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Bosch 1297DK 2 Amp 1/4-Sheet Sander with Dust Canister | List Price: $100.00
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 1/4-sheet sander with dust canister; 2 amps
- Features sandpaper adjustment system to make loading paper quicker and easier
- Rugged plastic housing; ball-bearing construction for durability; dust-sealed switch; rubberized paper clamps
- Includes sander, punchplate, 1 sheet sandpaper, carry bag, dust canister
- 6.75 by 8.63 by 6.75 inches; 1-year warranty
so so sander [Posted on 2008-01-19]
Here are a few cons of this sander to be aware of
1. The size of the base is small and it wastes a pretty good amount of a 1/4 sheet
2. The hole punch creates huge holes that actually tear the sand paper rather than punch through a nice clean hole. All too frequently after five or so minutes of sanding, the paper rips from one of the holes to the side of the sheet exposing the base pad and requiring a premature change of the sheet.
3. The dust collection is so so. The vacuum hose adapter has to be bought seperately and does not fit your standard vacumm hose. I had to rig up an additional adapter to make the connection. unfotunately I bought 3 bosch sanders thinking I could easily swap the hose from one to another when changing grits. The adapter does not release easily and I have to fight it to get it off.
4. After 4 months of use, the easy sheet change out mechanism wore out and the sheet would come loose while sanding. I was able to tweek the clip to get it to hold the sheet tight again but I must say, this sander has been more of a disapointment than anything else.
I prefer my makita
Quality Product [Posted on 2008-02-13]
Sturdy construction. Dust collection works pretty good. Easy to attach sandpaper. Comes with a nice carrying bag.
Big Let Down [Posted on 2008-02-14]
I bought this sander just over a year ago, and I'm very much regretting chosing this one over the Dewalt. Don't get me wrong, I love Bosch tools, but this sander has a major fatal flaw.
After a few days, the rubber pad split apart on the first one that I got.
So, I returned it for a replacement. The rubber pad on the front clamp of this one won't stay in place. The vibration of the tool causes it to slip and the sandpaper falls out. I can't sand for 20 seconds without the paper slipping. I'm severely disappointed in bosch. I had higher expectations of them.
It's about time [Posted on 2008-02-21]
It's about time someone made a palm sander that's easy to load with sandpaper. And this one's so easy it's almost fun. There's really nothing I dislike about it. It would be nice if it were quieter, but hey, it's a vibrating sander so it's got to make some noise, right? I have an old Black and Decker that REALLY clatters if you want to talk about noise. I love the bag that this one comes in. It's easy to drop the sander into the bag and stuff the cord in, unlike the hard plastic cases that are hard to keep the cord in. People who have a problem with the dust probably didn't poke holes in the paper with the included punch. I also ordered an adapter to connect a vacuum hose but I haven't received it yet. I really like this sander and I would buy it again and recommend it.
Better than the others but needs glue on rubber block [Posted on 2008-02-25]
Others have said what I would about the design improvements over other sanders but they should have glued the rubber block that tightens the sand paper. Easy fix though, just add some weatherstrip cement or liquid nails to the front rubber pad to keep it from slipping off the metal holder. My older De Walt is now second string. I hated having to play around with tightening the sandpaper each time on that sander.
Amazon should sell the vac hose connector accessory but as of this date they do not, only 3rd party sellers here where s&h is too much for the item. You need to buy the Bosch ,it is a special type connector. Wish Bosch kept it made in the USA but mine was made in Malaysia.
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