98 Re: Random Orbital Sander
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98 Re: Random Orbital Sander
From: johnson@rust.zso.dec.com (Steve Johnson)
Date: 21 Jan 91 19:08:54 GMT
I've ordered a Bosch, but they're in very short supply and it may take
awhile for it to arrive. I'd be surprised if you could find one for under
$115 now.
I've heard the Bosch produces a slightly flatter final surface, although
I don't know how, since the disc diameter is the same. Perhaps the fact
that the front handle is in-line with the back, so you can hold it
flatter...?
By the way, you can also attach 3M's scouring pads (I forget what they're
really called -- the green, brown, and white very fine abrasive pads) to
the bottom of the Bosch for fine sanding between coats, for example. I
don't think this works with the PC units. The Bosch also has a neat
sounding dust collection system. Sandpaper for the Bosch is more
expensive, but rumored to last three times longer than the relatively thin
3M / PC sandpaper (with the adhesive back).
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