expiredbarebottoms posted Dec 13, 2023 01:58 AM
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expiredbarebottoms posted Dec 13, 2023 01:58 AM
3M Xtract Electric Random Orbital Sander 88760, 6 in 3/16 in Orbit 350W - $392.80 @ Amazon FS
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I think your question is really getting at whether any sander in this class is worth the cost to upgrade versus a regular 5" random orbital sander such as a DeWalt at $100 or less. So, a couple of advantages are 6" versus 5" and a long stoke length of 3/16" (5mm) versus 1/8" or less. Both of these attributes will make sanding much faster - this difference is considerable if sanding large flat panels (like half the time or less). Next, the vibration is so much less than for random orbital sander in the cheaper class. If you are sanding for extending periods, you will greatly appreciate how much less fatigue you get. Finally, the dust collection on these high sanders is phenomenal when hooked up to a vacuum. The cheaper ones that have vacuum attachments are generally way less efficient. This feature makes your environment safer (particularly when sanding inside) and also reduces the scratching from stray dust.
Therefore, if you spend a lot of hours sanding, and can spare the cash, then this might be worth it, as you will save time, you won't get "jelly arm", the air around you will be cleaner, and you end up with a better finish. However, if you're using a sander only occasionally and/or for small jobs, it's probably not worth the investment.
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I think your question is really getting at whether any sander in this class is worth the cost to upgrade versus a regular 5" random orbital sander such as a DeWalt at $100 or less. So, a couple of advantages are 6" versus 5" and a long stoke length of 3/16" (5mm) versus 1/8" or less. Both of these attributes will make sanding much faster - this difference is considerable if sanding large flat panels (like half the time or less). Next, the vibration is so much less than for random orbital sander in the cheaper class. If you are sanding for extending periods, you will greatly appreciate how much less fatigue you get. Finally, the dust collection on these high sanders is phenomenal when hooked up to a vacuum. The cheaper ones that have vacuum attachments are generally way less efficient. This feature makes your environment safer (particularly when sanding inside) and also reduces the scratching from stray dust.
Therefore, if you spend a lot of hours sanding, and can spare the cash, then this might be worth it, as you will save time, you won't get "jelly arm", the air around you will be cleaner, and you end up with a better finish. However, if you're using a sander only occasionally and/or for small jobs, it's probably not worth the investment.
However they do have excellent warranty handling but parts in US are non existant and especially that pcb Once that goes toss it. Tear one down lol not worth 600 bucks these days, you can get knock offs on amazon no idea how they perform though. I have 2 mirka's still but i just grab the bosch rotary capable one, it has a good orbit, and aggressive for wood. Not palm friendly like an air sander like these, though but for 400 bucks less i get over that real quick.
However they do have excellent warranty handling but parts in US are non existant and especially that pcb Once that goes toss it. Tear one down lol not worth 600 bucks these days, you can get knock offs on amazon no idea how they perform though. I have 2 mirka's still but i just grab the bosch rotary capable one, it has a good orbit, and aggressive for wood. Not palm friendly like an air sander like these, though but for 400 bucks less i get over that real quick.
However they do have excellent warranty handling but parts in US are non existant and especially that pcb Once that goes toss it. Tear one down lol not worth 600 bucks these days, you can get knock offs on amazon no idea how they perform though. I have 2 mirka's still but i just grab the bosch rotary capable one, it has a good orbit, and aggressive for wood. Not palm friendly like an air sander like these, though but for 400 bucks less i get over that real quick.
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