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Bosch ROS20VSK 120 Volt Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit
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Bosch ROS20VSK 120 Volt Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit
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by Bosch
Sales Rank: 2649
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List Price: $149.00
$87.64
At Amazon
on 11-29-2008.
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Features
Twist-Off Dust Canister - Durable, compact canister shows dust level and easily detaches.
Bosch Microfilter System - Optimal on-board system for filtering fine dust. Traps particles as small as a 1/2 micron in diameter.
Hook-Tight Hook-&-Loop Disc Attachment - Over 35,000 long-life hooks ensure firm grip of disc, up to 2x the standard number of hooks.
Variable-Speed Dial - Allows match of speed to workpiece and task.
Anti-Spillback Canister Design - Minimizes dust spillback into sander.
Manufacturer Description
The Bosch ROS20VS is designed to give even the most exacting finish carpenters, cabinet makers, woodworkers and others exactly what they want, beginning with great performance and results. The optimized combination of pad orbit and rotation delivers fast removal and a well-blended, ultra-smooth finish. Boschs integral pad dampening system, a pad braking system, is designed to eliminate the most common complaint of random orbit sander users; swirl marks on the workpiece. Finish quality is further enhanced with the use of a soft microcellular backing pad. The pliable pad ensures a smooth, fine finish on flat or contoured surfaces.
Product Description
Includes 5? Variable Speed Palm-Grip Random Orbit Sander Kit - ROS20VSK, Soft Sanding Pad - RS034, Microfilter Dust Canister - RS028, Vacuum Hose Adapter - VAC002, Sanding Disc, Carrying Case.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I took over a kitchen remodel from a contractor that disappeared mid-job. The intricate tile work behind (and on) the new butcher-block counters was impressive. Unfortunately, it prevented me from removing the unsanded, unfinished countertops. I knew my belt sander and 20-year-old pad sander would be of no use. The Bosch ROS20VSK was recommended to me by my local tool distributor who claimed to have sold 25 in the month since he first received them. Skeptical that anything this small and lightweight could actually work as well as promised, I soon became a fan. No, it is not perfect, but it comes close. I took the sander back to the job and attached a 60-grit piece of paper, easy enough with the guide incorporated in the annoying plastic case. Good, tight grip on the hook and loop. My first few passes were not pretty...the sander wanted to wander and it seemed to bog down. I soon learned that it worked best with little or no pressure on the machine. Lightly resting your hand on the comfortable rubber pad is enough to accurately guide the sander in straight lines. The temptation to add some pressure will result in some chatter and a reminder from the unit to ease up. The 60 grit ate through the rough butcher block with ease. The dust collector works, really works. Sure, with course paper you need to empty the little box every few minutes but it keeps the air clean. I probably put more dust in the air emptying the thing than when using it. I worked my way through the grits, down to 320 (or up to 320). Still no dust and less frequent emptying. The pad on the sander spins but does not rotate, preventing swirl marks and leaving an incredibly smooth surface. The soft edges of the pad made it possible to get right next to the tile without leaving any marks or breaking the tiles. The wheel controlling the speed it somewhat useless unless you lift the machine and play with it. Maybe it was my fat, arthritic thumb that rendered it impossible to control. I spent less than an hour sanding 28 feet of butcher-block counter. The finished result was more than acceptable, it was beautiful. No swirl marks, no sanding lines, just a smooth, almost glossy surface. I finished the countertop with Behlen Salad Bowl Finish and realized that my old pad sander would no longer be kept in my van. Overall, this sander may not be revolutionary but it will change the way you sand. Gone are the days of heavy machines with ineffective dust collectors. Perhaps the greatest quality of this machine besides the lightweight is the fact that you can use this machine in a client's home without spewing dust throughout the place thanks in part to the pleated micro filter. I must confess to being a Bosch head. Over the past few years, I have replaced my Porter-Cable, Makita, and Dewalt tools with Bosch. The quality is there and their service policy is second to none. My local dealer provides 24 hour turn around on most repairs and only once in about 10 purchases I came away with a bad unit. My dealer replaced it on the spot, thanks to Bosch's 3-year contractors program on some tools.
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Bosch ROS20VSK 120 Volt Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit
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Price: $87.64
Updated on 11-29-2008.
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