Designed for tradesmen and serious woodworkers, this sturdy detail sander kit features Bosch's revolutionary micro-filter dust canister for cleaner material, happier sanding, and healthier lungs. A true random orbit finishing motion--not an arc or pivot-- delivers precise, even finishing in corners and tight spaces with no swirls. An ergonomic soft-grip handle and low-vibration design ensures smooth running and optimal comfort. A three-position pad extends paper and pad life for fewer changes and less downtime. Vibrating at 13,000 to 19,000 orbits per minute, this double-insulated sander ensures fast, smooth results on all surfaces. Great for reconditioning trim without making a mess of the drywall, the sander comes with an array of sheet extenders for easily reaching into fine groove details, nooks, and contours for clean, smooth surfaces ready for paint or stain. A handy dial selection lets you choose 6 different speeds for sanding a wide variety of materials. Unlike many sanding pads that wear unevenly, rendering sheets useless when most of the grit is still there, this detail sander's triangular pads turn a full 120 degrees to utilize the whole sheet. Hook-and-loop attachment makes it easy to attach and detach grits through each stage of the sanding process without ruining sheets. The purchase is covered by a Bosch, limited 1-year warranty. What's in the Box 20 sanding sheets, polishing pad, extension plate, 2 narrow extensions (flat/oval), plastic case
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
works larger than its size:
I bought one of these because I was looking for a detail sander. But since I make sawdust almost every weekend, I was looking for something that was going to last. I had looked around at a lot of other detail sanders and they all struck me as cheap flimsy things designed for to be used on one or two projects then forgotten or thrown away. I also considered a couple of the multi-function tools for their utility but sanding was more important to me since that was what I would primarily be using it for.... more info
The Real Deal:
Most of my work requiring a sander is on boats working with fiberglass and epoxy resins which usually are very hard and most of the time in tight spaces. I purchased my first Bosch 1294v 4 years ago and was very pleased with the results. This unit will strip paint and remove stock rapidly as well as providing a good finish surface. The vaccum ability is excellent which keeps the mess and dust down, very important when working with hazardous materials. I used my first until the bearing on the shaft... more info
Great until it burned up:
I've had my sander for just a few weeks. As others have said, you can't buy sandpaper for it at Lowe's or Home Depot...I've spent a lot of money with [...]. However, towards the end of my second project, it seemed that the unit was running more slowly than normal. I quit for the day to let it cool down. The next morning, it came to a grinding halt and sent out a small "smoke signal" to say it had had enough. I'm taking it to the Bosch repair depot tomorrow. Very disappointing.
Bosch 1294VSK Detail Sander works great!:
After comparing several detail sanders, I decided to get this Bosch kit and I have not been disappointed! This sander is well built, durable, and easy to use. I have used this sander on a number of projects already and absolutely love the performance it provides. It sands quickly and effortlessly even on hardwoods like oak. Changing out the backing pads is so easy and requires no tools. I had to do some searching to find replacement accessories for it but finally found everything at circlesaw.com. I use... more info
