutely speechless! I used this bad boy to refinish a bar top and I'll be damned if the dust collection was absolutely out-of-this-world! Bosch has got an amazing thing going with that micro-filter! It REALLY did the job! Not only did it drastically cut down on the dust, but the sander did an AMAZING job at refinishing the top! I'm going to say it easily matched my Makita in terms of sanding performance, ran smoother, and did it at about 2/3rd's the price of a similar Makita.
This sander is absolute win in my book!
Pretty darn good really. It's kinda strange, I do like it and I'd like it more if things were to change, but I also can't really complain.
This is my first ROS, so I wasn't to sure that mine was even working properly when I first got it. It was working fine, but I was let down with how little power it had to spin. I associated spinning with removing material, something a sheet sander lacks both qualities, so I wasn't sure how this was going to be much better.
Somehow it manages to removes more material than my sheet sander even when it's not spinning. So I guess it just has a bigger range of vibratory motion. I do wish it had some kind of override that would make it spin with force, it would make remove material much easier. But it generally does remove material fast enough for me. Again, can't really complain.
The dust collection works surprisingly well, but it needs to be cleaned out far too often for my liking. It stops becoming useful after a little more than 2 or 3 minutes of sanding, super annoying to stop and remove the filter. The filter is also kinda a pain to clean, it's not the quickest. Because it's filled with ultra fine dust, I generally clean it outside, taking even more time.
All in all, I really like it. I thought the variable speed would be good, but I end up using max speed all the time. I thought the slower speed would be helpful for fine sanding, but it tends to just remove sanding control, and bounce around. Not a big deal, but I haven't found a use for the slower speeds
I bought this sander to replace a porter cable unit of the same size that failed. I inherited the porter cable, so I had never used any other unit until now.
This bosch unit blows my old unit out of the water. There is so much less vibration on this little sander than my old sander, and the dust collection is far superior. Even with the dust collector attached on my old unit I had to use a mask and keep the garage open for ventilation. I recently did a built in desk in a spare bedroom and needed to sand the unit in place. I used this unit and there was hardly any dust in the air at all. When I was finished, I took the unit to the trash can and emptied the canister, that simple.
At this price point and quality, I wouldn't bother looking at any other model.
Have to share my experience with this sander I purchased. Have to give respect for Amazon for getting this shipped the same day and allowing me to get started on sanding my deck. Now my deck is for a town house, it is rather small, I believe 8x11 ft. I used paint stripper, and wood brightened and pressure washed it. For a really old deck it looks better than the first day we bought the house and looks brought back to life. However the pressure washer loosened up the wood and there are little splinters everywhere. I thought about paying someone to sand it, they said it would cost about $150. I decided that I would rather just buy the sander and pocket the $50.
I researched a lot of other brands and decided that this one was best for the price. I wanted to get this deck sanded for less than $100 and that is exactly what happened. The old splintering deck now feels better than ever. The sander has a comfortable grip and gets the dust and is easy to change worn sandpaper. It uses 5 inch 8 hole Velcro sand paper. I used 60 grit and got the job done.
For first day impressions I am very impressed. Please do yourself a favor, trust that this sander will do the job and make this your choice.
This ROS is a terrific little machine. I got it primarily for sanding, but I've also used it for buffing out compound on gel coat and for buffing out paste wax. It's a workhorse. The velcro that's on the sanding disc is super grippy, and I've had no problems with sanding discs slipping or coming off. The cord is nice and long, and the adapter that's included for the Shop Vac hose is actually the right size. The bag it comes in is sturdy and good for storing not only the ROS but also sanding discs and buffing pads. All in all, I've been extremely satisfied.
Feature Product
- SMOOTH FINISH: Pad dampening system designed to eliminate swirl marks on both flat and contoured surfaces
- EASY DISC ATTACHMENT: Through Bosch's signature Hook and Loop disc attachment system, sanding pads stick to the hand sander, acting like a Velcro-adhesion material.
- VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL: Powerful 2. 5 AMP motor allows speed to work-piece and task matching with ease
- DUST COLLECTION: Features a micro filter system for fine dust and trapping particles as small as a 1/2-micron in diameter. Durable and compact, the dust canister shows dust level and easily detaches for mess-free tasks
- KIT CONTENTS: Includes sanding pad, sanding disc, dampening ring, dust canister, vacuum adapter and carrying case
Description
The Bosch ROS20VSC 5" Random Orbit Sander/Polisher furnishes an optimized combination of pad orbit and rotation that delivers fast removal and a well-blended, ultra-smooth finish. This tool is designed to allow finish carpenters and cabinet makers to complete their tasks quickly and to exacting standards, without swirl marks. This sander allows users to find the perfect speed for whatever task they need to complete, with an optimal on-board system for filtering fine dust.
