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I would love a comparison of your top picks in this lineup to more expensive sanders to see if you get a marked benefit from spending more or if the added cost just doesn’t justify any perceived benefit.
Most often with ANY product, there is a case of diminishing returns. I would say that for most casual woodworkers the jump in additional cost is not worth the benefit. However, do anything often enough and the worth becomes evident. I would say that unfortunately, whether the better/more expensive tool is worth it or not is heavily dependent on your budget and amount of time using the tool.
I would like to see the 3M sander since we are not accounting for costs. I heard and seen favorable reviews but they , 3M, are very proud of their sander. Your thoughts?
Great video! I have several of these sanders and I for the most part agree with your findings.. I will say though.. I have the Makita and I have NEVER been shocked from it.. You definitely have a defective unit. I'd exchange it and evaluate it again.. It's a solid tool
This was interesting. Last year I purchased a DeWalt sander and couldn’t even use it it shook o bad. I ended up returning it and getting a Bosch and I love it.
I’m glad you decided to go ahead and re-release this today instead of not posting a video. Palm sanders make great Christmas 🎄 gifts 🎁 for beginner woodworkers and DIYers. This will help someone with some last minute shopping decision making, I’m sure! 🎉
I have never used the variable speed on my DeWalt. I don't think I will EVER be in a situation where I say to myself, "I wish I could slow this sanding process down...". 😂 When my DeWalt craps out it looks like I'll switch to the craftsman. Unless I splurge on the Mirka or Bosch. Good review 👍
Just went through my 2nd Ryobi, they don’t appear to be happy with being connected to a vacuum, seems to work against the rotation although the dust collection is excellent. Just ordered a DeWalt ($219 Australian Dollars), they were able to give me some good advice about volume of air for best dust collection & they sell a connector for a vacuum. Thanks for the video confirms my choice.
I have a Makita finish sander that has given excellent service for over 50 years. I have dropped it multiple times from various heights. Sometimes as much as 20 feet. It just keep on working like it was new.
I’ve went through a few different sanders and the dual handle Makita is my absolute favorite. As I’ve gotten more into my thirties I’ve developed arthritis in my wrist and hands and all the other sanders have been brutal for long term sanding.
My daughter gifted me that Ridgid..so far I'm happy with it..the slow start I'm not a big fan of but greatful for it..I don't get gifts so really its priceless comein from my daughter...an matt I was guna suggest you release some reruns, seen another guy do it, it's a good idea cause I woulda. Never have seen that build he released..
I just refinished my kitchen island using the Bosch sander. I really like it compared to the Ridgid sander I had. I feel like its built for fine woodworking as opposed to rough lumber.
I have a black & decker similar to the one you're using. I've had it for about 5 years. I have not used it very much; I have had to replace the sanding disk plate twice the screws that hold the plate on melt through the plastic plate. I think you've convinced me to try the craftsman.
I was surprised at your comments on the Bosch so I checked the model number. I bought the ROS20VSC after doing my homework and it was very highly rated and I picked it up on sale. Right now its $80 at Home Depot. Not sure why you picked the ROS10 but maybe the variable speed motor is the difference.
This was a great review video! It hit all the major concerns. I can’t think of anything else anyone would want to know before making a decision. That Makita had to have something wrong with it to be shocking you. That is so weird! Have you reported that to Makita to see what they say? Might need a recall if it’s not just the one you got.
I have the Makita with the handle, had it probably 15-20 years and it has been one of the best sanders Ive ever had. I highly recommend it. Not sure why you were getting a shock when starting…sounds like maybe a faulty switch, I would definitrly let Makita aware of it. Another I use with this sander is the Makita sand paper…it has all of the dust holes and works better than any other paper.
I think something that may strongly affect your buying choice could be the fact that Ridgid gives a lifetime warranty on their tools. Additionally, ridgid shopvacs fit all Ridgid tools. I had an old Ridgid shopvac that died. I just had to send them some picitures and they sent me a new one. I had all kinds of issues with Ryobi. Finally, after 8 months, they sent me a new tool. I'm buying Ridgid from now on. The tools are decent quality, reasonably priced, and they fix or replace them quickly.
