Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Need 5" ROS Recommendations
Bart Goldberg
>I have a Dewalt ROS that doesn't seem to spin "random" any more, it just seems to spin and is very hard to work with; it just wants to go in a direction different than where I want it to go. I used to have a PC 333 - and it seemed pretty good. - I have a 6" Ridgid which I like, but is to large for some of the smaller projects I do. Any suggestions for a decent 5"?
Thanks
Bart
P.S> remove the 2 to reply
Re: Need 5" ROS Recommendations
Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level
>Perhaps if you like your 6" Ridgid you would like the Ridgid 5" as well? I have one and it seems to work well.
Tom
Re: Need 5" ROS Recommendations
Tim in SE Michigan
>One of the WW magazine ran 5" random orbit test. I cant remember which magazine it was right now but I will look for it when I get home later today. I believe the Bosch 1295 DVS ranked at top but I will give complete update after i find magazine.
Re: Need 5" ROS Recommendations
Tony Sade (Charleston, WV)
>Bart-IIRC, the Dewalt comes with an extra white plastic ring that I think is used to cure the problem you're complaining about. I've never replaced mine, but take a look at the manual for your ROS. Maybe you can fix the tool you have rather than have to buy a new one. (Don't mean to crimp your tool acquisition efforts-buy away if you'd prefer.)
I second the 5" Ridgid
Don in Northern Arizona
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Also second the Ridgid 5"
George@Colonel's Workshop-Havertown PA
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While plastic ring
ark in iowa
>My DeWalt has a white plastic ring also which is a break. When my ring needed to be replaced (they are supposed to be a consumable) what I experienced was an obvious increase in rotation speed from normal operation. The part was readily available, easy to replace, and inexpensive. Hope this helps.
Re: Need 5" ROS Recommendations
Tim inSE Michigan
>Fine Woodworking did the sander comparison. Its the August Edition Issue #185. Bosch 1295DVS was rated best overall and best value. when compared to craftsman 27989, Dewalt D26453, Festool ES125 EQ-Plus, Klinspor 1893 DVS, Makita B05012K, porter Cable 333VSK, Ridgid R2600 & Royobi RS281VS.
Bosch
Jim in Burlington On
>I have the Metabo 6" which is the cousin of the Ridgid 6" for christmas I got the 5" Bosch it's a high quality sander.
Re: While plastic ring
Eugene
>I have two Dewalts with the same problem. Anybody know the part number? Is the part available from the "Big Box" or do I have to order it from Dewalt? Thanks
Not sure, but.....
Mark Goodall - ATL - tooljunkie
>The foam pad on mine self destructed, so I got a replacement at HomeDepot. It came with the pad and the white ring. I'm not sure but I think I may have seen the white ring available seperately.
Happy Woodworking!
FESTOOOOOOL !! GREAT
Mark Valsi
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Re: While plastic ring *LINK*
Lowell Kinzer
>You can find exploded-view parts diagrams for DEWALT tools and order parts on the ServiceNET web site. Porter-Cable, Delta, EMGLO and Black & Decker products are also listed there now. You do need to create an account for access parts diagrams, manuals, and to order.
I recently ordered new boots for my 15-year-old B&D WorkMate from the ServiceNET site and was satified with the costs and service.
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