Orbital sanders are great for turning rough, splintered wood into satisfyingly smooth surfaces, but that’s not all they can do. A good sander is also key for removing old finishes, scuffing surfaces where more texture is needed, and taking bits of rust off of metal pieces. It’s a valuable tool to have in your arsenal, in other words, and right now Amazon has a well-reviewed model from a trusted brand for just under half off.
The Bosch 12V Cordless Random Orbital Sander is on sale for $76 at Amazon, 48% off its normal $145 price tag. It comes with a medium backing pad, sanding disc, and dust bag, but you will have to use the battery you have for other Bosch tools (or pick up a new one for as little as $36) to use this tool.
One of the first things you’ll notice about this sander, which comes in Bosch’s signature blue and red color scheme, is that it’s designed with an ergonomic palm grip that puts your hand directly behind the sanding head, not offset on the longer side of the tool. That means more comfort and more control while using the tool. Its 12V brushless motor can operate at speeds between 6,000 and 10,000 orbits per minute, selected with the speed selector dial, and has soft-start technology to lower otherwise jarring startup torque and the ability to orbit at a constant speed even under load. The backing pad can fit around different contours while the dust collection system allows for the use of either a dust bag or vacuum hose attachment to keep your workspace neat and tidy.
One shopper, fresh off of patching the drywall throughout a 2,000-square foot building, called this sander “a little rocket that blasts through it like a gas torch on plastic bags.” And while the 12V battery “may not be the most industrial or longest-lasting, its compact size makes it a good choice, especially working overhead.” All in all, they’re “150% happy” with this tool.
Another satisfied customer agreed that this sander “stands out for how smooth, compact, and balanced it feels in the hand” and how “it’s easy to control with one hand.” It’s “ideal for fine finish work or touch-ups between coats.” On top of that, the “dust collection is solid, vibration is minimal, and it doesn’t fatigue your hand even during longer use.” It’s “a genuinely well-designed tool that makes sanding feel effortless.”
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The Bosch 12V Cordless Random Orbital Sander is a neat and tidy tool with size, power, and design that’s earning rave reviews. For just $76, you can add price to that list of obvious reasons to add one to your tool collection — just make sure you sang one before this deal disappears.
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Cameron LeBlanc
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