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   Wes_S. | Mar 23, 2001 05:54am | #1

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   Was there anything in particular wrong w/the old one?

   How old?

   Mine's ten yr.s old.

   Wes

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   brisketbean_ | Mar 23, 2001 02:37pm | #2

   *Wes; The old ones are working fine, but the variable speed feature is a very good upgrade, it is great for detail sanding into corners and such.

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   Wes_S. | Mar 24, 2001 03:39am | #3

   *Thanks,BB- Merely gathering info when I can.Sincerely,Wes

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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Mar 25, 2001 04:40am | #4

   *I've been using the Dewalt varriable speed 5" for a few years now Bean, and I agree, the ability to change speeds is great. I have to replace the variable speed dial about once a year though, they are real sensitive to dust and I guess the vibration. I'll be interested to hear how long your PC switch stands up. The Dewalt switches are about 30.00 each.

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   brisketbean2 | Apr 18, 2001 03:40am | #5

   *I just finished a stain and laquer job where i utilized the sander with 220 grit paper and a vacume attachment in between coats at the slowest setting and it did great, the paper lasted an extrordinary amount of time. I love it.

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   Mike_M. | Apr 18, 2001 05:08am | #6

   *Hmm. Interesting approach, Brisketbean. There could be some intriguing possibilities here. Do you think that using it with a scotchbrite 000 pad, 1000 grit wet/dry, or something along those lines would work for deglossing a surface, or as an intermediate step before rubbing out a finish? Mike

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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Apr 18, 2001 05:42am | #7

   *Yeah, you can get up to 2000 grit at an auto body supply house, maybe finer.

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   brisketbean_ | Apr 19, 2001 01:32am | #8

   *Mike; I used the scotch brite pads for deglossing on my high speed PC for deglossing enamel, but i was useing this variable speed for sand sealer and laquer, it is a labor saving device for sure, without sanding through on the edges, with a little care. I was sanding probably a 100 square foot of wood paneling with one 220 disc.

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   Mike_M. | Apr 19, 2001 02:02am | #9

   *Brisketbean-Wow. I'll have to remember the scotchbrite trick for sure. Sounds like you're onto something here. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a good deal on a VS ROS. I like my 333, but if this is any indication, my 333 may be meeting an early retirement. How did the final finish turn out? Any discernable difference between it and a hand sanded finish?Mike

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   brisketbean_ | Apr 19, 2001 02:02am | #10

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   I bought one yesterday, it goes from 5000 to 12000 rpms, has a soft start and is doing a really nice job. The old 5" pc is going to get a lot of rest.