I’m looking to purchase a new random orbit 5″ sander and would like some feedback. I had a Bosch for about 3 year that gave me good service., but it finally gave out. Any recommendations?
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as long as it is hook paper. i dunno why but hook paper lasts lots longer. I use b&d at home but i like bosh best with dewalt a close second. the bosch dosnt numb the hand as much me thinks.
Just had my Bosch 5" 3107DVS repaired. Technician replaced two bearings and like new now - no vibrations. $35 tax in.
I have an old Bosch 5" DVS 3283 RO sander. Dust bag is shot. This model has the 90 deg *el* hard plastic fitting from the side of the unit to the bag. Bag gone... what to do? A Porter Cable belt sander bag with aluminus pipe fitting, does fit pretty good ($16) but any other ideas? Sander works great. Don't want to spend another $150 as long as the old 3283 works.
Run one off on a sewing machine, using the old one's zipper and a new piece of elastic. Bring old one to a sewing supply/fabric shop and they'll set you up.
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