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TACKLIFE 5 Inch Random Orbit Sander 3 0A with 12Pcs Sandpapers 6 Variable Speed 13000RPM Electric Sander High Performance Dust Collection System Ideal for DIY PRS01A
Last Updated: May 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
499
Old Reviews
99
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Review Analysis - 384 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cleaning
66sander, dust collector, sanding, dust catcher, container
+58%
-42%
" ... Easy to handle, perfect for sanding the walls before a new coat of paint and for sanding repairs to sheetrock flat and smooth. ... "
" ... I also like the plastic dust bin better and the fact I can attach my vacuum for a bigger projects, if needed. ... "
" ... Easy to clean up too. ... "
" ... Once complain is that the vacuum area is small and not super strong so i’d Try to connect a construction vacuum instead. ... "
" ... the dust catcher system isn't the best, and isn't super easy to empty, but it still works, and hey this was like $35. ... "
" ... Great product easy to use and the dust storage makes it a lot easier to keep things clean while working fast. ... "
" ... Would be nicer the sander came with an attachment for a shop vac hose for indoor projects, though the dust collection does decent. ... "
" ... It works fine and was inexpensive although now the dust collector won't stay on, just vibrates off. ... "
Price
61sander, money, good, value, worth
+98%
-2%
" ... Great sander for the money. ... "
" ... - Half the price of the Makita ... Overall, very happy with the purchase given its high quality to price ratio ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... Great sander, especially for the price. ... "
" ... This Orbital Sander delivers top tier quality, at an unbeatable price! ... "
" ... Definitely worth it! ... "
" ... Now this might be because I'm upgrading a 50's model sander but this thing is DEFINITELY WORTH THE PRICE. ... "
" ... Excellent product at a great value. ... "
Ease of Use
45easy, sander, use, easier, job
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use which is good for all of us. ... "
" ... and its easy to operate. ... "
" ... Makes alignment much easier. ... "
" ... The sanding pads are easy to change and the operation is straightforward. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean up too. ... "
" ... After getting it off, the second time it removed easier ... "
Comfort
34sander, sanding, pressure, velcro, pads
+74%
-26%
" ... I loved the fact that you can take out the little clutch/organizer inside the purse, and put on the strap and take it with you, when you are hiking, or just don't want the big tote. ... "
" ... I love the easy velcro-type attachment which only takes seconds to switch out. ... "
" ... I bought it for my smaller craft projects and I can get a good grip on it with my smaller hands. ... "
" ... I like the feel of it in my hand. ... It is nice that it comes with some 'velcro" style sandpaper for getting started with it. ... "
" ... Very good deal on bulk pads ... "
" ... Easy to use, fits my hand nicely, great Orbital Sander. ... "
" ... finally I broke down and bought this sander best buy of the year so easy does great work after all the preparation is key to great finish. ... "
" ... Also great for sanding in small corners of wood furniture and has an easy use handle for easy movement in your hand while sanding. ... "
Build Quality
29wooden, velcro, table, sanded, rough
+55%
-45%
" ... I like the push and turn removal of the DeWalt bag, this collector is hard plastic, which at the outset seems like a good idea, seems like it would contain better than the fabric bag, but it does not come up easily. ... I got various types and various grits as needed, and one brand had a really great surface, durable and rough to get the posts down quickly to be able to switch to a higher grit, but . ... "
" ... Feels good in the hand, has a nice rubber grip, has the right heft, and does a great job at half the price. ... "
" ... These just attach by pressing into the built in mesh. ... "
" ... I used it for wood and plastic surfaces , it was great as good as bid brands. ... "
" ... Durability is as good as any other brands I’ve used. ... "
" ... Great deal and very durable ... "
" ... Used this for refinishing a wooden table, removing paint from a metal table and removing LAYERS of paint from a chest. ... "
" ... The sander is high quality and durable. ... "
Fit
28sanding, velcro, bag, paper, falls
+57%
-43%
" ... Hold it at the right angle and tap sides seem to work best. ... "
" ... They adhere well even when taken on and off multiple times. ... "
" ... I sanded my deck.easy to use changing sand paper rip one off stick on another.great product ... "
