bleedinblue Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Anyone have one? I just ordered it because I'm dreading sanding a kitchen tabletop I'm about to finish. I underestimated how hard it would be to move around the 6/4 top and it got a couple gouges from the workbench. On top of that, my wife tasked me with refinishing an old entertainment center and turning it into a play kitchen for our baby. This seems to get fantastic reviews and is comparable to the Rotex, at less than half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwk5017 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I would love to know your opinion of it after using it for a project or two. I keep tossing around the idea of a rotex 150 or this. What I really want is a festool belt sander with a sanding frame, but for some reason that isn't a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I think @bgreenbhas one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I have this one, ROS65VC-6-RT (reconditioned) from CPO (link below), which is similar to the 1250DEVS, but doesn't have the bigger motor to go into 'turbo' mode. So it's basically the same as using the 1250 in normal ROS mode. It has been a really good sander, two thumbs up. If you are really going to do a lot of refinishing work, the upgrade to the 1250 will pay off, but for normal work it's unnecessary. And I'd prefer to avoid refinishing work, so I avoided that sander Anyway, there are 21 reviews on CPO for the 1250 right now, I'd suggest checking those out, they seem to be pretty positive. (ROS65) http://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-bosch-ros65vc-6-rt-6-in--variable-speed-random-orbit-sander-with-vibration-control/bshrros65vc-6-rt,default,pd.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=722&zmap=bshrros65vc-6-rt&gclid=COOwsI7qxdACFU9cfgodOlkA0w (1250DEVS) http://www.cpooutlets.com/bosch-1250devs-6-in--dual-mode-random-orbit-sander-polisher/bshn1250devs,default,pd.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=722&zmap=bshn1250devs&gclid=CLHXhYnqxdACFUeCfgod2REP9g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted November 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I don't want to do any refinishing, ever. History tells me though, that unless I take away my wife's Pinterest account, she'll keep throwing awful projects my way. She also brought home a chest of drawers a few weeks ago "just in case" we have a second kid. That is nowhere on the radar mind you, so now there is another refinishing project, that we don't need, taking up basement space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 It just finally shipped and won't be here until Friday. Seven days from order to delivery, that's ridiculous. I had hoped to have it by Thursday. #not.prime.spoiled.at.all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 So holy crap, this thing is a beast. Not necessarily in a good way, either. I used it to sand a 36x60 cherry tabletop. Slight shifting during glue up, and worse than that some gouges from moving the top around the shop, meant some pretty aggressive sanding was needed. I used some 60 grit and let it eat. I covered the top in chalk to gauge progress. Now with my Dewalt 5 inch sander, this would have taken forever. With the Bosch, it was relatively quick. However, and I expected it from reviews, this thing knocks you all over the place. It is dang near uncontrollable at times, meaning you have to lift off. It truly takes both hands and full concentration. I went through the grits up to 220. The 220, in the fine/regular sanding mode, left quite a few pig tails. Perhaps my vac was too strong. Is the Rotex difficult to control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 41 minutes ago, bleedinblue said: So holy crap, this thing is a beast. Not necessarily in a good way, either. I used it to sand a 36x60 cherry tabletop. Slight shifting during glue up, and worse than that some gouges from moving the top around the shop, meant some pretty aggressive sanding was needed. I used some 60 grit and let it eat. I covered the top in chalk to gauge progress. Now with my Dewalt 5 inch sander, this would have taken forever. With the Bosch, it was relatively quick. However, and I expected it from reviews, this thing knocks you all over the place. It is dang near uncontrollable at times, meaning you have to lift off. It truly takes both hands and full concentration. I went through the grits up to 220. The 220, in the fine/regular sanding mode, left quite a few pig tails. Perhaps my vac was too strong. Is the Rotex difficult to control? Did you still have it in the 'turbo' mode after the first couple grits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 31 minutes ago, JosephThomas said: Did you still have it in the 'turbo' mode after the first couple grits? No, I turned it down for the finer grits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I continue to be impressed by the Bosch ROS65. It removes stock MUCH faster than my 5" Dewalt, is smooth as silk & easy to use one handed. Dust collection without a vac is really good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted December 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I got two coats of ARS on this table top before I could see the numerous rough scratches. I used my $60 Dewalt and went back through the grits, giving me an acceptable surface in about 20 minutes. Really bummed with this thing. I chose it over the ROS65 because of the much higher amperage rating, it looks like I'm selling the 1250 and buying a 65. I accidentally threw away the box, so no returns. At least it seems to be a hot item on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 The 1250 heads to the post office in a few minutes and I bought the ROS65 this morning from Tyler Tool. Hopefully this one is what I'm after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 That's too bad. Looks like the rotex may have been worth it at double the price. I've never heard a bad word uttered about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 What is an ROS65? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 If I needed to sand floors, or a deck, or something like that by hand....I'd be OK with the 1250 and I bet it'd do great. For a smooth finish though, it just didn't cut it. It's got overwhelming positive reviews, I have to assume the market is for contractors and serious DIY'ers, not fine woodworkers. 7 minutes ago, Woodenskye said: What is an ROS65? http://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-bosch-ros65vc-6-rt-6-in--variable-speed-random-orbit-sander-with-vibration-control/bshrros65vc-6-rt,default,pd.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=722&zmap=bshrros65vc-6-rt&gclid=COOwsI7qxdACFU9cfgodOlkA0w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Engineer Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I'm quite happy with my ROS65. Has taken quite a bit of tweaking to reduce suction from my Ridgid vacuum to not suck it down too much. Used two adapters where the Bosch hose goes into my Dust Deputy and put some holes in it. Still jumps around a touch under vacuum, runs great without it but I don't like dust... I suppose that means I need a CT36. Which means I need a Domino to get the 10% discount. This is beginning to sound like what happens when you give a mouse a cookie. When it's nice outside I just sand with the doors open and respirator on but that's not so nice at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 On 12/28/2016 at 0:55 PM, AJ_Engineer said: I'm quite happy with my ROS65. Has taken quite a bit of tweaking to reduce suction from my Ridgid vacuum to not suck it down too much. Used two adapters where the Bosch hose goes into my Dust Deputy and put some holes in it. Still jumps around a touch under vacuum, runs great without it but I don't like dust... I suppose that means I need a CT36. Which means I need a Domino to get the 10% discount. This is beginning to sound like what happens when you give a mouse a cookie. When it's nice outside I just sand with the doors open and respirator on but that's not so nice at the moment. You say your sander jumps around under vacuum, what about swirl marks/pig tails? I used my sander for the first time today and it was awesome. I used it with the vacuum attached, and it did want to walk away a little bit, but it was SOOOO much easier to control than the 1250. I could easily control it with one hand. I didn't notice any pig tails. This thing is a winner and a welcome addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Engineer Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 2 hours ago, bleedinblue said: You say your sander jumps around under vacuum, what about swirl marks/pig tails? I used my sander for the first time today and it was awesome. I used it with the vacuum attached, and it did want to walk away a little bit, but it was SOOOO much easier to control than the 1250. I could easily control it with one hand. I didn't notice any pig tails. This thing is a winner and a welcome addition. No pigtails unless I'm moving it too quickly along the surface at higher grits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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