Can it be used as a wet sander
1085785
Probably not. It is not a sealed unit and water could easily seep in and ruin the motor.
1085786
No I don't think I'd try wet sanding. Be like using a toaster in the bath tub
1085787
I Would not recommend even trying that. With the sanding drum being on top, water would run down into the motor assembly, and that could cause disaster for the machine and more importantly the operator..
911949
i would be very careful with the sander. it can eat your hand. for safety i would not put shop vac on it.. imo
2099184
Yes, this is a wonderful sander and should work great. Also you can use sandpaper from other models if choose.
1299390
The saw is meant to be used as a handheld dry saw. I've used it to cut ceramic tile. It works great, but is very loud when cutting and makes lots of dust. I don't know of anyway to make it work like a wet saw using water to cool and lubricate the blade. Doing so might be dangerous, anyway -- perhaps even producing electrical shock or shorting out the motor.
586266
If you had a way to hold it. This sander is a pos and I don't recommend buying it. I trashed mine and bought a old sander at a yard sale.
2212659
NopeThe sander works great and very powerful to use .You have two speed levels Low and high..
2210328
I haven't tried this, but I see no reason why it couldn't be used this way. As Bobby T reported, there is a clamp supplied with the sander that enables you to clamp it to the edge of a table. The on-off switch is then hidden under the sander, but can be easily accessed by feel if your fingers are not too large.The sander casing is made of fairly sturdy plastic, and you could probably clamp it sideways in a vise if you're careful not to clamp it so firmly as to crack the casing.This sander is not nearly as powerful as a full-size belt sander, but does a great job when used with patience and moderate pressure. I haven't tried this, but I see no reason why it couldn't be used this way. As Bobby T reported, there is a clamp supplied with the sander that enables you to clamp it to the edge of a table. The on-off switch is then hidden under the sander, but can be easily accessed by feel if your fingers are not too large.The sander casing is made of fairly sturdy plastic, and you could probably clamp it sideways in a vise if you're careful not to clamp it so firmly as to crack the casing.This sander is not nearly as powerful as a full-size belt sander, but does a great job when... » Read More I haven't tried this, but I see no reason why it couldn't be used this way. As Bobby T reported, there is a clamp supplied with the sander that enables you to clamp it to the edge of a table. The on-off switch is then hidden under the sander, but can be easily accessed by feel if your fingers are not too large.The sander casing is made of fairly sturdy plastic, and you could probably clamp it sideways in a vise if you're careful not to clamp it so firmly as to crack the casing.This sander is not nearly as powerful as a full-size belt sander, but does a great job when used with patience and moderate pressure. « Show Less
521312
I don't think it would be practical to use on floors as it would take forever with the hand sander............
587723
I guess you could. But wouldn't u want a vibe type sander? To maintain a with the wood type grain sanding? Seems this sander would be more correct for auto body applications.
1823963
I wouldn't try to use this for sandblasting. It would run a couple of nail guns but not for constant use sandblasting.
460700
Both questions can be answered with a yes. To use it while sanding wood, you will have to rig up some kind of attachment to the sander.
179428
Yes, however I would use an electric belt sander, If sanding was necessary.
2178215
You probably could, but I wouldn't. The backer pad that comes stock with the unit is very stiff and quite flat...great for table tops, cabinet sides, planks, etc., but not for the multi-level surfaces of cars. Additionally this sander is a 6 hole vacuum unit and placing a polishing bonnet over the intake might cause the sander to overheat. Lastly the oscillation size is extremely small, great for sanding and "polishing" wood, but it might just end up burning the wax on the surface of the paint. So, I wouldn't recommend it. Hope that helps!
2211537
You can use it like a wet saw but it is for dry sawing only. You will need to go slowly and not let the blade overheat.
633637
Yes, I have used it for similiar applications. It will be a little stiff when dry.
1241116
It could be done but with difficultly because the top is not near 24 inches long. Any portable wet saw would have the same problem. I would give it a try if I was doing a home project.
988477
I think you'd be in good shape using the Bosch sander. I use mine for surfaces that are not flat and just love it.