Remodeling your home involves everything from major construction to finishing details, like making sure the wood on your new cabinets and furniture is smooth and splinter-free. Rather than wearing yourself out manually sanding the wood down, you may want to opt for the 120V Random Orbital Sander from Bosch. It’s one of the best major power tool brands on the market.
The tool is small and light. It has an ergonomic design, soft-grip top, and a low-vibration motor. Its small size doesn’t detract from its power, as the sander can run between 7,500 and 12,000 oscillations per minute. Variable-speed control lets you to choose a setting depending on the task and surface you’re polishing. A microcellular backing pad helps make the finishes fine and smooth. Another useful feature is the tool’s onboard system for filtering fine dust, and a vacuum hose adapter is included with the product. There’s also a sanding disc and a carrying/storage bag.
A potential downside, according to The Spruce, which field-tested the product, is that the body can get pretty hot after continuous use. However, that was one of very few issues the publication found with the tool, to which it gave an impressive 4.8 out of 5 score. The Spruce found plenty about the sander to praise, saying that its pad brake dampening system prevented pesky swirl marks and that its hook-and-loop attachment system made swapping out sandpaper fast and easy. The Bosch 120V Random Orbital Sander is available from Lowe’s for $79.