I own both Milwaukee and dewalt sanders, but they are both battery powered. both are excellent with variable speeds. That’s my favorite quality in a sander now
Great video. I laughed so hard and replayed the video of the Wen when you plugged it in! The expression on your face and cat like reflexes were priceless! 😂 This video is valuable to me because I was eyeing one that you rated a 4/5 on hand fatigue and my hands won't be able to handle that! Thank you!
Have the Bauer, and the dust collector is terrible. After a few uses mine would not stay on the machine. The vibration would work it loose and it would fall off. And it stalls, like Matt notes. I was able to cut down an adapter I found at Home Depot to connect it to a shop vac.
I have owned the Ridgid for many years, and love it!! The biggest issue is that the dust collection works so well, that you almost need a shop vac to keep up.
I use my Rigid with a Ridgid wetvac and sometimes the suction makes it tick to the piece of wood, it's crazy. I use the bigger hose, maybe a smaller dia. hose helps with that, but yeah, I agree with you, no complains!!!
I found that the Dewalt has more of a proprietary replacement hook and loop pad so no buying a standard replacement as well as the holes for dust collection which don’t line up with most sanding pads. So I used an counter sink bit to drill out hold in the sanding disc whenever I put a new one on.
Interesting. I bought the Ridgid about a year ago because I needed a sander and it was on sale. It's worked well for me, but I don't have a lot of experience with sanders in general, so I was curious where it would rate. Since I didn't pay quite full price for mine, I'm pretty happy to see how it stacked up and knowing that I bypassed the reason it wasn't higher. 😀
Hooking to my dust extractor was a primary consideration when I purchased my sander. I bought a rigid, which has performed well. Since then, I have seen 3D printed adapters for most of these products, so it should not be as high on the list as I had it. As a side note, the rigid motor burned up and rigid gave me a brand new sander as a replacement. I like that kind of customer service, although I still question why it failed in the first place.
Thanks for the video. I bought the Bosch believing it was one of the best choices. Since I haven't had much experience with other brands, I thought the Bosch was ok. It looks like I need to go HD and pick up another brand. I might learn to enjoy sanding!
I have the Festool etc125 (my ver first Festool bought last year) with ct15 mini. The difference is mind blowing. My old go to is the Porter Cable 5” ra electric sander
Thank you so much for this video! My dad bought me a Black & Decker orbital sander about 25 (gulp!) years ago and it is finally starting to slow down. I've put a lot of miles on that little workhorse and made many projects with it. Now that it's time to replace it, I knew I could count on you to give your honest opinion. I'm going with the Craftsman and will use your affiliate link to help out. Thanks again and God Bless!! (Note: I highly recommend the Black & Decker. I'm just ready to switch things up a bit!)
I shattered my left distal radius and had a titanium plate installed with 10 screws. being left handed has never been more of disadvantage. Using tools that vibrate are really hurt after a while, far differently than before I became a cyborg hahahaha. your video was incredibly informative thanks, I actually will use this data you collected for my next purchase, because I need a sander too. thanks for all your videos, I really have enjoyed your channel, God bless you and your family!
I had one of those Bosch sanders a few years ago and it literally lasted less than three months. The sanding pad was the first thing to go. I think the heat from the sander caused the little hooks to melt, and it would no longer hold the sanding disk. Then the dust cannister broke when I was emptying it and wouldn't go back together. Bosch makes great routers and jigsaws, but stay away from the random orbit sanders.
black and decker, DeWalt and Craftsman are the same manufacture. You can swap the pouches and with the DeWalt and Craftsman you can swap the batteries. All three of them are under the Stanley brand
First of all.... I love and appreciate you brother! Probably the face I see more than all the others when it comes to woodworking/tool vids, because you do an awesome job and usually come with useful info in every watch!! But... You got that side piece and we see you!! Her names Milwaukee!! lol No doubt their making some good stuff...again. I know it shocked ya so that knocks it down but that Makita appeared to be right there with it at least or better on dust collection and it got half the score on that part while Milwaukee stood alone on top. All love brother, just giving ya tha business! With you 100% on that Dewalt sander tho! You killed it either way!