After way too much research, I’ve found this to be the best one for me in this price range. Variable speed makes it stand out in this price range. Uses standard 5” hook and loop pads, has built in filtered dust collection, and it comes with an easy non-proprietary 1 1/4” vacuum adapter (which takes it from low dust to no dust).
Vibration is average for a sander in this class. Unless you compromise and get one with proprietary sanding pads (like the Rockwell) or move up to a 6” unit with handles, you won’t do any better.
Nice thick and heavy electrical cord with strain relief should stand the test of time.
Included bag is nice and can hold the unit and a few packs of sanding pads and can be easily repurposed. Beats the useless bulky hard cases other competitors include.
All in all, just about the best sander I found in this segment. I’d say it’s a tie with the Ridgid, but you can’t
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I wonder if I have the same sander as the previous grouchy bunch got. It works. It’s nice. Wish I had bought it earlier.
After nursing a pre-Viet Nam War Rockwell buzz bomb quarter sheet sander for fifty years until there was nothing more I could do for it other than giving it a Viking funeral, I needed a sander. Got a Ryobi. It went (after failing a high impact ballistic wall test) into the trash after perhaps an hour of operating time on the thing. Then I got this one. Less power than the Rockwell but none of those pretty little swirly marks either. I was frustrated because the Bosch was so resistant to spot sanding, but it eventually taught me to just let it work. Far quieter than either of the others (words straight from my wife’s mouth) and nicer on the nerves in the hand as well.
It fits in the supplied bag with plenty enough room for a full stack of a hundred sanding disks. It really surprised me with how well it handled dust, but I had it hooked to a disposable cheapo shop sander that fully took over from the sander the job of belching dust. I don’t know how well that little cartridge filter works and can’t see any reason for such a ridiculous and pointless filter to exist. It went straight into the trash along with the packing materials.
I have several commercial/industrial Bosch power tools. Good, dependable tools. I never expected a decent homeowner-grade tool from them, but that’s what I got.
There's an orange product similar to this one. Suffice to say it got returned and I got this one.
The comparison is night to day. This thing is very quiet and stays stable even at low speeds - the other tool bounced like Tigger and made a mess. The dust collection actually works - unlike the other which left a floating cloud of drywall dust.
This one starts at a reasonable speed on the lowest setting where the other one did nothing at all until you got almost halfway on the speed dial.
My only nit is that if you apply pressure it tends to bog down at lower speeds. Note the manual says you shouldn't apply pressure to the tool.
All in all very happy with this as a replacement.
The function--a generous gradient of speed settings via the selector wheel has thus far ensured that the projects I've worked on the past couple of months come out as intended. Obviously having the appropriate sandpaper grits helps a lot, but combining them with effective rotary speeds made easy work of a butcher block desk recently completed, from the initial rough sanding, to the final polyurethane polish. Only real issue--which is relatively minor--is that at low speed, putting much down pressure beyond the weight of the device results in noticeable slowdown of the sanding disc, which is adequate for final sanding and polishing, but can make said tasks take longer. The dust collector worked well enough without a vacuum that outdoor use without a mask was possible.
The form--Very comfortable and easy to control, , and overall construction is very solid. The handle is grippy without being tacky, so one can get into a good work flow without worrying about nicking a surface because the sander tilted away from flush while changing hands.
Durability--Have only used for a total of five or so hours, but at least no problems or visible wear and tear have resulted from them.
Accessories--The version purchased came with a canvas bag, which looks and feels very rugged and is flanked by pockets on the outside for...well, pocketing things. The opening is bolstered by what feels like heavy metal wires/bars, so it doesn't sag or fold in the middle. I wish it were a little larger to accommodate sanding sheets and discs, but it comfortably holds the tool itself, and has space for a few wrenches, screwdrivers, pencils, etc.
Overall--Highly recommeded
I've used the Porter Cable random orbitals forever. This is much more powerful, but I would not use it on veneer. It grabs and jumps around a lot, I can't hold it steady unless I use a very light touch. Great for rapid removal, but scary for fine work. Maybe it will break in after a while. Except for this one behavior, it seems like a quality build. Also, the little dust collection box seems to really work.
Anyone experience the grabbing and jumping around? Any thoughts about whether that will go away?
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