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I've owned this sander for over two years now and have used it on a number of projects. The 6" is nice if you're working on large projects, but is unnecessarily large for most of my woodworking needs. Bosch's quality is outstanding in my opinion. I chose the 5" over the larger 6" because the slightly smaller size is more appropriate for general purpose work on furniture (again, my opinion).
The canister dust collection is outstanding, although it must be cleaned often while using or it will start backing up and its effectiveness becomes considerably diminished. As other's have said, no RO sander will do everything, a smaller detail sander is still necessary for corners, etc. The variable speed is a must have for controlling the rate of removal and comes in very handy when working on sensitive areas. There is an available adapter for connection to a vacuum, which of course enables superior dust collection, but for all but large projects or constant use, the canister works just fine.Bottom Line: I have several sanders and this is the one I always reach for first. It is ergonomically comfortable to use with well designed handles. I'm a big fan of Bosch and own several various tools from the company.
But for general use, this sander is exceptional. I highly recommend it. This sander is no exception. This slightly smaller sander is a little lighter and easier to manage.
All 8 were rated 5 star. This is actually a review I wrote for the Bosch planer. So I am writing it here.I think some of these reviews are fake. Nine Bosch love affairs.I think they work for Bosch.
9 Bosch tools ( and nothing else). Nine 5 star reviews. 9 reviews. Have you ever bought 11 perfect tools.Same for " Skip Morris".
so I clicked on " Ted Peterson".Surprise, surprise. All 8 repeatedly mentioned the Bosh name and could not find ONE bad thing to mention in the performance of 11 tools. But as I already had written a previous review It would not allow a 2nd one. And all 8 were gushy in their praising of Bosch perfection.
All 8 were Bosch products. After cmy problems with this planer I noticed that some of the other reviews were so glowing. He has made 8 reviews.
I was dissapointed in this being a Bosch product and have recently purchased the Rigid 5" sander which is superior in every way, less vibration, smoother & quicker results, a carrying case, extra pad, sanding discs and other extras. This sander touts itself to be ready for the toughest job, but after replacing the pad and having the main center bolt break after slightly over a year of use in a sign shop this sander comes up very short.
I use one at work every day and wanted one for my home use. I was pleased to make this purchase at a very good price.
But after buying three of their sanders (a belt sander, and two ROS including this one) I will not buy another. It does sand quite well when working.
The dust removal with supplied bag is mediocre. It is smooth, gives good results, and easy to use.
I am a fan of the better Bosch tools. (I have used sanders from Fein, Makita, and DeWalt and have never had a problem with any of them).The 3725 had a series of problems: repeated sudden inexplicable power losses not fixed by Bosch service, sudden loss of parts etc.
I have not tried with vacuum. I love the jig saw.
All three were plagued by reliabilty problems and the belt sander had tracking problems.
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