Thanks for all you do. I am trying to get my shop setup for just typical crafts, do a lot of laser engraving and def wanting a planer soon. But figured I should start with a good sander. Money is def an object but I know you get what you pay for, so debating on whether for not being a woodworker truly but def love to tinker but want something that just works, between the Milwakee you show here or if I should just spend the extra cash to get the Festool. Not like it is that much more. But just want the best bang for buck and want it to last. I figure I will be finish sanding stuff I engrave and some cutting boards and such.
Great video. My favorite is the Harbor Freight Hercules because of the weight. I just push it around and let the sander do the work. The only issue I have is the sand paper is extremely hard to remove.
Can I ask why the Rigid didn't go in the best category? Only because it is actually less expensive than a lot of the other sanders (it's $64.97 at home depot and I've seen it cheaper on other sites like amazon) and it seems to have the same or better scores than your top picks? I'm only asking because I'm trying to figure out which to purchase soon and the price point (just for diy and refinishing some furniture) is seeming like its the best unit for under $65?
Regarding craftsman and dewalt. I have the first gen dewalt modular tool box system the T-stack. At the time craftsman had there line the versastack those to brands tool boxes were identical other than color.
I tried many sanders and my favorite is Bosch. Yes it is little less powerful but there are different types of sanders if you would like to remove very large amount of wood - belt sander for example.
Great video. I own a battery milwaukee, corded milwaukee, black and decker, and Hercules sander. Surprisingly tho I grab the Hercules 9/10 I love that sander.
I was wondering if you have ever reviewed the Worx brand, and if you haven't, would you consider it? My husband and I both enjoy y'all content and look forward to new episodes! I am personally excited about Amy's new machine!! I have always wanted a lathe too 🥰 one day!!
What I would like to know is how much time each one required to come to a stop after you switched off the power. Were they all about the same, or did some appear to have some kind of braking mechanism?
I own a lot of these random orbital sanders including the Dewalt, craftsman, and the makita. I have always enjoyed my makita more. I am less concerned about dust collection though.
My cordless ridgid is unusable without diablo sandnet. Dust collection is great with a standard shopvac. Performs as well as corded ridgid in my opinion. Good video, sense a lot of project farm behind this video :)
Again why your the best channel on utube, thanks for including the harbor freight sanders. I'm still new to woodworking but have learned the most from all your videos, even the old videos! The outlaw channel has also been really helpful. Thanks again and hope you and yours are doing great.
Nice review. I wonder if the cordless counterparts would be much different? of course probably none of them would be under $100 unless you buy a tool only option.
I agree that the Metabo has an awful collector but with a shop vac or just a simple zip tie, it's the best bang for buck of all of these BY FAR in my opinion. It is insanely comfortable to use and you get the job done so quickly and with EXCELLENT RESULTS. I also have the same experience with their trim router in that it's so ergonomic and lightweight, yet it cuts superbly well and I don't feel like I have to put any effort into it at all. I knew no matter how well it performed, you would give it a no recommend just on that collector alone, and I get it... But if you're like most people who use shop vacs or know how to work a zip tie or piece of tape to improve the collection you really shouldn't overlook Hitachi Power Tools (Metabo is a dumb name) For under 50 bucks, the Skil sander isn't too shabby either in terms of overall results. Also has a shite collector but as far as results are concerned, you can do a lot worse for the price. I mean,it's 30 bucks and has some cool attachments, including a flex attachment for round objects! Different sands for different hands, as they say.
I have only sanded maybe a total of an hour or so with the bauer and agree it is a bit of a meh sander. It gets the job done a d I don’t regret buying it especially since I think it was $19 when I got it. Aside from the drop tests I definitely agree with all points here😊
Heat buildup is significant because the hook is attached to your sander and is costly to replace. When the hook melts the paper will not stay attached as long. Nice evaluation, I would change the rankings based on heat.
Great review as normal. With that being said I’m curious to know how the festool Random Orbital Sander ETS 125 REQ-Plus performs before dropping $250. I know it’s much more than these were but if you do a lot of sanding it could be worth it. Maybe they would give you one to do a review
I have a 15-year-old ridgid that I love. I bought the Milwaukee as an upgrade but find my old ridgid works better and is more comfortable. I have also dropped it countless times 😂😂
I am a general DIY'er that is just getting into woodworking. How do you decide which speed to use on the variable speed models? I've only ever used the single speed models.
