Mirka Ceros
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One thread here: The new Mirka CEROS sander . I posted a review and a follow-up in that thread.
Chris did a nice review after he had his a year: Review of the Mirka CEROS(Video Included)
Another thread here: Mirka Ceros
And mine is still running fine, 2+ years with no problems or signs of wear other than the dings and scratches any tool gets with use.
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Bill
Chris did a nice review after he had his a year: Review of the Mirka CEROS(Video Included)
Another thread here: Mirka Ceros
And mine is still running fine, 2+ years with no problems or signs of wear other than the dings and scratches any tool gets with use.
Best,
Bill
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The dust collection of the CEROS is very good, but probably not that much different from a Festool (I've used both and they both do very well containing dust). For me, the big advantage is the size and light-weight nature of the CEROS. This makes it easy to use one handed and in vertical applications, which my sculptural work often requires. Also, the pad of the 6" CEROS protrudes further from the body compared to the Festools, so it can get into some tighter spots.
I am considering a 6" Rotex strictly for sanding big flat horizontal surfaces like tabletops but I'm not about to give up my CEROS.
I am considering a 6" Rotex strictly for sanding big flat horizontal surfaces like tabletops but I'm not about to give up my CEROS.
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I recently put my newly acquired 5" CEROS to the test of prepping a deck railing for painting. The layers of old latex paint came off surprisingly quick using 40 grit Abranet HD.
It is not a belt sander, but I am pleased with it. If I had to hazard a guess, it took maybe 15-20 seconds per lineal foot (2x6 cedar, wide side up) to remove all the paint down to fresh wood. I originally was just going to remove the loose peeling stuff, but it all came off so easily, I just went for it.
With the lightness and form factor, it was easy to do the sides of the rail, as well. I also liked that the sander didn't get hot. I think having the vacuum running really helps keep the paper and pad cool.
The downside is I didn't have my quiet Fein vac with me, so we used an old Craftsman "3 HP Peak!" screamer.
I see they now have the DEROS which no longer has the external transformer, but at the cost of a slightly larger form factor for the sander.
It is not a belt sander, but I am pleased with it. If I had to hazard a guess, it took maybe 15-20 seconds per lineal foot (2x6 cedar, wide side up) to remove all the paint down to fresh wood. I originally was just going to remove the loose peeling stuff, but it all came off so easily, I just went for it.
With the lightness and form factor, it was easy to do the sides of the rail, as well. I also liked that the sander didn't get hot. I think having the vacuum running really helps keep the paper and pad cool.
The downside is I didn't have my quiet Fein vac with me, so we used an old Craftsman "3 HP Peak!" screamer.
I see they now have the DEROS which no longer has the external transformer, but at the cost of a slightly larger form factor for the sander.
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