ROS With Less Vibration - Woodworking Talk

cabinetman · 11-03-2009, 07:23 AM

Ran across this ROS in the new Sears catalog. It looks like it's from the 'Star Trek Enterprise'. The description calls it 'Vibrafree'. It may be just hype, but it sure looks different.

**Daren** · 11-03-2009, 08:46 AM

I read the "reviews" on the link. It takes a non-standard disk only available from Sears, $4 for a 5 pack.

Gene Howe · 11-03-2009, 10:26 AM

I use 2 different brands. 2 PCs and 2 Rigids. The Rigid 6" is the most vibration free of the 4. I really can't believe a ROS could have less vibration than that Rigid. And, it's the most aggressive of the 4.
But, Rigid's parent used to make all of Sears tools. Maybe they just beat their old partner to the punch.
Gene

ACP · 11-03-2009, 02:05 PM

If you look at the Menards Rockwell 5" sander it is the exact same thing and claims to be vibra-free too. I don't know though, but they are duplicate tools it looks like. For $20 more I would go with PC's low profile ROS. My friend bought it and absolutely loves it.