TeaTime
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
As an avid festool user for many years, i thought there was no greater, but Mirka really topped the charts, that was for the 1 hour and 43 minutes of its life until the motor suddenly quit.With 3M cubitron 2 paper, this sander is pretty quiet, and runs very smooth. The ergonomics are perfect and the Festool 27mm hose slipped right onto the back. The dust port swivels so it just makes it really easy to maneuver when the sander isn't "sanding"The digital speed lights are a bit gimmicky and just flash upon pressing the buttons. The newer Deros 2, in Europe, now provides several lights to take out the guessing game of what speed you're using.Despite the sander dying so early, and never being dropped, I have returned it only 5 days later but have proceeded to try a new unit. There is a 2 year warrantry + 1 extra year when you register, but as this unit died before the 30 day return window, Ill let Mirka eat the shipping costs.If Mirka could get their act together with the motor and speed controller issues, it would be unmatched.
Rommel Arturo Uribe Cavazos
Reviewed in Mexico on October 29, 2024
Muy recomendada
ben
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
I was resistant to paying this much money for such a tiny little tool, and put if off for a long time. But it is really a pleasure to use, very controllable and just feels like its a top shelf tool. So quiet, especially on the lower speed setting, that I don't even use earplugs. Try that with an air tool! In build, its as good as all my Festool stuff. I was wishing they produced one with a 3mm stroke, but I think this 5mm stroke is actually better for what I do, which is to sand and buff nitrocellulose lacquer.
Paul
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2022
Love this sander especially when using mirka sanding disks and vacuum (I use my Festool). The dust collection is excellent.
Edward I.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
I have had a Merka 5" CEROS for many years & had it repaired a few years back. When it needed repairing again I bought the newer 5" DEROS which I like even better than the CEROS. I would have had a hard time thinking what I would like better than my old CEROS... but the new DEROS is even better. Soft start & very little vibration to the hand. And as always, fastest & best sanding finish you can find. Expensive but worth every dollar if you value your time. Sanding is my least favorite part about cabinet making & fortunately the time spent in sanding makes a wonderful finish.
KellyDehn
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
I'd like to say all the positive reviews are true, light easy on the hands, light, dustless, quiet are all correct. This is the best sander I've ever used. I used it for about 30 minutes the first time. A couple of days later on the second use, it wouldn't turn on. When you power on there is a red light, instead of a green light and it won't turn on. After this happened, I read the negative reviews and apparently these sanders don't last long, which is unacceptable for a sander that cost $625. I also noticed Mirka didn't respond to any of the problems users were complaining about in the reviews, which tells you something. As much as I loved this sander when it worked, I can't say I will try other Mirka product.
DEEF
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018
Low vibration, I can sand hours without vibra-pain. Great cutting action on 35-50grit. Quiet too, don't need ear plugs on low setting. I love this orbital. Quieter than Festool.I purchased a vac tube from mcmaster to attach to my hepa vac. Consistent sanding pattern. I use the backer disc to protect the base disc—it's worth it.I don't use metal screen backing discs anymore—edges frey and scratch your work, even on the name brand discs. Some come with freys showing before use. 2000+grit may be ok to use with very light pressure and watching out for edge frey on the disc. White or Gold oxide discs from SuperGrit are fantastic quality especially for the cost. They last the longest and cut quickly and cleanly with little build up. Diablo doesn't compare—Diablo is trash product, suckering homeowners. Thank God for true industrial suppliers like SuperGrit still in the game! Way to go designing this tool Mirka—you should be Proud—thank you!
Joseph Lyddon
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2015
I LOVE it!It works SO Effortlessly and Quietly it's amazing!I also got the Hose... I would NOT connect to my Ridgid shop vac hose... a visit to Home Depot for a converter kit solved that problem!I also got some Abranet sanding disks and a Pad Saver.I had some very ROUGH slabs of Black Walnut to use as a Test piece.I had some 5 hole H&L sand paper disks.I was started with 60 grit 5 hole sandpaper disks... I was very much surprised how well they worked! ... The vac. got ALL of the dust... NOT a speck! So, if you have a supply of old 5 hole paper disks THEY ARE STILL GOOD!I went through the grits... 60, 80 5 hole paper disks...Then I switched to the Abranet disks... 120, 220, and 400 grits.All went smooth and easy! The super rough Walnut ended up to be as smooth as a baby's butt!The Abranet disks didn't show any signs of wear... a very good BUY for the money!The test piece of Walnut I used was about 14" x 36" and I did BOTH sides!The shop vac was louder than the sander! ... The sander is super quiet... and fits the hand VERY WELL!I did wear gloves that had open fingers... Noticed hardly any strain.I LOVE the sander... I'm glad I wasn't able to get the Ceros (due to personal problems) and went for this Deros when things were better.I had decided I had to get a good sander with EXCELLENT DUST COLLECTION CONTROL because I had a bad experience with sanding without the good dust control... it really messed me up... eyes & lungs... I could NOT go through that again!This sander is WORTH every penny just for the Dust Control! ... It works perfectly! ... I did NOT notice ONE SPECK of uncollected dust!If you are concerned about Dust Control, I'm convinced... This is SUPER GOOD!You will be VERY HAPPY with it!Of course, I could say "For this price, it should be GOOD" ... It is & then some!Thank you, Mirka, for a Super product!