Xtract Electric Random Orbital Sander, Ergonomic and Lightweight ROS, 88758, 5 in, Central Vacuum, 3/16 in Orbit, 110V, 350W Motor, Metal Fabrication, Woodworking, Black

I upgraded from the Bosch 5" ROS to this one, and it was the best investment I've made in a long time. Very low vibration, very fast sanding, quiet, and excellent control. Note that this sander is designed to be operated with a vacuum or dust extractor. It will overheat if you do not have the airflow from a vacuum system helping to cool it. As far as dust port attachments go, I've managed two ways: 1) Both of the Dust Right hose kits (the flex one and the other blue one) have fittings that connect nicely to the port on this. 2) The connection for the Bosch dust extractor hose won't mate directly with the fitting on the tool, but if you purchase the 3M Filter Bag Adapter (3M part number 20453), it will allow other fittings to slide over it. I find option 2) works better for my dust collection set-up and will likely be the best solution for a few others. I spent some time on the phone with a couple of different 3M product specialists, and they were quick to point out that this sander is designed to run best with the net sanding discs. If you aren't already set up with these, plan on buying some 3M cubitron net sanding discs (the best), Mirka net sanding discs, or some other variety of net sanding discs to go with it. Avoid using sanding discs that obstruct airflow over the dust collection ports on the pad. The net sanding discs allow this tool to accomplish two very important objectives: 1) better dust collection and 2) cooling air flow to keep the motor from overheating. Finally, buy an interface pad set. The Mirka interface pads work best. If you don't, you will be replacing the included 3M "Clean Sanding" hook & loop backer pad that comes with the tool more often than you'd like. The Mirka interface pad kit (Mirka part number 9955) is the most affordable option I found, and it fits the hole pattern on the 3M "Clean Sanding" backer pads perfectly. Gripes: 1) 3M should just include the dust port bag attachment in the box. This part makes life much easier when fitting dust hoses to the tool. 2) The documentation isn't clear enough concerning the importance of using net sanding discs and a vacuum system for tool longevity. The consumer is left to discover this on their own. 3) 3M should include interface pads in the kit (at least one) and update documentation to warn that when using net discs, the hooks on the backer pad will wear and fail more quickly leading to premature backer pad replacement. Summary: Great tool, would buy again, and I do recommend this to friends and colleagues. 3M could have done better with a more comprehensive package with respect to accessories and literature. Do not run this tool without a vacuum attached to it - this will cause premature tool failure due to lack of cooling air.

I purchased this 6" sander in November 2023. I used it with a dust extractor for its entire life, and generally enjoyed the ergonomics, the power, and function of this sander. It is sized perfectly for my larger hands, and is comfortable compared to my old Makita 5". The dust collection with 3M extract sanding disks is second to none! The long extension cord, quite noise, and surface finish are all top notch. So then the question is, why am I giving it 1 star? As my shop got warmer, about 4 months later, suddenly my sander would start powering off. It was intermittent at first, but then it just wouldn't turn on. I reached out to 3M via their webpage, and they had me send it to their third party contractor for repairs under warranty. I got it back, and it was working like new again! But less than a month later, it wouldn't turn on again. I reached out again to the same repair facility, and they immediately took it in. Again, top notch service! All of these problems though are within the 1 year warranty period provided by 3M. Now, approximately 5 months out since the last repair, it does the exact same thing. It won't power on. It won't even indicate it has power. I reach out, and now, I am offered a "courtesy repair." They indicate that if I wish to return it, I need to contact the original seller. Unfortunately, I purchased it on Amazon. Despite numerous other items being offered as eligible for customer service from the exact same time period, this item is not. Listen, I get it, you can't offer to fix tools forever. But the 3M Electric Sander has been known to be a lemon. My own experience is in less than a year and a half this tool has failed 3 separate times. The problems started when this tool was under warranty and they are now denying any legal obligation to repair or just to do the right thing. The fact is, this product should have been recalled. $350-500 is too much to gamble on a tool that will likely crap out on you. I would give them a 5 out of 5, if they could just keep the tool working. I would give them a 4 out of 5 if they could just keep repairing it even. I truly enjoy using it! But now I paid for a premium sander and I have a brick.

Best sander I’ve ever used. Low vibration not real noisy. Way more than I ever expected to spend on a sander but it came highly recommended. Then one morning it wouldn’t come on. I tried it in several outlets and tried a different tool in the original outlet. Of course Amazon said it was past the return date. I called 3m and he recommended I call Amazon customer support. They have taken it back but are very slow with the refund. Also want to charge me a restock fee?? Once everything settles I will order another one. I hope this problem has been solved.

I have been in the market for a top of the line sander for a long time. I think that search has ended. I enjoy woodworking as a hobby and have gone through 3 under $100 sanders in the last 1 1/2 years. After a bunch of research and ruling out of sanders that cost upwards of $700, I finally landed on this one. The difference is incredible. Paired with a dust extractor, there is literally zero fine dust in the air of my small shop while sanding. The ergonomics are also greatly improved from my past sanders. No more pain in my wrist after moving through the grits. It also seems incredibly well balanced and produces little to no vibration. I went with the 3/16” orbit and it just cruises through saw marks & router swirls making easy work of it. Would recommend this product to anyone looking to make sanding more enjoyable

Es un exelente producto y hay q leer con mucho cuidado y no guiarce por la imagen como en mi caso ya que la imagen muestra un orbital 5 pero cuando llega y al abrir te das cuenta que es 2.5 pero ya revisando detalladamente coincide con el número de parte que ofrecen en la publicación por lo cual la usaré haber que tal trabaja ya que al quererla devolver no tiene uno fundamentos

I’ve bought this exactly year ago used it once a week and now it’s dead. Brick.

This sander is a beast!! I went from a DEWALT 20v (running on 60v Flexvolt batteries) to this beast, in no time I sanded faster and without vibration that comes with it in the hands what a relief. But the BIG DOWNSIDE why not include a nice box for it especially at that price, I don’t get it….

Es muy buen producto pero lamentablemente después de 2 años de haberla comprado, ya no funciona. Nunca le dí un uso rudo y siempre la usé conectada a un sistema de aspiración y recolección de polvo y solamente use discos 3M Xtract II. Ya no prende, no hace nada de nada.

Très bonne sableuse mais j'ai eu problème avec, elle a cessé de fonctionner sans raison, echangé avec Amazone mais la deuxième s'arrête aléatoirement... mais elle fonctionne encore. Communiqué avec 3M et bon service dans ma région.