performax oscillating tool: Bosch 1294VSK 2.3 Amp Corner Detail Sander Kit {Good|Best|Super}

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List Price : $231.00 Price : $108.00

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Designed for tradesmen and serious woodworkers, this sturdy detail sander kit features Bosch’s revolutionary micro-filter dust canister for cleaner material, happier sanding, and healthier lungs. A true random orbit finishing motion--not an arc or pivot-- delivers precise, even finishing in corners and tight spaces with no swirls. An ergonomic soft-grip handle and low-vibration design ensures smooth running and optimal comfort. A three-position pad extends paper and pad life for fewer changes and less downtime. Vibrating at 13,000 to 19,000 orbits per minute, this double-insulated sander ensures fast, smooth results on all surfaces. Great for reconditioning trim without making a mess of the drywall, the sander comes with an array of sheet extenders for easily reaching into fine groove details, nooks, and contours for clean, smooth surfaces ready for paint or stain. A handy dial selection lets you choose 6 different speeds for sanding a wide variety of materials. Unlike many sanding pads that wear unevenly, rendering sheets useless when most of the grit is still there, this detail sander’s triangular pads turn a full 120 degrees to utilize the whole sheet. Hook-and-loop attachment makes it easy to attach and detach grits through each stage of the sanding process without ruining sheets. The purchase is covered by a Bosch, limited 1-year warranty. What’s in the Box
20 sanding sheets, polishing pad, extension plate, 2 narrow extensions (flat/oval), plastic case

2.3 amps and 13,000 to 19,000 OPM ensures fast, smooth results on all surfaces
True finishing sander motion with no arcing or pivoting; tool-free pad changes
Ergonomic soft-grip top designed for comfort
Includes 20 sanding sheets, polishing pad, extension plate, 2 narrow extensions (flat/oval), plastic case
2.4-pounds; 1-year warranty

Bosch 1294VSK 2.3 Amp Corner Detail Sander Kit Reviews

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful

great detail sanding, August 14, 2004

just me (earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1294VSK 2.3 Amp Corner Detail Sander Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

excellent design, solid construction, and good features.

i purchased this deatil sander (+ a 5" ro sander) to recondition the woodwork in our home (trim, casing, doors, closets, etc). the sander easily handled the trim work without destroying the drywall, the window casing corners and nooks, and even the countoured trim nicely.

some if its good features include:

*) a dial selection of speed settings from 1 - 6.

*) unlike the dremel this unit boasts true random orbit sanding.

*) the main sanding pad is shaped like a triangle and can be reorientated 120 degrees to get full usage of the sanding sheets w/o tearing off the sanding sheets.

*) good selection of sanding sheet extenders.

*) dust port for shop vac attachment.

*) sturdy construction.

i compared this unit to the dremel and felt the dremel was too flimsy, especially where the sanding pad attaches to the main body. the bosch's sanding... Read more

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful

Amazing detail sander!, April 10, 2005

Meghan E. Pietila - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1294VSK 2.3 Amp Corner Detail Sander Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

We are building a sailboat and had avoided buying a detail sander for three years, because the ones we'd seen had little power and were flimsy. When we needed to get into corners, we used a Dremel tool with a sanding drum. We burned out one Dremel tool, and then went through five of the (returnable) hardware-store brand. One day, a friend brought over her Bosch detail sander and we were astonished. We went out and bought one right away, and several months of hard use later we're still very happy with it. We've worn out the triangle sanding pad (esp. its corners) so we'll be replacing that, but we've been extremely happy with the tool itself. We should have bought one when we started the boat! It's as good as our Porter-Cable random-orbital, and that's saying something!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

nothing compares, February 11, 2006

A. Mandeville "Somanytools" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bosch 1294VSK 2.3 Amp Corner Detail Sander Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

this little unit is really a gem. The only down side was finding sanding pads ...found the b&d mouse pads fit it though...haha..so i have been using those for the triangle and then cutting the scap to make profile pads...they work great and HD sells them for about 4.50 a box.....enjoy...oh and no issues with unit that others had noted...I used it for stairs, a wood ceiling and a couple pieces of old funiture i wanted to prep for refinish and even using it for 6-7 hours no problems...though i will say i wish it had a dust bag...the hose option is a bit clumsy...