I have burned up two of the Hercules sanders. I dropped a Ridgid sander, and apparently messed something up, because it just keeps going faster and faster! I bought 2 of the Bauer sanders on sale at Harbor Freight for $15 each, and they are ok, but seem underpowered and I don't care for the shape. I just ordered a DeWalt, since they seem popular among woodworkers on RUclips. I have several DeWalt tools, and they seem to be higher quality.
Bosch really shines with their Festool clones, the 6” GET75-6N and the 5” GET65-5N. They’re around $300, so less than half of Festool, but they are simply outstanding. They have turbo mode for rapid material removal and normal radon orbit mode. Outstanding performance with dust extraction & 3M Cubitron paper. But yes, you’re right, their sub-$100 palm sander is garbage.
Mine has been nothing short of amazing. Especially, like you said, since I plunged into the 3M mesh. I’ve dropped it I don’t know how many times now. And I literally have to try to get swirls with this thing, I can’t say enough about the GET75. As much as I’d love a Rotex, I really can’t see it being that much better
I wish I seen this video before I bought the bosch, all the reviews i read said it was better than DEwalt , although i will say the dust collector does a better job than my last dewalt sander, gotta empty the plastic box about every 20 minutes but it seems every sander is that way. It performs decently, never done a heat test so thanks for doing that, I may rig it up to my vacuum because it does seem like I burn through sanding disc's faster. How long have you have your festool sander? Everyone says there the best, but how about a 10+ year test?
How do these compare to a higher end sander? I’d like to upgrade, my harbor freight sander is brutal for fatigue, I generally spend about 2hrs sanding then have to stop due to numbness.
Because I don’t use the variable speed, I replaced my Rigid with the craftsman. The Rigid was nice, but failed after 1 yr. The craftsman has been good. I think I liked the angle of the dust port better on the rigid.
Correct me if I'm wrong but It looked like you used Milwaukee in the sun and the rigid in the shade. with Milwaukee having better airflow/dust extraction it would seem like the Milwaukee shouldn't have gotten 20° hotter than the slightly " worse" rigid sander. I'm not sure how much 20° matters anyway. but 20% increase in heat on a better performing tool?
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I would love a comparison of your top picks in this lineup to more expensive sanders to see if you get a marked benefit from spending more or if the added cost just doesn’t justify any perceived benefit.
Most often with ANY product, there is a case of diminishing returns. I would say that for most casual woodworkers the jump in additional cost is not worth the benefit. However, do anything often enough and the worth becomes evident. I would say that unfortunately, whether the better/more expensive tool is worth it or not is heavily dependent on your budget and amount of time using the tool.
I would like to see the 3M sander since we are not accounting for costs. I heard and seen favorable reviews but they , 3M, are very proud of their sander. Your thoughts?
This is the best review video i've seen on these palm sanders. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. 👍
I appreciate that!
Great video! I have several of these sanders and I for the most part agree with your findings.. I will say though.. I have the Makita and I have NEVER been shocked from it.. You definitely have a defective unit. I'd exchange it and evaluate it again.. It's a solid tool
This was interesting. Last year I purchased a DeWalt sander and couldn’t even use it it shook o bad. I ended up returning it and getting a Bosch and I love it.
Same here. Couldn’t hold onto it
I’m glad you decided to go ahead and re-release this today instead of not posting a video. Palm sanders make great Christmas 🎄 gifts 🎁 for beginner woodworkers and DIYers. This will help someone with some last minute shopping decision making, I’m sure! 🎉
I have a couple Bosch cordless sander, 18v and 12v and they are quite good.
I have never used the variable speed on my DeWalt. I don't think I will EVER be in a situation where I say to myself, "I wish I could slow this sanding process down...". 😂 When my DeWalt craps out it looks like I'll switch to the craftsman. Unless I splurge on the Mirka or Bosch. Good review 👍
Just went through my 2nd Ryobi, they don’t appear to be happy with being connected to a vacuum, seems to work against the rotation although the dust collection is excellent. Just ordered a DeWalt ($219 Australian Dollars), they were able to give me some good advice about volume of air for best dust collection & they sell a connector for a vacuum. Thanks for the video confirms my choice.
I have a Makita finish sander that has given excellent service for over 50 years. I have dropped it multiple times from various heights. Sometimes as much as 20 feet. It just keep on working like it was new.
