Isn't Milwaukee primarily build overseas now? That's what I was told and it played a large part in my buying a number DeWalt cordless tools. My previous cordless drill (a 12v model bought about 15 years ago) *was* a Milwaukee and was a decent tool.
You should be fine.
Ok, thanks. Fortunately, I did buy the variable speed ROS.
I'm seeing a whole new product idea now, a layer cake of three different grits, then friction-activated poly, steel wool, poly, steel wool, paste wax, buffer., all to fit a "Roomba"-type robot sander. We could get Ron Popeil to sell it "Just set it...and forget it!".
Greg Guarino
Misread your message. My ROS is variable speed, but I don't have a variable speed vac per se, however it does have adjustable air flow inlet on the hose. I'm hoping that can do the same thing.
Hey, consider the benefits. You get to go from sanding to polishing non-stop. :)
And that's not all - if you order in the next fifteen minutes, we'll also send you our new in-line sawdust compactor attachment that compresses your sawdust into easy-to-dispose-of #2 biscuits!
*whispers* 3 payments of
ONLY $ 25.95!!! . .
*whispers* plus shipping and handling.Translation: $ 140.00 by the time it gets to your door.
*haughty sniff*
"Moi??"
I haven't used Milwaukee, but it seems to have a good rep. But I'm surprised nobody has mentioned either Bosch or Festool. Festool is a bit pricey, but I've had a Bosch ROS for many years and it does everything well except dust collection - I understand the newer ones are better at that.
Part of the orig. request was "under $100". I don't think you are allowed to enter the Festool section of the store for under $100.
"Ed Edelenbos" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@mid.individual.net:
Some stores require you to have at least a hankerchief (there's a word I haven't heard/seen/used in a long time!) to catch the drool. :-)
Puckdropper
That's retail.
They have an industrial section if you order as a business.
Lew
I thought that was to wipe the tears from your eyes when you saw the prices.
I'm sure that's useful for the OP who was self-described as an infrequent woodworker... :)
That is entirely correct! Although you can enter there after you buy a sander to buy sand paper. ;~)
The O/P's issue wasn't consumption, but rather cost which is the turn our conversation had taken.
Lew
Doesn't mean he doesn't have a business license. One doesn't have to have a _woodworking_ business to have a business license.
Actually, OP only raised the cost on the initial purchase--which is where the point I made that H&L is more expensive than PSA came from--and on which I said it probably doesn't make a lot of difference _UNLESS_ there's high consumption but it is a factor to consider.
And, yes, I'll agree take lashes about the 50% number if it makes you feel better...
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How many?
Lew
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