Was considering getting one of PC's small 5" ROS. I've never used a
ROS before, and wonder how useful the variable speed feature of one of
the models is. When would you use less than full speed?
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"alexy" wrote in message
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Was considering getting one of PC's small 5" ROS. I've never used a
ROS before, and wonder how useful the variable speed feature of one of
the models is. When would you use less than full speed?


Donno. I bought a Fein detail sander with variable speed. The instructions
for everything say to use the highest speed. Well, I got a good buy on
it...

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 21:45:32 GMT, "Toller" wrote:


"alexy" wrote in message
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Was considering getting one of PC's small 5" ROS. I've never used a
ROS before, and wonder how useful the variable speed feature of one of
the models is. When would you use less than full speed?


Donno. I bought a Fein detail sander with variable speed. The instructions
for everything say to use the highest speed. Well, I got a good buy on
it...

And a Fein sander it is !
=0 )

Lenny

I like the variable speed option. I use mine at full speed and rough grits for
'shaping' operations, and at slower speeds and finer grits for 'finish' sanding
operations. The sanders can be aggressive - especially on plywood or veneers - I
think it's worth the extra $$$ to be able to throttle back the speed. YMMV...
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alexy wrote:

Was considering getting one of PC's small 5" ROS. I've never used a
ROS before, and wonder how useful the variable speed feature of one of
the models is. When would you use less than full speed?

I use the slower speeds for rounding over edges and finish
sanding curves. The full speed is way too aggressive in
these applications.

Art

"alexy" wrote in message
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Was considering getting one of PC's small 5" ROS. I've never used a
ROS before, and wonder how useful the variable speed feature of one of
the models is. When would you use less than full speed?
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I have the PC 5in always run at full speed seems to vibrate on slower speed.
BTW it's the best sander I ever had. If it ever wears out I'll buy another
only not VS if it's cheaper.
alexy wrote in message
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Was considering getting one of PC's small 5" ROS. I've never used a
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the models is. When would you use less than full speed?
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