Great review!!! I have the Ridgid and like it because if you have a Ridgid shop vac it just hooks up with no adapter.
The best sander ever was the porter cable of about 20 years ago. I still have one and nothing beats it.
I’ve went through a few different sanders and the dual handle Makita is my absolute favorite. As I’ve gotten more into my thirties I’ve developed arthritis in my wrist and hands and all the other sanders have been brutal for long term sanding.
My daughter gifted me that Ridgid..so far I'm happy with it..the slow start I'm not a big fan of but greatful for it..I don't get gifts so really its priceless comein from my daughter...an matt I was guna suggest you release some reruns, seen another guy do it, it's a good idea cause I woulda. Never have seen that build he released..
Thanks for sharing ALL of the variety of brands and selecting the top of the best!
I got the 2 handle Makita it is by far the best one out of all of these, you obviously have a manufacture defect unit.
I just refinished my kitchen island using the Bosch sander. I really like it compared to the Ridgid sander I had. I feel like its built for fine woodworking as opposed to rough lumber.
Thanks for the video Matt. Would love a video on what sandpaper is most efficient/most affordable! Merry Christmas!
I have had my ryobi for a good 4 years now and I can't complain. It's been through hell probably been dropped 100 times and still gets it done
I have a black & decker similar to the one you're using. I've had it for about 5 years. I have not used it very much; I have had to replace the sanding disk plate twice the screws that hold the plate on melt through the plastic plate. I think you've convinced me to try the craftsman.
I was surprised at your comments on the Bosch so I checked the model number. I bought the ROS20VSC after doing my homework and it was very highly rated and I picked it up on sale. Right now its $80 at Home Depot. Not sure why you picked the ROS10 but maybe the variable speed motor is the difference.
I too have the ROS20VSC and have a very different experience than he did. Mine also came with a bag. Love mine!
Nice job Mr Matt ! I have the Dew and the Sears ,I found that after I switched to the 3 m cubitron paper ,that improved the performance 100% .Cheers
I wish you would do a video on the vacuum hoses and connections
Thank you for the comparison Matt. It was very useful! 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
This was a great review video! It hit all the major concerns. I can’t think of anything else anyone would want to know before making a decision.
That Makita had to have something wrong with it to be shocking you. That is so weird! Have you reported that to Makita to see what they say? Might need a recall if it’s not just the one you got.
I have the Makita with the handle, had it probably 15-20 years and it has been one of the best sanders Ive ever had. I highly recommend it. Not sure why you were getting a shock when starting…sounds like maybe a faulty switch, I would definitrly let Makita aware of it. Another I use with this sander is the Makita sand paper…it has all of the dust holes and works better than any other paper.
Great video! Saved me a few bucks and went with the Craftsmen over the Dewalt. I never use the variable speed anyway.
Could you test 12 inch Hercules slide compound an 12 inch kobalt slide compound...😊
great tests, helps me choose my next sander when its time to upgrade
I think something that may strongly affect your buying choice could be the fact that Ridgid gives a lifetime warranty on their tools. Additionally, ridgid shopvacs fit all Ridgid tools. I had an old Ridgid shopvac that died. I just had to send them some picitures and they sent me a new one. I had all kinds of issues with Ryobi. Finally, after 8 months, they sent me a new tool. I'm buying Ridgid from now on. The tools are decent quality, reasonably priced, and they fix or replace them quickly.
I own both Milwaukee and dewalt sanders, but they are both battery powered. both are excellent with variable speeds. That’s my favorite quality in a sander now
Very nice and thorough review of the sanders! And very helpful, Thank you! Many Blessings to you and your family!
Great video. I laughed so hard and replayed the video of the Wen when you plugged it in! The expression on your face and cat like reflexes were priceless! 😂 This video is valuable to me because I was eyeing one that you rated a 4/5 on hand fatigue and my hands won't be able to handle that! Thank you!
Picked up the bosch on sale recently it just screams quality.
Love my skil while yes its hooked up to a shop vac I have sanded countless things to ultra smooth finishes abd barely notice any dust if any at all
Have the Bauer, and the dust collector is terrible. After a few uses mine would not stay on the machine. The vibration would work it loose and it would fall off. And it stalls, like Matt notes. I was able to cut down an adapter I found at Home Depot to connect it to a shop vac.
