I’ve been through many sanders over the years and I have to say that so far, this is one is the best yet. Very lightweight and comfortable but not lacking in power. I especially like the soft stop action. It stops quick so it doesn’t take forever to be able to put it down without damaging it.

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The 5yr warranty and extra sanding disk plus a case make this sander a great value. This sander runs very smooth and quiet compared to the sander being replaced. The switch is located properly varaible speed dial is smooth. Very important my hand doesn’t cover the upper motor vents when operating it to prevent overheating the motor. Unfortunately some of the other sanders were designed poorly.n
The dust bag connector is designed better and is more secure than other brands that vibrate loose. It’s not difficult to remove either. My vacuum hose fits well on the sander too. (My vac fitting is rubber.)n
I read physically compared the comfort and design of many random orbital sanders in stores. I read reviews and complaints about many sanders. Most complaints were about vibration, poor quality dust cannisters/bags.n
Finally I decided to read the sanders specs, warranties, weight, amperage for effeciency, orbit size myself. I even looked at parts breakdown of each sander to avoid expensive repairs resulting from complicated designs. I read somewhere that heat eventually destroys hook & loop. Most replacement pads cost $20-$30 depending on Mfg. I will prob use PSA discs since they can be a bit cheaper and buy a favorite backup pad before sander models change.n

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I recently purchased this sander and so far I am loving it. It has a decent amount of power and the handle has a nice feel and balance. The variable speed is great for different applications. A big plus for me is that this sander is also ready for direct hookup to a shop vac — just twist and pull on the dust bag to remove it and plug your vac directly onto the back for a near dust-free sanding experience.

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