Bosch 1295DVSK 2.2 Amp, Exceeds your expectations..
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Exceeds your expectations for dust free sanding and controls
I purchased this to replace my old 1295D unit. I thought it would be similar but I was wrong. Bosch apparently redesigned the whole insides. It vacuums more dust into the new pleated filter dust collector. The variable speed give you speeds lower and higher than the single speed. High speed allows you to really remove material in a hurry, and the low speeds with very fine paper allows you to buff finishes between coats. Don’t scrimp on your palm sander. Pay the little extra the variable speed is worth ever… I am continually pleased with the value and quality I get with the Bosch products.
Update (2/6/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.
The featured review for this product, Bosch 1295DVSK 2.2 Amp 5-Inch Palm Grip Variable Speed Random Orbit Palm Sander with Dust Canister Tools & Hardware, was written by James R. Smith.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Tags: bosch, hand tools, random orbit sander, random-orbit sanders, sander, sanders, tools, woodworking
Posted on: April 13, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
James R. Smith
February 28th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Exceeds your expectations for dust free sanding and controls
Rated 5 stars.
Jim
March 13th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
nice sander
I bought this sander because my palm sander just wouldn’t do the job on some of the harder woods and I am hesitant to use a belt sander on my smaller projects. I have not been disappointed using this sander so far. It does a good job with rapid removal on hardwoods (maple, cherry, mahogany, cocobolo) when using the more aggressive grits. It will also product a nice finish ready for final hand sanding with 320 and 600 grit. It is not too loud, it is a sander after all. The vibration is very tolerable and it is easy to control it’s movements. the dust collection is adequate since I use it outdoors, not sure how it will be in an enclosed space. The dust collection adapter available on amazon is ok but the sander is a bit more awkward when you attach it ito a vaccuum hose. Most of the time I just make sure to open the garage door and stand close to it so the dust that escapes blows outside. The hook and loop setup holds the paper more securely then I thought it would, no complaints there. It feels nice and solid when you pick it up and when in use. I have addressed Bosch carrying cases in other reviews and this one is as good as the others. Nice fit for the tools and a couple of sheets of paper, and the locking clips are metal and are very secure compared to the plastic clips on some cases I have seen. The only reasons I gave this tool 4 stars is because of the dust collection adapter awkwardness. If you ignore that small issue this is a 5 star tool. I would recommend this item to anyone wanting a small sander capable of moderate to fine sanding work.
Steven A. Wacksman
March 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
No Major Complaints Here
Solid, quiet, seemingly well made. Variable speed is a great feature and I use it more than I expected to.The efficiency of collecting dust is debatable, but I was not expecting much. Without vacuum attached the dust collection is usually more a concept than a reality. Nice that it comes with a case, if the adjustment is a little tight when the cord is coiled and I spend more time messing with it I would. Is a very minor complaint, though. Overall I like Bosch tools, with the possible exception of my Bosch router (see the review for more details. If you are interested, that is.)
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