Bosch orbital sander comparisons

Moli · Post by **Moli** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:24 pm

Hi All

I have an elderly Bosch PSS230 orbital sander which works, but arcs a little (new bushes?) and the rubber grippers are missing. (20000 orbits per min)

My father has recently passed away and he had a Bosch PSS23 - a later model (24000) orbits per min. This seems to be in good working order, but is a lighter weight (build quality reduced?)

Given the respective ages, build quality, spec and condition can anyone suggest which is the better machine to keep please?

Thanks

David

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:14 pm

You should keep the one that works better for you.
If person H said keep the first one, and person K said keep the second one, what would you do, it would still be your decision.

Moli · Post by **Moli** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:33 pm

Thanks for your insight.

If any one can help regarding objective guidance based on spec, build quality, robustness etc it would be appreciated.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:41 pm

I would not worry too much, as SE says use the one that works for you. Random Orbital Sanders are more common these days, you can pick them up for £30 odd.

DWD