My Makita ROS is dying after about a dozen years of serious use. I would
like to go with a variable speed model.
My Criteria:
1. Palm-style/ergonomics... Tried Bosch D-handle, it preferable for
horizontal work, but was ergonomically unacceptable for other applications
2. Variable speed.
3. Weight... lighter is better
4. Prefer H&L (I'm well aware of the tradeoffs)
5. Cost.
6. a break would be nice if it were available.
I'm considering the PC333VS and the Makita B05012K. The Makita is more is
about $99 and a little less powerful, but it is significantly lighter at
2.lbs.. I often use my ROS in-place in non-horizontal positions, so a
lighter tool is a big plus for me.
The PC is about $79 but it weighs in at 3.lbs..
Neither tool appears to have a break, which I think would be a nice
convenience feature.
Has anyone else compared/used these models and seen a compelling reason to
choose one or the other?
Thanks,
Steve
Someone writes:
> My Makita ROS is dying after about a dozen years of serious use. I would
> like to go with a variable speed model.
Take a look at the 6" Bosch or the 8" Fein.
Sanding is just about the biggest PITA job I can think of doing.
IMHO, the quicker you get it done, the better.
I have beat the crap out of a 6" Bosch, and it's still running.
HTH
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Steve, I have the Bosch palm model without the D handle and I'm very
satisfied with it. Now I would never build anything wihtout my ROS.
Daniel
"Stephen M" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> My Makita ROS is dying after about a dozen years of serious use. I would
> like to go with a variable speed model.
>
> My Criteria:
>
> 1. Palm-style/ergonomics... Tried Bosch D-handle, it preferable for
> horizontal work, but was ergonomically unacceptable for other applications
>
> 2. Variable speed.
>
> 3. Weight... lighter is better
>
> 4. Prefer H&L (I'm well aware of the tradeoffs)
>
> 5. Cost.
>
> 6. a break would be nice if it were available.
>
> I'm considering the PC333VS and the Makita B05012K. The Makita is more is
> about $99 and a little less powerful, but it is significantly lighter at
> 2.lbs.. I often use my ROS in-place in non-horizontal positions, so a
> lighter tool is a big plus for me.
>
> The PC is about $79 but it weighs in at 3.lbs..
>
> Neither tool appears to have a break, which I think would be a nice
> convenience feature.
>
> Has anyone else compared/used these models and seen a compelling reason to
> choose one or the other?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
What advantage is there to a variable speed sander; why wouldn't you always
use the highest speed.
I got a variable speed Fein Multitool, and for every application it says to
use the highest speed. Sure am glad I got the VS!?
> My Makita ROS is dying after about a dozen years of serious use. I would
> like to go with a variable speed model.
>
The slower speeds are handy on curved surfaces, like the radiused edges on
a table top. If I were to use it at full speed it'd be too easy to create a flat
spot.
Art
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> What advantage is there to a variable speed sander; why wouldn't you always
> use the highest speed.
>
> I got a variable speed Fein Multitool, and for every application it says to
> use the highest speed. Sure am glad I got the VS!?
>
> > My Makita ROS is dying after about a dozen years of serious use. I would
> > like to go with a variable speed model.
> >
>
>