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Milwaukee 6020-21 1/4 Sheet Orbital Sander |  | Brand: Milwaukee
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $114.00
Buy New: $39.99
as of 11/22/2009 18:42 CST details
You Save: $74.01 (65%)
New (12) Refurbished (1) from $39.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 916
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17.5
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 15.4 x 6.6
MPN: 6020-21
Model: 6020-21
UPC: 045242039128
EAN: 0045242039128
ASIN: B000YZ8L66
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 3.0 amp permanent magnet motor with 14,000 orbits per minute - Powerful, light weight motor produces dependable speed and power | | • | Pad cushioning and break & no. 8211; Reduces swirl marks and ensures a smoother finish | | • | Tactile rubber top, body and narrow sander body& no. 8211; Ergonomic design provides added comfort and control and reduces user fatigue from any angle | | • | Large Paper clamp tabs & no. 8211; Allows for effortless paper changes | | • | Integrated vacuum ports - For 1 1/4-inch or 2 1/4-inch I.D. vacuum attachments |
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Product Description
Powerful, light weight motor, 3.0 Amp Permanent Magnet Motor with 14,000 Orbits Per Minute, produces dependable speed and power. Pad Cushioning and Break; reduces swirl marks and ensures a smoother finish. Tactile rubber top and body grip surface . Narrow sander body- with ergonomic design provides added comfort and control and reduces user fatigue from any angle. Large paper camp tabs allows for effortless paper changes. Integrated vacuum ports, fits 1-1/4" or 2-1/4" hoses, for efficient dust removal. In line 'Dust Port' with flexible dust collection; bag captures maximum amount of dust without compromising site line. Removable top allows for easy service and brush replacement. SPECIFICATIONS: Voltage 120 AC; Pad Size 4-1/4 in. x 4 in.;
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 32
 A good sander at a great price November 19, 2009
Outdoor cook (Burlington, NC)
I got this last year for $29.99, shipped. I had not used it for a year till this fall when I had a lot of projects to take care of around the house. I have to admit I did not read the instructions till you guys mentioned it, and never used the punch. However I will next time! The clamping lever at the rear is a bit inconvenient but I just swing it past the vacuum and it works well so long as you attach the rear part of the sandpaper first. Then do the front. Yes, it grasps firmly and the spring of the clamp is a bit hard to push but I have never had a problem with the paper slipping. I am leaving the clamp plastic on since that's the way it is supposed to be. The sander is powerful and cuts the wood quickly and evenly so long as you do your part. In fact I find I have to be careful not to take off too much. 4 stars only because the clamps are a bit hard to use. I will try the self adherent paper, perhaps that would add a half star. Other than that, the quality is great and results great, and a 5 year warrantee is hard to beat.
 no problem changing sandpaper November 16, 2009
garyp (south carolina)
To those people that said it is too hard to change the paper. What sander did you buy? All it takes is a little brainpower to make it easy. I haven't used it enough yet, but it performed well when I did use it. I wondered how I was going to make holes in the paper to allow the vac to work, but I found that they include a hole puncher with the sander. I would recommend this sander to anyone looking to purchase one.
 Serious issues with the clamps limit an otherwise useful tool November 8, 2009
snapcrackle (United States)
THE QUICK TAKE: The clamps don't clamp properly - it's hard to insert paper, and the front clamp loses its grip some of the time. So many users will find this tool wastes a lot of time.
Though for those using self-adhesive sandpaper, or for light or occasional use, this tool is a good value at the current heavily discounted price. The power gives quick results and a nice finish.
TWO ISSUES WITH THE CLAMPS: There are two big issues with the clamps that hold the sandpaper. Since this is where the rubber meets the road, so to speak, they will be serious issues for many users:
1 - The clamps are really awkward for installing paper - you have to force the clamp open and fiddle with getting the edge of the paper wrapped around the pad and under the clamp. A lever swings out, and you need to use that lever to lift the clamp out far enough to insert the paper. It takes a fair bit of force to open up the clamps, too, as the lever isn't that helpful. And you can't really use the back clamp as intended, because the dust tube gets in the way of using it in the center. So you need to move it to one side or the other, which means the clamp opens unevenly - more on the side the lever is on than the other side. All of which might be tolerable if it weren't for issue #2 ...
2 - The front clamp doesn't hold the paper, when used in certain applications. It seems worst when sanding on a wider piece of work, which engages more of the paper, and when moving across the work in certain directions. Self adhesive paper would likely overcome this problem. And light users may find that fooling with the paper is still worthwhile, given the low price and the results you can get with the sander. (See the bottom of the review for some notes on cutting and installing paper - though it's a lot of fooling around if you're doing much sanding.)
All of which is a shame, as this would be a nice tool if the clamps worked properly:
PERFORMANCE: I'm very happy with the results and the speed (though I don't use it for fine wood finishes, mostly paint prep work). Choosing the right sandpaper for the job helps.
VIBRATION: I haven't had many problems with vibration (except when I'm not using it right), and generally find it easy to use. It can be a little awkward, mostly due to the dust bag, but with some thinking you can fit it into a lot of places that a larger sander wouldn't fit, or do small areas.
NOISE: The noise level seems reasonable if loud. I wasn't expecting it to be quiet, but was worried it might be excessively loud. (But wear ear protection!)
DUST COLLECTION: Seems to work well. It catches a respectable amount of the dust.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: The case is useful and fairly well designed (see photos in the product image gallery). The hole punch (to put holes in paper you cut, to allow dust removal from the surface) is easy to use.
CORD: 12 feet, two wire
WARRANTY: Five years
NOTE ON CUTTING AND INSERTING PAPER: If you want to use sheets of paper, here's one potential workaround: Cut pieces of paper about 6" to 6-1/4" long, so you have enough to add a 1/4" to 3/8" fold to each end, where the paper goes into clamps. Or even allow for two folds for the front clamp, if need be. Be sure to fold it down to the standard 5-1/2", though, or you won't be able to get the paper tight enough for the sander to work well.
Insert the paper in the rear clamp just enough to hold it, so you have more slack to work with the front. Then insert the paper in the front clamp. Once it's in both clamps tighten up the paper in the rear and front by inserting it as far as possible.
You'll get only 3 pieces of paper per sheet, and you'll still surely curse the clamps, but it may let you get some work done with the sander.
Mixed feelings September 21, 2009
T.J. Linder (Houston,TX)
My feelings about this sander are similar to the others. I like the power of the unit but the design of the sandpaper brackets is bad. A real pain to change papers. Like someone else I removed the plastic tab from the rear lever to give it more room to open. Also you really don't have to open the lever all the way to raise the bracket. This is important to me because I use this sander nearly every day.
good value for the money September 2, 2009
M. Hong (seattle, WA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
works great. dont know much about the dust collector cause i sand outside. powerful sander. comes with several different grit sandpaper sheets. you can take a regular sand paper sheet and cut it into 4 pieces and they will fit onto the sander. you have to punch holes in the sandpaper in order for the dust collector to work. i dont bother punching the holes cause its too much hassle. i think there is an included hole puncher. i would punch the holes if i was working indoors. comes with a small hard plastic milwaukee case.
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