I picked up a DW 5" ROS (D26453) at Lowes on sale over the President's day weekend. One of the features I was looking forward to was the ability to attach my ShopVac directly to the ROS. My 16 Gal. ShopVac (90PN575A) had to use a 2.5" to 1.25" adaptor to connect to the DW. I was surprised that...
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CPSC issues recall on spotlights and sanders
(Sep. 9) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Black & Decker, announced the voluntary recall of the Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders.
The recall affects approximately 192,000 units.
According to the...
Recently, I needed to replace O rings that hold the dust canister on my ROS. A packagee of 100 was cheaper than buying 12 from PC / DeWalt. (I have six of those ROS's.) So I have a couple left
Porter Cable 343K Factory Reconditioned 5inch Random Orbit Sander Kit
Feb 24, 2010 01:00 am
The Porter Cable 343K Factory Reconditioned 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander delivers the power and durability to meet the demands of the professional shop environment with its 3.0 Amp motor. The random orbit...
I just "upgraded" my old 5" ROS to a new one. The old one used self stick discs, the new one uses hook n' loop discs. I'm looking for high grit paper, 400 grit and over for finishing but the local Ace HW store only carries upto 320. I didn't think I would have any issues finding higher grit...
Amazon has these new for over $90 plus ship
http://www.tooliday.com/
Milwaukee 6021-81 Factory Reconditioned 5-Inch Variable-Speed Random Orbit Palm Sander with Dust Collection Bag
Price:$99.95 Sale Price $36.99
+ UPS $5.00 shipping Condition: Factory Reconditioned
Warranty: 1 Year...
Woodwerks has a variable speed 5 in. ROS on sale for $29.95 , normally sells for $164.00, looks like a good deal if you need a sander. I,m in 4 1, Bosch make some great power tools
I was at Sears at Southpoint Mall last night around 9pm and saw a couple of good deals. They have a Makita 5" Random Orbital Sander (New in case) for $43. I think it may be a BO5010, but I can't remember.
They also have a craftsman twin cutter for $31 (reg. $129). I think it is an older model...
I have a PC ROS. Great tool. I am looking to get a second one but all the new units and brands seem to be 8 hole sanders and my old unit is a 5 hole sander. I have plenty of 5 hole sand paper sheets. My question is will the 5 hole paper line up with at least most of the holes on the 8 hole unit?
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-690LR-Fixed-Horsepower-Router/dp/B00005QEVQ
Just ordered one. I needed a new ROS..how could I turn down a router for cheap. :eusa_thin
Edit: requires coupon code "FREE343K" at checkout
-Mark
I have one of these and it is a great sander. Good dust collection too. Jump fast.
Not my ad:
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/tls/505823060.html
Bosch Random orbital sander - $160
Reply to: sale-505823060@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-11, 1:45PM EST
Bosch 1250DEVS 6.5 Amp 6-Inch...
Amazon currently has the PC 690LR Router for $95.99 shipped. There is also a current promotion going on that gives you a PC 343 ROS kit FREE with the purchase of the router. You get both PC router AND ROS for $95.99 shipped. Be sure to read the info on the special offers and promotions to claim...
My PC ROS with hook and loop paper system won't hold the paper well any more. It's fine while sanding on the wood, but the moment you llift it from the wood the sand paper disk becomes a Frisbee and files across the room. It is a low end sander, and I don't know whether I can replace the hook...