Its fairly comfortable, and allows you to grip it in several different positions – from the front, back or on top. I did find myself wanting an additional handle for balance, but that may be more personal preference and what I’m used to. Its dust sealed and not too much of an issue, but the first time I used it I plugged it in and it started sanding as I’d knocked the switch. I dumped out the dust and then gave the white filters a few brushes with my fingers to remove most of the sawdust that remained.

Dewalt Variable-Speed Random Sander: Dewalt’s sander boasts a slightly bigger motor at 3 amps; offers spin speeds that range from 8,000 to 12,000 OPMs; and weighs less than Bosch’s model at just 2. Basic components include an on/off button on the front, speed control settings on the back, an 8-foot power cable, and a 5-inch-diameter sanding pad which sits under a dampening ring (this includes an integrated brake system designed to eliminate swirl marks on your finished project). Yes, it’s still relatively messy work, but it’s a far cry better than the sawdust that would be kicked up from hand-sanding, and it also assures that you won’t breathe in a lot of particulate. Its lightweight, ergonomic design makes it easy to handle all sorts of work without fatigue, the sand discs are easy to swap in and out, and the pad dampening system eliminates swirl marks.Stick a Velcro sanding disc onto the sanding plate (line up the eight dust holes), press a button, and start sanding.

Once you’ve secured your work surface and attached the necessary sanding pad, plug the sander into a standard 120-volt outlet or extension cord, select one of six speeds (which vary in output from 7,500 and 12,000 OPMs), and then trigger the on button which rests atop the handle. Unlike its little brother there is no rubber gasket when you go to attach it to a vacuum, though there is the more standard ribbed connector design, and its much easier to attach. When you’re done using a pad, all you have to do is find the space between the disc and the main pad, and then peel it back.

According to the Bosch FAQ section, Bosch blue products carry a twelve-months-from-date-of-purchase warranty.

Bosch Microfilter System - Optimal on-board system for filtering fine dust, traps particles as small as a 1/2 micron in diameter. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.The circular configuration also made it easy to get the sanding pad directly into the narrow notches and I was able to glide the sander across the ¼-inch-wide edges without any issues of being off balance. The Milwaukee won the speed test but after the ~3minutes, I had to wait 20minutes or so for the vibration tingles to leave my hands.