" ... Great sander, fits perfectly in my hand and worked great for sanding down the plaster stencils put on our bathroom walls. ... "
" ... I loved the fact that you can take out the little clutch/organizer inside the purse, and put on the strap and take it with you, when you are hiking, or just don't want the big tote. ... "
" ... Easy to use, fits my hand nicely, great Orbital Sander. ... "
" ... It also comes with 12 sand papers which is amazing and they are all very easy to stick onto the Velcro of the sander. ... "
" ... Easy to use, comfortable fit in my hand when using, and it comes with sanding paper. ... "
Overall performance
27job, done, variable, sander, performance
+89%
-11%
" ... Works flawlessly and just plain gets the job done at a much lower price. ... "
" ... Very adjustable speed wise and light. ... "
" ... The speed can be set slower than any of the other units I have. ... It does the job better than most. ... "
" ... I like that it has a varible speed motor. ... "
" ... The price is right plus it does the job no complaints. ... "
" ... What I did not count on was their decent performance and durability. ... "
" ... I appreciate the different speed settings that allows me to choose how fast or slow I want to sand. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
Product Reliability
18month, working, used, use, stopped
+67%
-33%
" ... This sander replaced another name brand sander that finally gave out. ... "
" ... Will it last? ... "
" ... It has only been a few months but so far this has been a good purchase. ... "
" ... Will update this review after many uses ... "
" ... This pack is a much better value than buying each grit separately and will last years! ... "
" ... Four stars because it did not fail first use. ... "
" ... works great no problems ... "
" ... I have used this sander for the last 3 weeks, almost every day, and it is performing excellent. ... "
Capacity
14home, sander, small, jobs, house
+100%
" ... This seems to do the job for small projects around the home. ... "
" ... Love it - and it's making a big difference in projects around the house already. ... "
" ... Did some great work on kitchen cabinets. ... "
" ... This ia smaller sabder but completed the jobs we needed done in our home. ... "
" ... Able to sand large project in my living room! ... "
" ... Good for small jobs ... "
" ... Great for hobby woodworking and projects around the house. ... "
" ... Works well with unfinished concrete walls. ... "
Storage
13container, thing, remove, refinish, plastic
+69%
-31%
" ... I liked the drawer for dust. ... "
" ... The only thing is it only came with two size of sand paper, 120/180 I may be wrong, if I need finer one I have to order separately. ... "
" ... I used it on an old table and only used 3 sand papers, i thought that was pretty good. ... "
" ... It also came with some sand papers which is a plus+ . ... "
" ... It comes with all the needed accessories. ... "
" ... He was able to sand down the wood for the entire sectional with just 2 pieces of sand paper (that was provided in the package). ... "
" ... I had removed a cabinet and wanted to sand down some old vinyl paint that had created a border around said space. ... "
" ... local stores u can't really find a package with a large quantity. ... "
Size
13small, thing, size, powerful, lighter
+100%
" ... I like the size of this sander. ... "
" ... I wanted a sander that was not too heavy and this fits the bill. ... "
" ... Very powerful sander! ... "
" ... Good for small jobs ... "
" ... Come with extra sander which was a plus, easy to maneuver , lightweight. ... "
" ... It has a satisfying powerful twist when it starts. ... "
" ... I use it for small projects. ... "
" ... I loved the fact that you can take out the little clutch/organizer inside the purse, and put on the strap and take it with you, when you are hiking, or just don't want the big tote. ... "
CD/DVD
12sanding, sander, sanding discs, disks, pack
+100%
" ... The discs do last quite a while before they need to be replaced. ... "
" ... The sander is very easy to use and it came with a package of disks which was wonderful. ... "
" ... The base of the sander appears to be in perfect condition so I'm guessing the quality of the backing of the included discs is not great or I got a weak batch but these are expendables anyway so no big deal. ... "
" ... Included discs are a bonus, they are of good quality abrasives. ... "
" ... It comes complete with 12 sanding disks, 6 80 grit and 6 180 grit standard 5" disks. ... I attached a disk and began using the sander. ... "
" ... Even the free Sanding Discs, which were included, immediately removed the finish from some stubborn projects which were driving me crazy! ... "
