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hi i think ill be getting the bosch gex 150 turbo - this is not the same as the cheaper bosch sander. this is a true dual action sander just like the rotex. from what i can gather, there isnt really much in it between the makita bo6040 and the bosch gex 150 turbo. the price is very similar too...

hi thats a very good point about the switch on the mirka upside down to watch out for. which festool are you comparing it to? thanks

and last there is the Bosch GEX 150 turbo - not to be confuesed with the non turbo version. there is an indepth review of it over on axminster and it seems that this is just as good as the festool rotex ro 150 in sanding but just doesnt have the edge protector and not quite a good at dust...

looking like the metabo to get the job done as long as its good enough for solid surface now and again, and the mirka as a luxury with better dust extraction, better to use over a longer period, and probably a bit easier to use for vertical applications and edges of mdf/doors/worktops.

not that id use the sander for this very often at all, however would the mirka and would the metabo be easy enough to use as a bit of a one off to sand drywall compound / filler on ceilings with dust extraction?

great info so far.... still not decided just yet. so from the above post the user would suggest to pay the difference for the mirka if available, if not then the metabo regarding solid surface only: is the matabo upto the job especially breaking down the seams quickly, and bringing it to a nice...

the Makita BO6040 has been mentioned to me. this has both orbital and random orbital modes just like the festool rotex and is £260 with a 3 year warranty just like all the other sanders. This is £120 more expensive than the metabo and cheaper than the rest. this seems to be a good contender...

hi thanks for replies so if spending a bit more than the metabo, its looking like either the newer festool ets 5, or the mirka diros. the diros deal with the systainer, sanding disks and hose for £110 extra than the festool is ending today and goes up by about £40-£50. decision to be made then...

The Festool ETS 150/3-EQ Plus Sander and the 5 are both £282. Double the price of the metabo and a little cheaper than the Mirka thans for advice so far.... i hadnt considered that sander

Hi im not sure which to buy and ive not actually had the chance to get my hands on any of the 3 to try. Im looking for a random orbital sander and i need to purchase it pretty quickly. It will mainly be used for Solid Surface worktops, Solid wood worktops, MDF, and other general sanding. I...