Bosch 1297DK 2 Amp 1/4-Sheet Sander with Dust Canister

Bosch 1297DK 2 Amp 1/4-Sheet Sander with Dust Canister Review

Bosch 1297DK 2 Amp 1/4-Sheet Sander with Dust Canister Feature

• 1/4-sheet sander with dust canister; 2 amps
• Features sandpaper adjustment system to make loading paper quicker and easier
• Rugged plastic housing; ball-bearing construction for durability; dust-sealed switch; rubberized paper clamps
• Includes sander, punch, 1 sheet sandpaper, carry bag, dust canister
• 6-3/4-Inch by 8-63/100-Inch by 6-3/4-Inch; 1-year warranty

Bosch took a great palm sander and made it better with a clever innovation that gets your sandpaper on the deck fast and securely. They call it the SheetLoc Sandpaper Attachment System. It's a simple configuration that makes loading sandpaper quicker and easier. Just open the front and rear clamps, insert the edge of the paper in the front and wrap it around to the back as usual. But when you close the rear clamp, it pulls the sandpaper taut and flat against the sanding bed. It's about time somebody figured this one out. The integrated dust collection system is nice, though of course you'll get more extraction when you hook the sander up to your standard dust collector or a wet/dry. On its own, it pulls in a good amount of sanding dust, and it's as snap to empty the canister. It uses regular sandpaper sheets, but you'll have to pop on the neat hole-puncher that's including you're your paper is seated; that lets the dust collector do its work. We like the feel of it and how hungry it is when it's wearing 60-grit. By the time you get up to 220, you'll have a gorgeous, smooth finish. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste Innovative design lets you quickly load sandpaper for a perfect fit every time, making this the perfect finishing sander for all your project needs! 2 amp motor handles a wide variety of sanding applications. 12,000 OPM for fast removal of fine stock.SheetLoc sandpaper attachment system pulls paper flat and tight for uniform sanding, and prevents wrinkles, creases and tears for longer paper life.* Microfilter dust canister captures up to 40% more dust than competitors' bags and canisters; captures particles as small as 1/2 micron.* 3-point counterbalance system for low vibration.* Ergonomic soft-grip top for comfort and control.* All ball-bearing construction for long life and smooth operation.* Dust-sealed rocker switch for easy off and on.* Accepts standard sandpaper plus adhesive "stick-on" paper.* Includes dust canister, paper punch plate, sandpaper sheet and carrying case.