" ... The only thing I can say is that it ran through the disc really fast. ... "
" ... I really like the ease of changing the sanding discs. ... "
Cables
10power, sander, long, well, use
+80%
-20%
" ... It has very close to as much power as my 4.5 amp porter cable random orbital sander. ... "
" ... The cord is of good length as well but I didn't measure it. ... "
" ... The long power cord gives projects great flexibility. ... "
" ... It seems solidly built, has a decently long cord and is easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... The cable the sander has it a good length and I have not had any issue with cable tug. ... "
" ... It has a longer power chord than many other sanders. ... "
" ... pole as an extension as it gave stability to sander on large table.with cord hook up you can use it as a guide to hold the sander. ... "
Returns
9returned, replacement, refund, doa, defected
+33%
-67%
" ... Filed for a replacement and replacement also DOA. ... "
" ... This product was defected and is being returned or at least I hope it is defected. ... "
" ... I am returning. ... "
" ... I will be returning it! ... "
" ... I am sorry I did not send it back! ... "
" ... I would like to return it. ... "
Marketplace
6store, returned, defected
+67%
-33%
" ... I’m so impressed that I got something of this good of quality from amazon. ... "
" ... I will order more in this store. ... "
" ... Convinient to store. ... "
Features
6features, value, speed, cost
+100%
" ... I can’t speak to this ones durability, butIi like it’s features. ... "
" ... For the price there are a lot of features which are super helpful. ... "
" ... The variable speed is an extremely useful feature. ... "
" ... Very adjustable speed wise and light. ... "
" ... great value, more features than sanders that cost more. ... "
Hair
6areas, sandpaper, sander, good
+50%
-50%
" ... The only downfall to this sander is with the round shape, it’s not good for narrow sanding areas. ... "
" ... It might as well just be a sanding block. ... "
Delivery
5good, fast, box
+80%
-20%
" ... I'm giving it five stars for packing, shipping and smooth running right out of the box. ... "
" ... Quick delivery service and good value ... "
" ... Thanks for the fast delivery, great) ... "
Setup
4sanding, sanders, easy to use, brand
+75%
-25%
" ... (You'll have to get help removing it for initial setup.) ... "
" ... Easy set up and easy to use! ... "
" ... But after doing research for sanders I looked at reviews and people seem to really enjoy this brand so I thought I’d order this to start sanding metal and fiberglass and I was quite impressed with the way it works . ... "
As Gift
4+75%
-25%
" ... It was a Christmas present. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... Great Orbital sander for the the price, I used to to make my wife's mothers day gift. ... "
Sound Quality
4noise, turned
+25%
-75%
" ... When I first turned it on it was on the lowest setting and all it did was hum, turned it up to 1 and still no movement just more humming. ... "
" ... Motor on low setting makes buzzing noise but doesn't turn. ... "
Cable Length
4short, length, good, complaint, well
+75%
-25%
" ... The cord is of good length as well but I didn't measure it. ... "
" ... The long power cord gives projects great flexibility. ... "
" ... The cable the sander has it a good length and I have not had any issue with cable tug. ... "
Suction
4dust, suction, sanding, sander works, sander
+100%
" ... Once complain is that the vacuum area is small and not super strong so i’d Try to connect a construction vacuum instead. ... "
" ... Sawdust suction works great. ... "
" ... I also like the plastic dust bin better and the fact I can attach my vacuum for a bigger projects, if needed. ... "
" ... Very nice palm sander, works great, excellent price and works perfectly with a stand alone attached vacuum. ... "
Weight
4light, sanding pads, sanding, lighter
+100%
" ... I like it for random, light weight, sanding projects. ... "
" ... It is of decent weight and comes with a lot of different sanding pads. ... "
" ... This TACKLIFE orbital sander has several pros: 1) Light weight ... "
Design
4like, flaw, design, black
+75%
-25%
" ... So painted now and looks so fresh! ... "
" ... Looks good to me thanks ... "
" ... The black/orange design is kinda reminding me of a Black and Decker . ... "
Controls
3+67%
-33%
" ... The on/off switch is located at the front of the sander, which is the opposite of my old sander so there was a learning curve but I actually like it better. ... "
" ... This sander has a paddle on/off switch located at the top of the sander that allows you to easily turn it on/off by pressing down naturally with the palm of the hand. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 5 meters