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Pros & Cons
Pros
It has a braking system that forces it to stop far quicker than the makita. I really like that thoughtfulness, whether it was intentional or not. It removes material at a good clip.
The ridgid dust bag rotates into locking nubs that are solid and retain the bag perfectly. From fine sanding of solid oak cabinets to harsh, 40 grit rust scaling on steel, it still works!
Cons
It's like the unit is not even plugged in. You have to open the housing and shallow the ramps that actuate the microswitch, and then grease the interface. This results in an excessive amount of downtime especially if you are having it repaired under w... Read More
They have a lifetime warranty which i voided because i opened it. What good is a warranty without parts? The warranty is a hassle.
The static electricity that is generated by the dust traveling in the hose while connected to the vacuum has something to do with why this unit stopped working. This is my last tool, i have a vacuum from rigid but that’s it. I have been more than sati... Read More
Problems with main bearing just above the sanding pad. Replacement pads are spendy.
Highlights
Quality
The sander feels tough and has a sense of quality when using it.
It is easy to use, change discs and is powerful and efficient.
The only thing i do, and have done, to my unit is blow it out with an air gun after each daily use to keep the motor free .
Called ridgid … they said the would not cover under their lifetime warranty.
Price
Great random orbit sander for the price
This tool is not that expensive -- and that was the biggest surprise of all for what i got.
But the pad that holds the sanding discs just tore itself apart and a replacement was $20 -- nearly a third of the cost of that... Read More
Packaging/appearance
I mean, it quite literally gets packed in there just like my old billy goat yard vacuum used to suck leaves -- the debris is pa... Read More
Competitiveness
I have had other sanders, but the size, weight, usability, and price make this one hard to beat.
It has a braking system that forces it to stop far quicker than the makita.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
few, surface, same and rigid. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 98 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 18 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It attaches to my 2 1234 shopvac also has a 1 1434 dust tube so dust isnt an issue
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I find the onoff switch to be a bit cumbersome but maybe after i use it some more
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The onoff switch is downright hard to switch it never came close to accidentally switching
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Maybe that is the nature of fine particles but it seemed excessive to me
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am looking forward to trying it with a shop vac attached
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I would highly recommend this random orbital sander
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have to replace the sanding pad as it no longer holds sandpaper in place but after 3 years of hard use i cant complain about that
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not sure why so many one star reviews
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