Features sandpaper adjustment system to make loading paper quicker and easier
Rugged plastic housing; ball-bearing construction for durability; dust-sealed switch; rubberized paper clamps
Includes sander, punchplate, 1 sheet sandpaper, carry bag, dust canister
Editorial Review:
Innovative design lets you quickly load sandpaper for a perfect fit every time, making this the perfect finishing sander for all your project needs! 2 amp motor handles a wide variety of sanding applications. 12,000 OPM for fast removal of fine stock. SheetLoc sandpaper attachment system pulls paper flat and tight for uniform sanding, and prevents wrinkles, creases and tears for longer paper life. * Microfilter dust canister captures up to 40% more dust than competitors' bags and canisters; captures particles as small as 1/2 micron. * 3-point counterbalance system for low vibration. * Ergonomic soft-grip top for comfort and control. * All ball-bearing construction for long life and smooth operation. * Dust-sealed rocker switch for easy off and on. * Accepts standard sandpaper plus adhesive "stick-on" paper. * Includes dust canister, paper punch plate, sandpaper sheet and carrying case.
Bosch took a great palm sander and made it better with a clever innovation that gets your sandpaper on the deck fast and securely. They call it the SheetLoc Sandpaper Attachment System. It's a simple configuration that makes loading sandpaper quicker and easier. Just open the front and rear clamps, insert the edge of the paper in the front and wrap it around to the back as usual. But when you close the rear clamp, it pulls the sandpaper taut and flat against the sanding bed. It's about time somebody figured this one out. The integrated dust collection system is nice, though of course you'll get more extraction when you hook the sander up to your standard dust collector or a wet/dry. On its own, it pulls in a good amount of sanding dust, and it's as snap to empty the canister. It uses regular sandpaper sheets, but you'll have to pop on the neat hole-puncher that's including you're your paper is seated; that lets the dust collector do its work. We like the feel of it and how hungry it is when it's wearing 60-grit. By the time you get up to 220, you'll have a gorgeous, smooth finish. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
It had a MAJOR design flaw: the rubber gets worded out after few usage:
in less than 1 year the tool is useless. the paper slips out. the rubber gets soft and breaks into pieces (melts actually, they used cheap materials on that or because of the vibration). I bought BOSCH because it looked nice and the locking mechanism seemed very easy. BUT in less than a year the holding rubber broke on both ends. and the paper slips out after few seconds. don't buy it or tested it out in you 30 day allowance. (90 at HD)
..AND the filter doesn't stay locked in place also. it... more info
Nice product but----:
Unit seems to works nicely but seems to lack some muscle?
Do like Bosch tools so I maybe asking to much from the little guy?
Still---nice finishing tool---Brian
Be prepared to order parts to keep it going:
Like other here have said, the rubber bar wore out after about 20 hours of use and would no longer hold the paper. I have ordered 6 of the bars from the Bosch service facility. I'm not sure if this will be the total solution but if it works then it is worth it because of the ease of changing paper with the sheet lock system. The cost to order was $1.15 plus about $7 shipping. I will update this after the parts arrive.
Solid tool:
I really like this little tool. It's a high-end tool with a bit higher price along, but after borrowing my friend's hard-to-control B&D palm sander with crazy vibration and the finger pinching lever, I've opted to spend more. Glad I am for the decision! Like many here pointed out, changing the sand paper is really easy and it's very very well balanced. I basically let it do its job while holding it over surfaces. I have to admit to my Dad that he's right; you should buy good tools even if it costs... more info
