Bosch OS50VC 1/2 Sheet Sander | Preview
Bosch OS50VC Sander Preview
Although they introduced the Bosch OS50VC some time ago, Bosch was more than happy to give us the grand tour at this year's National Hardware Show. If you haven't yet seen it, this is your chance to get a look at some of the features on this 1/2 Sheet Sander.
Bosch 1/2 Sheet Sander | NHS 2013
Take a look at the video we shot in the top-secret Bosch hideout at the show.
OS50VC Features
- Vibration Control™ Suspension System
- Sheetloc ™ Sandpaper Attachment System
- Also accepts adhesive sandpaper
- Aluminum gear housing
A couple of things caught our eye on the tool. First, it allows the user a couple of options for dust control. If you're using a dust extractor, they provide a sleeve adapter to get you hooked up.
According to the Bosch team, though, the (also included) Bosch canister filter is almost 90% as effective as an extractor. Sounds good to us, but we'd have to see that in action to be totally convinced.
The canister is a patented Bosch design and has a replaceable element inside.
Vibration control is also pretty cool on this unit, as you can see in the video above. The innards are shown in this photo from Bosch headquarters.
OS50VC First Impressions
Overall, we have a soft spot for Bosch tools. This one is no different; it looks and feels solid and has some nice features that a pro user would find very useful - especially that vibration control. It's not inexpensive, so we'll wait to give it a thumbs-up or down and see how it performs in the shop.
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