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    Default Random Orbital Sanders - comparisons

    I'm seeking some viewpoints on a couple of random orbital sanders...basically which one to get.

    Any opinions regarding the Metabo SXE 450 Duo and the Bosch GEX 150AC would be kindly appreciated.

    Cheers everyone and have a safe festive season.

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    Hi ya smed,

    I have the Metabo duo and think it is great. Have had mine for over two years now very happy. I don't notice any vibration or get sore in the hands, wrists or arms after some pretty heavy sesions with it.

    Would buy another one if I had to do it again.

    Buz.

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    Cheers Buz, I liked the feel of the Metabo when I went window shopping today. It's a heavier unit than the Bosch which should save some effort. How's the dust extraction on your Metabo?

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    Have a look at the new makita BO6040, I've just spent 3 days using one, after using it I have realised it has in one fell swoop made obsolete, my hugeass makita belt sander, the Bosch pex 400, and any other RAS in the shed. Unbelieveable power (750watt) adjustable speeds and orbits, cannot be stopped. Makes really light work of big tasks, maybe a bit on the heavy(weight wise) side for finer work though.
    Basically a brilliant piece of gear cost $550 (it's not mine, on loan from a mate, but by crikey ebay may see my belt sander soon ).
    Bruce C.
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    Take a look at this http://www.triton.com.au/images/productspecs/TROS.pdf

    It has a few good features unique to Triton. I don't know when it will be available in the shops but hopefully it will be soon at a good price.

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    I like the look (the body configuration) of the Mak, but it's out of the price range, so I'm stepping back down out of necessity to probably the Metabo, Bosch or maybe the Makita 6030.

    But hey Bruce, hang on to that Mak belt sander ... they're just awesome machines..can't ever seem to kill mine...even after it did take a hike down the driveway once (yeah, I was too impatient to let the thing stop before I put it down). Have you tried clamping it on its side...works a treat and great for taming the beast! Which does lead me to a sub question regarding the random orbitals...which gives the better final finishing sands?

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    If you have a compressor with enough cfm output, consider pneumatic's. A shop I do work through has 2 Souix pneumatic ROS and they are great. They've been going for about 5-8 hours every day for the last 2 years and the only thing that's been done to them is replacing the hook&loop pad on them after the first year or so. They can sand so much more area is so little time compared to any electric unit I've tried. These particular ones do not have dust collectors on them so that's a negative, but the sanding is incredible.

    Paul

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    hi SMED

    i've got the Bosch GEX 150 and it's a solid unit. No probs sanding smallish burls etc.

    the only beef i have with it is the non standard dust extraction port that it has. It's got its own dust filter (a rectangular shape) which is next to useless and i cant fit a vaccuum hose onto it because of hte shape.

    So now i usually sand in the my backyard so not much a problem.

    I'm also looking at the Makita belt sanders for some heavy work but we'll see how that goes.

    good luck with your purchase.

    cheers
    Jeelan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Solaris
    the only beef i have with it is the non standard dust extraction port that it has. It's got its own dust filter (a rectangular shape) which is next to useless and i cant fit a vaccuum hose onto it because of hte shape.
    Try the Festool dust port connector, it is a flexible fitting and may well fit your application, immerse in hot water and slide over the outlet then a 40mm (I think) hose screws into the adaptor.
    Failing that adapt a piece of bike innertube to join rectangular to round.
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    I have the Metabo Duo. Only just got it, but used it for about three hours one day and am completely satisfied. Especially like the dust extraction. Just stuck a standard hose from the shop vac into the round port, and it picked up almost all the dust. Very impressive.

    Tex

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    Yep the metabo is a good machine, I give my a good cane'in all the time.
    hcbph you need a compressor of at least 20cfm to run a windy tool(ruples)with a huge tank(at least 200ltrs)any thing less will not keep up on continous use, you got to think a electric sander uses about 700watts... and a 10hp 3ph compressor uses more power than most would care too afford.
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    The Metabo Duo rocks, it compares well to the Festo equivalent and the price tag (around $265) makes it great value. I was intrigued by talk of the gigantic Fein, but that's currently out of reach.

    Bruce, how does the big Makita ROS go with regard to flattening? I always go the beltie to take down high spots before I hit it with the orbital. I figure the "longer bed" of the BS will bridge the humps instead of riding them, sort of a jointer vs. smoother thing. Seems to work, but anything that cuts down sanding is worth a try IMO.

    Regards,
    Rusty.
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    Thanks for the input on the ROS to all those that have replied. I suppose I should ask about the Makita 6030 ... any happy buyers out there?

    Smed
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    The Makitas are all solid performers, that may not be the absolute best, will always be in the top 5, can only speak for the 6040 and the older orbitals, not the 6030.
    Rusty, I achieved better and truer flattening with the big ROS than my belt sander this time the belt left too many "divets which had to be removed with Ras, then again I was under duress at the time 39 degree heat dust and a strict time frame. So IMO if used in conjuction the pair would give the best results, but the Big Mak ROS certainly can remove material in a fair hurry when needed, then change paper and settings to finish off.
    Bruce C.
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    I have the Metabo which I think is a fantastic piece of work. I connect it to my shop vac and sanding in my workshop is completely dust free.

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