I have owned the Ridgid for many years, and love it!! The biggest issue is that the dust collection works so well, that you almost need a shop vac to keep up.
I use my Rigid with a Ridgid wetvac and sometimes the suction makes it tick to the piece of wood, it's crazy. I use the bigger hose, maybe a smaller dia. hose helps with that, but yeah, I agree with you, no complains!!!
I found that the Dewalt has more of a proprietary replacement hook and loop pad so no buying a standard replacement as well as the holes for dust collection which don’t line up with most sanding pads. So I used an counter sink bit to drill out hold in the sanding disc whenever I put a new one on.
Interesting. I bought the Ridgid about a year ago because I needed a sander and it was on sale. It's worked well for me, but I don't have a lot of experience with sanders in general, so I was curious where it would rate. Since I didn't pay quite full price for mine, I'm pretty happy to see how it stacked up and knowing that I bypassed the reason it wasn't higher. 😀
I have had trouble with my Malaki throwing off the sandpaper sense I have had it. I even changed the pad and the new bad did the same thing.
Bosch gex34 on sale, it will last as long as 2 or 3 of the cheap sanders so it’s easy to justify
This was very eye-opening. Thank you. I’d like to see you test cordless sanders and include Kobalt, Flex, etc.
Hooking to my dust extractor was a primary consideration when I purchased my sander. I bought a rigid, which has performed well. Since then, I have seen 3D printed adapters for most of these products, so it should not be as high on the list as I had it. As a side note, the rigid motor burned up and rigid gave me a brand new sander as a replacement. I like that kind of customer service, although I still question why it failed in the first place.
Thanks for the video. I bought the Bosch believing it was one of the best choices. Since I haven't had much experience with other brands, I thought the Bosch was ok. It looks like I need to go HD and pick up another brand. I might learn to enjoy sanding!
I have the Festool etc125 (my ver first Festool bought last year) with ct15 mini. The difference is mind blowing. My old go to is the Porter Cable 5” ra electric sander
Thank you so much for this video! My dad bought me a Black & Decker orbital sander about 25 (gulp!) years ago and it is finally starting to slow down. I've put a lot of miles on that little workhorse and made many projects with it. Now that it's time to replace it, I knew I could count on you to give your honest opinion. I'm going with the Craftsman and will use your affiliate link to help out. Thanks again and God Bless!! (Note: I highly recommend the Black & Decker. I'm just ready to switch things up a bit!)
Neighbors are like "Honey look he's out there throwin them damn tools again"
Great Video as always Sir
Awesome comparison! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank You Kindly
I shattered my left distal radius and
had a titanium plate installed with 10 screws.
being left handed has never been more of disadvantage.
Using tools that vibrate are really hurt after a while,
far differently than before I became a cyborg hahahaha.
your video was incredibly informative thanks, I actually will use this
data you collected for my next purchase, because I need a sander too.
thanks for all your videos, I really have
enjoyed your channel, God bless you and your family!
I had one of those Bosch sanders a few years ago and it literally lasted less than three months. The sanding pad was the first thing to go. I think the heat from the sander caused the little hooks to melt, and it would no longer hold the sanding disk. Then the dust cannister broke when I was emptying it and wouldn't go back together. Bosch makes great routers and jigsaws, but stay away from the random orbit sanders.
black and decker, DeWalt and Craftsman are the same manufacture. You can swap the pouches and with the DeWalt and Craftsman you can swap the batteries. All three of them are under the Stanley brand
First of all.... I love and appreciate you brother! Probably the face I see more than all the others when it comes to woodworking/tool vids, because you do an awesome job and usually come with useful info in every watch!!
But... You got that side piece and we see you!! Her names Milwaukee!! lol
No doubt their making some good stuff...again. I know it shocked ya so that knocks it down but that Makita appeared to be right there with it at least or better on dust collection and it got half the score on that part while Milwaukee stood alone on top.
All love brother, just giving ya tha business!
With you 100% on that Dewalt sander tho! You killed it either way!
