Mirka DEROS 5650CV Random Orbit Sander

[SteveF]

anyone want to talk me out of this?
hobby use mainly by love of my life

Steve

 

[Chrispy]

The bees knees, the only downside is the price tag.
Happy sanding.

 

[deema]

Have one, love it. Buy it, you won't look back.

 

[n0legs]

Bought it yet :?:
What you waiting for :lol:

 

[MrDavidRoberts]

GET IT, yes it's expensive but you will soon forget the price you paid for it even if it's just for hobby-usage + they hold their value incredibly well, I sold my used unit when the warranty ran out for it for £250 and bought a New unit with new 3year warranty+ case+extra pad for £310

here's the cheapest place I found myself , also comes with the rebranded festool case which is worth some £50 alone
( I bought from them as well it a month ago, ordered at 4pm was in my hands next day at 11am)
https://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/mirk ... oC2frw_wcB

coupon for 5% off: 300CQ90
+ there's also 7.7% quidco cashback

So comes to about £330 after that coupon+cashback. ( although when I ordered it a month ago it was some £20 less in that website)

 

[MikeJhn]

You have got to love the supercilious grin on the chap sanding the wall: https://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/mirk ... oC2frw_wcB =D>

Mike

 

[MrDavidRoberts]

You have got to love the supercilious grin on the chap sanding the wall: https://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/mirk ... oC2frw_wcB =D>

Mike

 

[murdoch]

They are great to use but in our workshop with 4 joiners and various makes of sander the mirka is the most unreliable. It's always playing up and having to be fixed. Good when working though.

 

[Glynne]

Not the DEROS but I've got the CEROS and it's brilliant.
Was trying to decide between the Mirka and a Festool in Axminster at Nuneaton and even the Festool rep conceded it was ever bit as good as his kit.

 

[SteveF]

well i never got talked out of it so I pushed the button
sadly the kit I ordered from a supplier was not delivered as advertised contents
waiting to have a reply so will not name and shame yet
cant put to use as not sure if they will re-supply full kit

Steve

 

[SteveF]

supplier promised to send missing parts
was so excited to have a play but will now wait
i am think about some pad savers so will pop to axi at weekend
do you use abranet on timber ?

Steve

 

[MrDavidRoberts]

supplier promised to send missing parts
was so excited to have a play but will now wait
i am think about some pad savers so will pop to axi at weekend
do you use abranet on timber ?

Steve

I would just use it without pad savers, my last one lasted for a year+ before it started to show any wear signs but was still solid, the thick pad savers supposedly create a bit of a off-force thus not leaving the best possible finish. New pads if bought from ebay are only about 10-15pounds , a pad saver is half of that.. so not worth it really.

I have some abranet, but.. I have found it's a nightmare to use on anything else than a flat surface as it tears so easily if you sand some edges + they are notorious for destroying your pads+ they don't really last that much longer as well if used with timber..
I'm using them however when I need to sand some walls as in that case they last very long and provide really good dust extraction- that's the only use I have for them...way too much hype over them.

 

[Glynne]

I would just use it without pad savers, my last one lasted for a year+ before it started to show any wear signs but was still solid, the thick pad savers supposedly create a bit of a off-force thus not leaving the best possible finish. New pads if bought from ebay are only about 10-15pounds , a pad saver is half of that.. so not worth it really.

I have some abranet, but.. I have found it's a nightmare to use on anything else than a flat surface as it tears so easily if you sand some edges + they are notorious for destroying your pads+ they don't really last that much longer as well if used with timber..
I'm using them however when I need to sand some walls as in that case they last very long and provide really good dust extraction- that's the only use I have for them...way too much hype over them.

Not been my experience at all and I the only thing I use my Mirka sander for is timber. Pad shows no sign of wear and discs last for ages. Are you sure you aren't applying to much pressure rather than using a more aggressive grit? I wouldn't use anything else other than Abranet

 

[SteveF]

bit of an old thread but why not
i have the pad savers and like a lot, your not thinking of the "interface pads" which are a lot thicker
i think the savers are only 2mm thick
I use abranet and can't fault it

Steve

 

[Buckeye]

I have a Deros and love it although havent had it long enough to talk about reliability. I do agree about abranet not lasting long it not solely used on flat surfaces.

 

[ScottandSargeant]

The sanders are brilliant... am yet to experience better.
..abranet works ok.

 

[andrewgcook]

I bought a DEROS and absolutely love it. Came bundled with 200 abranet disks, 125mm base, 150mm base, a specific hose for my extractor and a selection of abrasives for both sides of base...starting at P40!

I use the interface pads, 2-3mm thick, saves the velcro base and therefore a less expensive replacement. Abranet is great for timber of all kinds, sheet goods, veneered stuff and paint.

Finish is impeccable every time.

Regards,

Andy.