madman_us Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 which brand are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Samuel, I had (still do don't use it though) a B&D sheet sander. Hate it. Sheet sanders can be finicky, you have to learn how to use it with the wood and the project to get the most out of the sander. I will probably buy a sheet sander and more likely than not this one for finishing. I have had the same problem too in the past to. I think using the right paper, pressure and the quality of the paper and tool are what make the sander work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I checked out one of these sanders at a local shop today, and it's a friggin' beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 which brand are those? I have a B&D that is probably older than me and a Mastercraft one that is probably 12 years old. Samuel, I had (still do don't use it though) a B&D sheet sander. Hate it. Sheet sanders can be finicky, you have to learn how to use it with the wood and the project to get the most out of the sander. I will probably buy a sheet sander and more likely than not this one for finishing. I have had the same problem too in the past to. I think using the right paper, pressure and the quality of the paper and tool are what make the sander work. Yea dose not help that the backing plate on both are exposed down to bare metal on the corners, I haven't gotten around to buying a new sander because all my projects have been small so I just hand sand everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 so how you like the sander so far chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wait we have 3 of these at work on the clearance shelf for 219 I am totally getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 tell your boss homedepot has it for $215 and maybe he throws additional 10% in. ( ok homedepot in the states )i eye balled this ros for a long time too, just because of the vibration control and the extra handle. the smaller brother (ros20VSK) just starts to hurt in ma hands after like 1h of sanding or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 im drooling lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 so how you like the sander so far chris?Madman....I friggin' love it. I'll do a full review on it but yesterday I was using it to sand mud in the bedroom with my Wife. Samantha was using the smaller ES125 (Festool) and I was using this beast. I finished more wall in forty minutes by far than she. The ES125 has the five inch pad whereas I am using the six inch so naturally I could go further, faster. The dampening control is awesome. It is heavy using it over head but not too bad. The DC is great though I haven't used the canister, it's been plugged right into my Midi. It's got two vent holes on the vac shaft so some debris does escape from it, but truly very little $215 and this is a steal on Amazon or HD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wait we have 3 of these at work on the clearance shelf for 219 I am totally getting one.Samuel, it really is worth every penny. You get excellent storage in the l boxx 3d and I can fit two boxes of Mirka paper in it. Two pads for five and six inch diameter basically making it two in one. Made in Switzerland, three year warranty. That price is a steal dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Madman....I friggin' love it. I'll do a full review on it but yesterday I was using it to sand mud in the bedroom with my Wife. Samantha was using the smaller ES125 (Festool) and I was using this beast. I finished more wall in forty minutes by far than she. The ES125 has the five inch pad whereas I am using the six inch so naturally I could go further, faster. The dampening control is awesome. It is heavy using it over head but not too bad. The DC is great though I haven't used the canister, it's been plugged right into my Midi. It's got two vent holes on the vac shaft so some debris does escape from it, but truly very little $215 and this is a steal on Amazon or HD.im glad you enjoy it. its really cool that it comes with the lboxx3. so you save $60 right there.its weird the sheet sander costs 60 bucks more but it doesnt come with a lboxx. ( in EU it comes in a lboxx ) ya i really think to jump on this tool as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Samuel, it really is worth every penny. You get excellent storage in the l boxx 3d and I can fit two boxes of Mirka paper in it. Two pads for five and six inch diameter basically making it two in one. Made in Switzerland, three year warranty. That price is a steal dude. Oh its going to only cost pennies after the discount I get on it because its clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 how much more you get on that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 how much more you get on that one? Well I did sign a contract that says I cant talk about that until 5 years after I stop working there but It was supposed to also be seen by 2 witnesses when I signed it but there wasn't so on clearance Items I get it for half usually. oh and the ones at work are the ROS65VC5 not ROS65VCL so It only has the 5 inch pad and I don't think it has the case ether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Includes: Removable Front Handle, Tubular Dust Canister, VAC024 Vacuum Hose Adapter, RS038 5-Inch Soft Backing Pad, 5 mm Pad Wrench, Sanding Disc yeah no lboxx or 6" pad. that kit costs 192 on amazon.com atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Keeping in mind Samuel, you can buy the six inch pad on your own and convert it whenever you want the bigger pad. This is truly an awesome sander! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 If this was blue with green lettering, guys would pay $495 for it....I kid you not. This is a great machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I know it is not the same sander but I have the Milwaukee 5" orbital that I got for a steal at Sears for $39.00 when they were removing Milwaukee line from the store.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 damn for $39 i would have bought one too. cant go wrong for that price. i also love this review for the ros65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 damn for $39 i would have bought one too. cant go wrong for that price. i also love this review for the ros65 Yeah I read that. There is a reason you have to keep up with reviews because of BS comments like this tool left. Seriously, before you leave a review....actually learn how to use the tool, put said tool to use THEN leave feedback. Some tool reviewers are like uninformed voters. Thanks Obama Care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hey he can't help it if he licks the windows and does it with farm animals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 ya or the write a review with just 1 star or so just because of the tool doesnt work properly or is damaged.then fu**ing send it back and get a new one.....there is always a chance that you grab a bad apple out of the basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 ya or the write a review with just 1 star or so just because of the tool doesnt work properly or is damaged.then fu**ing send it back and get a new one.....there is always a chance that you grab a bad apple out of the basket. so true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 just found this review from dan and eric - thas so funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Awww my son loved that intro very cool to see there older videos.this video helped me in deciding when I got my bosch sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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