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Reddit mentions of Bosch ROS20VSC Palm Sander - 2.5 Amp 5 in. Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander/Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag, Blue
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Bosch ROS20VSC Palm Sander - 2.5 Amp 5 in. Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander/Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag, Blue. Here are the top ones.
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- SMOOTH FINISH: pad dampening system designed to eliminate swirl marks on both flat and contoured surfaces
- EASY DISC ATTACHMENT: through Bosch's signature Hook and Loop disc attachment system, sanding pads stick to the hand sander, acting like a Velcro-adhesion material
- VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL: powerful 2.5 AMP motor allows speed to work-piece and task matching with ease; no-load OPM: 7,500-12,000
- DUST COLLECTION: features a micro filter system for fine dust and trapping particles as small as a 1/2-micron in diameter. Durable and compact, the dust canister shows dust level and easily detaches for mess-free tasks
- KIT CONTENTS: Includes sanding pad, sanding disc, dampening ring, dust canister, vacuum adapter and carrying bag
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Blue |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
| Width | 5 Inches |
I say cancel those orders and do a bit more research first. Figure out the project first, then the tools.
Your most expensive item is a pair of sawhorses. Better idea: build yourself a couple. Great first project. Doesn't even matter if they look like shit, which is the most important determining factor in what makes a good first project.
Those B+D tools are junk. They are not a good brand. Better to buy decent brands used on CL over new B+D tools.
1/4 sheet sanders are basically good for making ugly scratches in your project. Bosch makes an RO sander for $70 that will take you a long way. Take the $40 you would have spent on the sawhorses and redirect it towards a decent sander.
0% chance my first saw would have been a jig saw. Figure this out based on your project. If you're cutting more straight lines than curves, a circular saw will take you much further.
Assorted nails/assorted wood screws...no. Amazon is a terrible place to buy that stuff, and you're getting a lot of useless sizes. Also, can't remember the last time I used nails in a project. Finally, that hillman hardware is junk and the screw heads will break off when you try to use them. Many projects employ no metal fasteners at all. Those that do, usually 1, maybe 2 sizes of screw. Figure out what those sizes are for your project, and buy quality screws in a 100 pack. For the price of that assortment, you can buy 200 quality screws in two sizes.
You probably need more med/fine paper than coarse. The assortment is probably fine for now for hand sanding. Skip the extra pack of "Coarse" and add some paper that goes with the sander-that-doesn't-suck.
The Elmers glue will work, but TiteBond-II is a higher quality product, and less expensive than the thing you bought.
Yup. Not the best sander, but good for smoothing out a finish on smaller items. For general everyday sanding I use One of these.
For final finish buffing, I prefer a half sheet sander and use this one
Save yourself $10 and get the same exact kit only with a soft case.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD5G9VA/
If he doesn't have a powered handheld sander, he would be certain to appreciate and get a lot of use out of a random orbit sander and you can get a decent one for under $100.
https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Random-Polisher-ROS20VSC-Carrying/dp/B00BD5G9VA/
Buy the best tools you can afford and buy them as you need them. When it comes to power stationary tools many times the older the better, they don't make them like they used to. All projects require hand tools of some kind, not all projects need power tools at all. The quality of your wood matters and so does wood movement. Above all else keep a positive attitude remember don't look at a project and say these are the mistakes I have made look at a project and say these are the thing I learned and now I can improve this. I will assure you that if every person in the subreddit compared their chairs to Sam and their tables to George we all would of gave up a long time ago.
The only power tools I used on almost every project.
Table saw Mine is a 1983 Craftsman 113.xxx runs like a top. I use Diablo thin kerf 40 tooth blades.
Bosch & Dewalt random orbital sanders - both used at auction both for under $20.
Craftsman #921400 10 inch Bandsaw - I have a small one that does reasonable work for what I ask of it.
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