Random Orbit Sander

[Captain]

Looking to buy a R O Sander, The two I like and looked at both have 5 star reviews. Is there anything better on the market in the same price range and have any of the forum members used these two before.... All feedback will be greatly received.


http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-bosch- ... rod850395/


And...

http://www.axminster.co.uk/makita-bo603 ... prod21411/


Thank you

 

[Smiffla]

Ahoy shipmate!

F & C has a very concise Review in its July edition on the Bosch. Which prompted me to get one. And I don't regret it!

Smudge

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

To answer the "anything better": Metabo SXE 450. Best random orbital on the market. Great value when brought as the pack http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalo ... CG0Q8wIwAQ

 

[TheFunkyMonkey]

I've got one of these, can't think of anything remotely bad to say about it. It's excellent and incredible value. Has taken some serious abuse too

http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erb10 ... 230v/25038

 

[beaver]

+1 vote for the metabo sxe 450, imho you wont find a better sander on the market.

 

[Krysstel]

I've gor the AEG http://www.powertoolsdirect.com/aeg...r-150mm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant and am very happy with it.
I won't claim it's better than the Metabo as I've not compared, but spec-wise it's very similar (although slighly heavier), and it's cheaper :wink:
http://www.powertoolsdirect.com/metabo-sxe-450-150mm-orbit-sanders

Mark

 

[Jamesc]

+1 for the Metabo. I was advised on this forum to buy one a few years ago. It is one of the best tools I have bought. It's so good my wife will happily use it so double bonus :lol:

James

 

[cambournepete]

+1 for the Metabo, also bought on recommendation here.
Only slight issue is changing the sanding orbit can be awkward at times.

If I was looking now and had the money I'd look at the big Festool or the Mirka Ceros, which is really light and easy to use.

 

[awkwood]

+1 for metabo sxe 450
My workshop roof was damaged in recent gales and my old metabo sander got ruined by water so just replaced it with another from this firm
http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/4007 ... ack%20240v

Very pleased much lighter than old model but seems to be just as good

Ive used the bosch proffesional but its more of a fine finishing sander with a smaller orbit, metabo has two settings

 

[Dodge]

Yup another +1 for the Metabo SXE450 - have had mine about 6 years and has had some serious use in that time, its been dropped but still going strong. I replaced the velcro pad about a year ago at a cost of £12 so would highly recommend.

 

[Lowlife]

I wouldn't be without my Metabo SXE 450, one of the best power tools I've ever bought, had it since they came out and it's always performed faultlessly. Variable speed and dual orbit, with 40 grit on the 6mm orbit you can remove huge amounts of material very quickly, fine discs on the 3mm orbit produce an almost polished finish.

 

[Aled Dafis]

Another +1 for the Metabo, I've had one for about 5 years and wouldn't buy anything else if mine died tomorrow.

 

[TheTiddles]

Do remember that the makita is a more pleasing shade, it's also a really good tool

Aidan

 

[JanneKi]

Have a look at the Mirka Ceros, it's a wondeful machine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbcmvaIG2hQ

It's really light, easy to the hands and very powerful. Even some Festool fans have switched their ETS150s for the Ceros.
Disclaimer - this tool is made in Finland and I'm Finnish, so I might be a bit biased. I do have one, I'm really happy with it. I do NOT work for Mirka.

Ok, I read the original post now better - sorry, this one is not in the same price bracket. #-o

 

[mailee]

I have killed my Metabo SX 450. It looks like the bearings are shot as it started running slow. Replaced the brushes but it is still the same. Will have to get it repaired I suppose. It has served me well though so shouldn't complain.

 

[Lord Kitchener]

Have a look at the Mirka Ceros, it's a wondeful machine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbcmvaIG2hQ

It's really light, easy to the hands and very powerful. Even some Festool fans have switched their ETS150s for the Ceros.
Disclaimer - this tool is made in Finland and I'm Finnish, so I might be a bit biased. I do have one, I'm really happy with it. I do NOT work for Mirka.

Ok, I read the original post now better - sorry, this one is not in the same price bracket. #-o

I'm not Finnish, I have one of these, and am very pleased with it. You need to buy the hose because normal dust extractor hose won't fit. I used to have a Festool RO150 so have a good basis for comparison.

Although the sander itself is very light, the cable is quite heavy, so it's a good idea to rig up a boom to support it and the hose.

I used to have a Metabo 450 a few years ago and it was very good while it lasted, although it was tedious waiting for it to slow down before it was safe to put it down.

 

[rileytoolworks]

+1 for the CEROS. Hands down the best bit of kit I own.

Adam