I'v owned 2 Makitas that I have liked very well. The Bosch I disliked only
because I found that *I* do not care for a D-handle.

Based on my experience with the Bosch, my bet is that a 6" is a better
second sander than 1st. A 5" palm is mush easier to handle when you are not
sanding a large horizontal surface. I have used my 5" palm in such crazy
places as up an extension ladder to clean up some peeling exterior trim.

If you ever want/need to use it one-handed, you want a 5. If you already
have a 5 and want to speed up sanding of large areas, get a 6.

-Steve


"Richard Cline" wrote in message
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I was shopping for a ROS and visited the local Sears store. They had
several available. There was a Porter Cable (2.2 A), Dewalt (2 A) and
the Craftsman (3 A and 3.2 A). I'm very temmpted by the more powerful
Craftsman and wondered if anyone here has opinions of the different
tools.

My level of woodwork makes the 6" ROS seem pretty pricy.

Dick