“Side piece.. Milwaukee” 😂 😂 👊🏻
Thanks for all you do. I am trying to get my shop setup for just typical crafts, do a lot of laser engraving and def wanting a planer soon. But figured I should start with a good sander. Money is def an object but I know you get what you pay for, so debating on whether for not being a woodworker truly but def love to tinker but want something that just works, between the Milwakee you show here or if I should just spend the extra cash to get the Festool. Not like it is that much more. But just want the best bang for buck and want it to last. I figure I will be finish sanding stuff I engrave and some cutting boards and such.
Great video. My favorite is the Harbor Freight Hercules because of the weight. I just push it around and let the sander do the work. The only issue I have is the sand paper is extremely hard to remove.
Are you using a shop vac or dust extractor with it?
Can I ask why the Rigid didn't go in the best category? Only because it is actually less expensive than a lot of the other sanders (it's $64.97 at home depot and I've seen it cheaper on other sites like amazon) and it seems to have the same or better scores than your top picks? I'm only asking because I'm trying to figure out which to purchase soon and the price point (just for diy and refinishing some furniture) is seeming like its the best unit for under $65?
Regarding craftsman and dewalt. I have the first gen dewalt modular tool box system the T-stack. At the time craftsman had there line the versastack those to brands tool boxes were identical other than color.
Ive had my Bosch sander for 12 years. It's been great but when it dies I'll probably go to the Milwaukee. Thanks for the review!
Thank you for the shortcuts.
I tried many sanders and my favorite is Bosch. Yes it is little less powerful but there are different types of sanders if you would like to remove very large amount of wood - belt sander for example.
Great video. I own a battery milwaukee, corded milwaukee, black and decker, and Hercules sander. Surprisingly tho I grab the Hercules 9/10 I love that sander.
I was wondering if you have ever reviewed the Worx brand, and if you haven't, would you consider it?
My husband and I both enjoy y'all content and look forward to new episodes!
I am personally excited about Amy's new machine!! I have always wanted a lathe too 🥰 one day!!
Thank you. I’ve only used the Worx Pegasus work tables. I have two of those and they’ve been great.
Review the 3M sander. I know it's very expensive but I would like to know your thoughts.
Craftsman is owned by Stanley Black and Decker, the same company that owns DeWalt. They have a ton of badge engineered tools.
Great video, is there an extraction adapter for the Craftman?
What I would like to know is how much time each one required to come to a stop after you switched off the power.
Were they all about the same, or did some appear to have some kind of braking mechanism?
I own a lot of these random orbital sanders including the Dewalt, craftsman, and the makita. I have always enjoyed my makita more. I am less concerned about dust collection though.
My cordless ridgid is unusable without diablo sandnet. Dust collection is great with a standard shopvac. Performs as well as corded ridgid in my opinion. Good video, sense a lot of project farm behind this video :)
The Flex sander with turbo is pretty good imo
Again why your the best channel on utube, thanks for including the harbor freight sanders. I'm still new to woodworking but have learned the most from all your videos, even the old videos! The outlaw channel has also been really helpful. Thanks again and hope you and yours are doing great.
Thank you very much!
I have the dewalt and I love it. Thank you for the review!
Amazing video, exactly the information a hobbyist user needs.
Thank you so much!
You do amazing woodworking and great helpful videos.
Nice review. I wonder if the cordless counterparts would be much different? of course probably none of them would be under $100 unless you buy a tool only option.
Thank You for putting this out, great info.
Dude, I remember that sink video. We all felt that.
I agree that the Metabo has an awful collector but with a shop vac or just a simple zip tie, it's the best bang for buck of all of these BY FAR in my opinion. It is insanely comfortable to use and you get the job done so quickly and with EXCELLENT RESULTS. I also have the same experience with their trim router in that it's so ergonomic and lightweight, yet it cuts superbly well and I don't feel like I have to put any effort into it at all.
I knew no matter how well it performed, you would give it a no recommend just on that collector alone, and I get it... But if you're like most people who use shop vacs or know how to work a zip tie or piece of tape to improve the collection you really shouldn't overlook Hitachi Power Tools (Metabo is a dumb name)
For under 50 bucks, the Skil sander isn't too shabby either in terms of overall results. Also has a shite collector but as far as results are concerned, you can do a lot worse for the price. I mean,it's 30 bucks and has some cool attachments, including a flex attachment for round objects!
Different sands for different hands, as they say.
