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Looking at getting a Bosch 2.5amp orbital sander. How much of an improvement is it using a dedicated sander over something like an oscillating tool (Fein Multimaster) and/or hand sanding?
Depends on the stroke but a random orbit sander used with different grits is going to allow you to get a superior finish on larger projects. Hand sanding is sweet for true finish work and touch up. A multi tool is just that….a multi tool. It does everything. The sanding pads on those are very small though and dust control is not the best whereas a sander can be hooked up to a DC unit or shop vac making things healthier to finish. Not to mention cleaner and prevent sawdust from collecting under the lad and damaging your finish. And welcome aboard!
sanding with a multitool – mhhh ya ok its doable for certain applications, small areas etc.
but with a ROS its way quicker and they perfrom well.
the sanding pads are not expensive either.
i own the ROS20VSK (k is for hardcase and VSC = c stands for carrying bag) and i have nothing bad to tell you about.
works great with the dust canister as well as with a shop vac – i might wanna lower the suction on the shop vac 😛
variable speed is awesome too.
but i might gonna upgrade my sander to the ROS65VC (3.3amp, 5″ and 6″ pads, you can switch them, and vibration control.
or i go straight to the OS50VC the 1/2 sheet sander which i eyeballed for a long time. thats a beast!!
but again, with the ROS20 you cant go wrong – i have it, i use it a lot and its awesome.
and welcome to the forum buddy
Yea never really impressed with multi sander. By the way Chris it’s all about the strokes.
You’ll work yourself to death sanding a bigger piece with a multi-tool.
A RO Sander or a 1/4 sheet sander will be a huge improvement