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Bosch 1250DEVS 6.5 Amp 6-Inch Random Orbit Sander with Vacuum Port | List Price: $474.00
Discount Price: $232.99
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Turbo Mode for aggressive, fast stock removal, random orbit mode for fine swirl-free sanding
- Variable speed to match speed to any work piece, vacuum port for dust free sanding
- 6.5 amp motor for heavy sanding and extended tool life
- Soft Start for reduced start-up torque
- Constant response circuitry maintains pad speed under heavy loads and protects against overload
Fantastic Machine [Posted on 2007-03-31]
I have a one man cabinet shop and should have invested in a 6" sander long ago. After my 5" Bosch died after 8-10 years of faithful service, I bought a 2 amp Makita thinking that it would be equivelant. WRONG! I did not have time to wait for it to do the job, not enough power or random action. The Bosch 6" is a very aggressive tool that will save me many hours. I have a double drum sander that leaves fine sanding marks. The 6" Bosch quickly smoothes the surface so I can finish up with the 5" lower amp sander.
Best sander we have ever used [Posted on 2007-09-20]
We purchased this sander for finishing timbers. We build timber frame homes and need a heavy duty sander. There are a couple reviews of the sander referring to "plastic" I am not sure what the perception of materials are for the reviewers saying this, but there is no way you have an all metal sander, and if you did it would weigh a ton and fatigue you very quickly.
back to the point, we have run this sander with 200lb guys leaning on it with most of their weight for hours. It gets hot, but has never had a problem. When you have a few thousand square feet of weathered timber to clean up this thing is awesome. It works better than a belt sander for our purposes and when you need it to hog off material you flip the red lever and it becomes a super powered beast.
Bottom line, we use this sander professionally and don't take it easy on it. If your looking for a very well built sander that is heavy duty this is the one for you.
it is a little expensive, but we have never found a better sander. We have the festool one as well and it doesn't seem to have any advantage, other than the cool bright green color to let everyone know you spent a lot of money on your tool.
our only regret is that we didn't buy one sooner.
Quality Tool [Posted on 2007-11-29]
I make solid surface counter tops. I have used the fein and the festool sander. The festool sander has become a cheap plastic piece of junk. I am sure some of my friends that have spent twice as much will argue with my statement, but, just drop your festool plastic toy on the ground and tell me how happy you are with your purchase lately. I have two Bosch 1250DEVS sanders and plan on buying a third. I have no complaints about this tool and when I did have a minor issue the Bosch representative on the phone solved my problem. I am a happy customer.
Awesome product [Posted on 2007-12-18]
Having read an assortment of reviews about an assortment of DA sanders, I went with the Bosch 120DEVS. The project is sanding the hull of an 80' steel sailboat. This machine is unbelievable - it allows me to remove 2 thick layers of badly orange peeled paint with speed and precision on the stock removal setting. It is at least 1/3 faster than the 6" Rigid and Porter Cable machines that I was using. Until you get the hang of where to lean on it to "steer", it can be a handful. Fortunately, it has a very predictable motion and you can lean a little bit at different points as you sand to steer. You can also slow the motor down if it's to aggressive.
It is just about completely dustless on flat surfaces with the vacuum connected. Noting comments that the vacuum attachment doesn't fit (very unBosch!) I opted to use hose gotten at the hardware store. The motor is very smooth and reasonably quiet, you can lean into it without bogging the motor down. I have not used the fine setting extensively yet, but some test pieces lead me to believe that it will do fine work as well as it removes stock. The stock pad is very high quality and the motor is sealed from dust. I expect to get many years of sanding from this machine. It almost makes sanding fun.
Great tool [Posted on 2008-02-08]
I have used many tools in my 30 years of carpentry and the Bosch 1250 sander is one of the best hand tools I have ever used. Great ergonomics, low vibration, super non orbit mode, etc. etc. If your in the market for a dustless random orbit sander, I would highly recommend this one. I also have a Fein 8 inch Random Orbit sander and the Bosch is a much more comfortable tool to use. I use the Bosch over the Fein 9 times out of ten.
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