Sanders

[ozzpoz]

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]

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 crap.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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. .
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.

 

[Sachakins]

My dewalt is superior at dust collection than either the ferrex or erbauer. It's worth it for that alone IMHO.

 

[TomGW]

My recommendation is a Metabo sxe 3150, currently £72.95 from Power Tool World. It's a proper tool and this is a good price. It has a round dust port that will connect straight onto most vacuums, unlike many sanders.
I totally agree with the position of cordless only when absolutely necessary.
Also Ryobi is now tat. Used to be half decent years ago but the lime green stuff is disposable rubbish. Just ask the service agent if you're in doubt.

 

[Jester129]

+1 looking for a ROS. Opinions on Makita and Bosch from owners would be greatly appreciated folks.

 

[skeetstar]

I have a little Makita palm sander. It's a brilliant finishing sander, and the right scale if you are just doing small jobs. It's corded.. but not with a long cord.
it suits me, it might well suit you.
can't remember the code for it, I think it is BOPsomething.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I have a Metabo 1/4 sheet - it's without doubt the worst power tool I've ever bought. Unless you're taking a punt on LidldeAldi don't buy the entry level tool of any range.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

It's corded.. but not with a long cord ...

Years ago I bought a DeWalt 1/6 sheet sander - the second day I owned it I ran it up a door lining, the short lead snatched it out of my hand and that was the end of that.

 

[Diver Fred]

A ROS does need a very effective dust extraction system.

I bought a Parkside one - the seal between the sander head and power unit lasted all of 2 hours - twice! (Took the first one back for an exchange, should have asked for my money back).
When the seals failed it sheds dust out of the gap and very little is taken up by the dust extractor.

 

[Deadeye]

I've recently got an early Christmas present of a 6" ROS (Metabo; corded) - life changing! Also life changing was switching to mesh discs. Absolutely the cat's pyjamas

 

[ShavedSpoke]

+1 looking for a ROS. Opinions on Makita and Bosch from owners would be greatly appreciated folks.

I have the Bosch GEX12V cordless. For what it is, it's great. It's comfortable to use, nicely balanced, dust collection works well. But it's not a Deros, if you need a daily workhorse to regularly sand large surfaces, this is not it.