I have only sanded maybe a total of an hour or so with the bauer and agree it is a bit of a meh sander. It gets the job done a d I don’t regret buying it especially since I think it was $19 when I got it.
Aside from the drop tests I definitely agree with all points here😊
Heat buildup is significant because the hook is attached to your sander and is costly to replace. When the hook melts the paper will not stay attached as long. Nice evaluation, I would change the rankings based on heat.
Great review as normal. With that being said I’m curious to know how the festool Random Orbital Sander ETS 125 REQ-Plus performs before dropping $250. I know it’s much more than these were but if you do a lot of sanding it could be worth it. Maybe they would give you one to do a review
I have a 15-year-old ridgid that I love. I bought the Milwaukee as an upgrade but find my old ridgid works better and is more comfortable. I have also dropped it countless times 😂😂
I am a general DIY'er that is just getting into woodworking. How do you decide which speed to use on the variable speed models? I've only ever used the single speed models.
Stumpy Nubs has a video about sanding speed, “What’s that little dial on my sander for”. Might be of help. Regards.
@@paulmannix1760 Thanks so much for that.
I have burned up two of the Hercules sanders. I dropped a Ridgid sander, and apparently messed something up, because it just keeps going faster and faster! I bought 2 of the Bauer sanders on sale at Harbor Freight for $15 each, and they are ok, but seem underpowered and I don't care for the shape. I just ordered a DeWalt, since they seem popular among woodworkers on RUclips. I have several DeWalt tools, and they seem to be higher quality.
Hi great review...please may you post the model numbe for Milwaukee...thank you
Looks like I have more Xact90 edge sanding adapters to design for!
Bosch really shines with their Festool clones, the 6” GET75-6N and the 5” GET65-5N. They’re around $300, so less than half of Festool, but they are simply outstanding. They have turbo mode for rapid material removal and normal radon orbit mode. Outstanding performance with dust extraction & 3M Cubitron paper. But yes, you’re right, their sub-$100 palm sander is garbage.
Mine has been nothing short of amazing. Especially, like you said, since I plunged into the 3M mesh. I’ve dropped it I don’t know how many times now. And I literally have to try to get swirls with this thing, I can’t say enough about the GET75. As much as I’d love a Rotex, I really can’t see it being that much better
What is a good choice for detail sanding stairs such as the corners?
I wish I seen this video before I bought the bosch, all the reviews i read said it was better than DEwalt , although i will say the dust collector does a better job than my last dewalt sander, gotta empty the plastic box about every 20 minutes but it seems every sander is that way. It performs decently, never done a heat test so thanks for doing that, I may rig it up to my vacuum because it does seem like I burn through sanding disc's faster. How long have you have your festool sander? Everyone says there the best, but how about a 10+ year test?
well done sir, thanks for the info and for sharing the wealth so to speak with the giveaway!
Have you ever used the 6" Ridgid with the extra handle? I picked up the 5" a while back. Always wondered if the money would have been worth it.
I haven't used that one yet
Outstanding review
Hey I need the commissions link for the padded sanding pads. I can’t remember which video it was on!😂
So with dust collection attached, and price not being a factor, which would you say is overall best? The Milwaukee or the Dewalt?
Have you been able to compare these to like a 3M or a festool? What do those higher end sanders give you that these don’t?
How do these compare to a higher end sander? I’d like to upgrade, my harbor freight sander is brutal for fatigue, I generally spend about 2hrs sanding then have to stop due to numbness.
Sooooo was the shock from the Makita caused by static or a mechanical problem?
Because I don’t use the variable speed, I replaced my Rigid with the craftsman. The Rigid was nice, but failed after 1 yr. The craftsman has been good. I think I liked the angle of the dust port better on the rigid.
Great video as always hope you have a great Christmas
Thanks! Merry Christmas!
Wow super review I like!😅
Thank you so much 😀
Correct me if I'm wrong but It looked like you used Milwaukee in the sun and the rigid in the shade. with Milwaukee having better airflow/dust extraction it would seem like the Milwaukee shouldn't have gotten 20° hotter than the slightly " worse" rigid sander.
I'm not sure how much 20° matters anyway. but 20% increase in heat on a better performing tool?
I’ve been using RO sanders for years and have never used the variable speed.
Why is it important and used for?