Bosch 3107DVS 3.3 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander/Polisher with Dust Canister Bosch 5″ Random Orbit Sander/Polisher, 3.3A, 4,500-13,000 OPM, Eccentric Orbit Plus Rotation For Very Smooth Operation, Duplicates Natural Hand Sanding Action, Pad Dampening System Controls No Load Speeds To Protect Fine Surfaces, Variable Speed With Dial In Handle Provides Superior Control, Ergonomic Handles For Comfortable Grip, Adjustable Front Handle Folds Flush For Tight Areas, Efficient Dust Collection Through Pad With Bag Or Optional Vacuum Accessories, Uses Quick Change Hook & Loop Accessories.
Customer Review: Super Duty, Great Control
After using and abusing one of these at work for 3 years, I bought one for my self. The handles really give me the control I like. It can almost take the place of a belt sander in your tool collection.
Customer Review: Nice sander, some problems
I bought this sander for refurbishing boats. It works great for stripping off paint and exposing fiberglass, and also for sanding off fairing material. It outperformed all my other sanders, by a huge factor. I was able to sand over 400 sq feet of hull in three days. With other sanders I’d need a crew of men and multiple sanders, and it still would take longer.
I use 60 grit “hook and loop” pad and I duct taped a vacuum cleaner to it. A powerful external vacuum cleaner will make dust negligable. On windy days I can sand without a facemask and only need eye protection.
The variable speed works ok, although I had trouble with it later which may be related to some internal probelms after I serviced it.
It is the best all around sander I’ve used and out performed palm sanders by a factor or 10:1. I can do ten times the work, with a better final finish.
However, I got less than a year of service out of it. The backing pad started to shake off. When I reattached it, it did not perform as well as previously. I’m unsure if the allen head scre4w should be tight or allowed to float slightly. If left slightly loose it tends to shake itself looser.
Also, I found that at times the power seemed to drop, perhaps due to bad contacts on my extension cords, perhaps low service voltage, or possibly something internal.
The internal dust seal was damaged, the first time the pad started to shake itself off, which increased the amount of dust that could not be collected. After the first time the pad started to shake off, I was unable to make it perform like new.
I tried changing extension cords. Now the power was gone from this unit. Although it sometimes picks up and performs like it did out of the box.
I gave this unit a lot of use, and wish I had another one, but I can’t give it top marks because the problems I’ve encountered. I still rated it a 5 because even if it craps out, it is still worth the money. I wish the manual provided service information to maintain it.
I’m now planning on buy a competing 6″ sander of similar design.
Bosch 1276D 12.5 Amp 4-Inch by 24-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag Bosch 4″x24″ Belt Sander, 10.5A, 1,550 SFPM, Rugged Design For Production Sanding Applications, Magnesium Transmission Housing Is Lightweight & Has Excellent Balance, Integral Dust Collection With Bag, Adjustable Front Handle, Exclusive Adjustable Dust Port Allows Use Of Non-Woven Belts Up To 8MM Thick, Replaceable Wear Inserts Protect Housing From Damage, Sands Flush To Vertical Surfaces.
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