Sanders

ozzpoz · 2024-11-19T19:05:45+0000

Hi all. Up to now I've done all my sanding by hand. So I'm looking at getting a ROS of Santa. My preference was the corded DeWalt. But I've seen that Ryobi have a free tool offer on if you buy a starter kit. So I could get the Ryobi sander kit and also get a free tool of the list. Id probably Go for the little router. So both tools, battery and charger would only be a bit more than the dewalt would cost.
Anyone used either or got any recommendations.
Thanks.

ajs · 2024-11-19T19:32:48+0000

Unless you spend proper money cordless is never as powerful as corded. The £500 drill kit from the usual names may match a £50 own brand corded drill bit it gives a idea of price ratios. Ryobi did make some decent stuff on the past but while I've not used them in anger the OnePlus stuff has struck me as largely plastic rubbish.

A ROS or router (yes even a laminate trimmer) you want plenty of grunt so if the cable is not an issue go corded in my book.

TRITON · 2024-11-19T19:57:52+0000

Disappointed. Though this was a KFC question.

Im another pro-corded.
Unless you work on a building site, or visit people homes theres little need or use for cordless beyond drill/drivers.
Workshop/shed based you've a power point right next to you and the powered tool will always be more powerful than the cordless one.

Katomi woodsmith · 2024-11-19T20:24:44+0000

I was ryobi user before they changed to the plus one system now I am stuck with a tool I can’t use
Like others go with the corded mains

Sachakins · 2024-11-19T20:46:50+0000

You need to consider
A: Why and how they can offer the router.
B: Do they meet your need, or
C:Is just an offer to good to miss?

If it's C, and you like a "bargain", then go for it

If it's B and they do, then go for it.

For A, you'll only know after the event, too late then if it's trash.

It's really hard to help you out without knowing your needs though.

I do have the dewalt corded ROS and like it a lot, but I don't do too much flat work, if I did I wouldn't go for it again, vibration gets annoying after short while.
It is certainly better than the ferrex I had and the erbauer, both which vibration was a problem from the outset.

ozzpoz · 2024-11-19T21:25:12+0000

Thanks for the replies,. It's helped make the decision. I was always going corded until I saw the Ryobi offer , which turned my head, due to the freebie.

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I only make small projects. Coasters, boxes ect. So it won't be getting any prolonged use. And I'll still probably finish by hand. Noise , dust extraction and vibration are most important, so with about a £100 budget is there much difference between a £30 of Amazon and the DeWalt.