Best review I've seen and I've about 100 about these two sanders and I assure you this is THE ONE VIDEO ON THE TOPIC THAT YOU MUST WATCH. Thank you for sharing this awesome video and for helping me make the right choice on what tool I will spend my hard earned cash on. Thanks again
Thanks for the review, just purchased the baby brother (GET65-5n). Hope it performs as well. I plan on using this for initial flattening 100-180grit and then switch to my finish palm sander. I was spending my too much of my life trying to remove milling marks with the belt sander and then removing the belt sander scratches with a finish sander. This looks like a much better way.
First festo rotex dual mode was in 1979 patented . So after that they only improved it. They didn't try to compete with bosch, until patend ended, then rest of the companies made similar sanders. Same goes with the pad holes and dust extraction system. It was first in 1930 at disc sander. They are small company but pioneers on many things
@@TexasUrbanSawmillLLC Agreed,but I was wondering,will the bosch really last heavy work for 5-10-15 years?this rotex is out for 15 years now I think.Id like to get feedback from long term use.
@@TexasUrbanSawmillLLC yeah, no brainer for a year warranty and an inferior built product. One can go to Bosch's websites and read the reviews. I also do not see anywhere on Bosch's website where they state that the sander has a brushless motor. So more questionable durability and longevity to be considered.
@@dylanm3519 both are brushed motors but I've seen rotex being used 10h a day shifts removing antifouling from boats for 10 years. Im not sure if bosch could
Great review. Did anyone notice the Festool is in his right hand with the Bosch box behind him. Then on the left he has the Bosch sander with the Festool box behind him.
1:36 The problem with these kinds of tests is that you don't get an idea of the lifespan of the machines or how well they perform after a year of heavy use. This could very well be where the price difference lies..
you forgot one thing ... Most of my tools are wireless Bosch 18v, but to do some jobs, i use festool because of durability... I use the festool Sander since 5 years, ( every days because of my job..Wood floor sanding ) And its still working like first day, nothing Can stop it...not the same with Bosh, After 2 years , 2 of them broke and had to buy New Ones
Great video! I have the bosch get75-6 and after about 3 years of daily use it went down. Pretty sure it’s the armature. So I’m debating replacing it or buying a new one. I was debating spending extra for the festool but not now. What would your recommend for the fine finish sander? I’ve always used the Bosch get for both and been pretty successful.
Is the Festool their MJ2 version of the backing pad and if you are looking for fast removal you need to test with hard pad not medium. Its a system, testing it with incompatible abrasives just holds it back
I'm just wondering how the Bosch has held up for you. I used mine for 13 months when it just stopped working. I love the sander but I'm not sure about the longevity. It's going to take months to get repaired where I am in Canada so I'm going to buy the Festool hoping that it will last longer.
I bought 2 of these and 1 died and the other gets way too hot, tried changing brush as well with no difference. These are definitely disappointing compared to the original Bosch 1250Devs which I had 4 for my crew and they never stopped working! I'm going to go with the Festool RO150 for my next sander.
0:48 Bosch was NOT the first. thats totally a lie. The rotex RO 1 e Ro2e and all the other pre-generations were 25 years before bosch copied the function
One of the best comparisons by far! Creating approach to objectively measuring performance too. I just demoed the Rotex 150, and I think I'm gonna go with the Bosch.
Hey thanks for this review! I just purchased the Bosch GET75-6N! I have 23 heart-pine doors to strip and refinish! I’m impressed with its performance so far. Question what sanding discs did you use? I purchased the festool net disc and a pad because the tool shop I purchased my Bosch sander at said they didn’t have sanding discs that fit the Bosch sander. I’m wondering if the festool paper discs fit the Bosch sander? I’m thinking if they do I would get longer use out of the paper disc than the net ones. My bosh owners manual said this sander has a universal pad but I can’t find anything online stating what disc are compatible. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
What is great is that bosch designed the sander to work with a variety of discs. We use Mirka Gold and Mirka Abranet pads. But for stripping? I would go for Rhynogrip pads. The best pad for maximum dust collection is certainly Abranet but they are more costly. We save these pads for our final finish passes....typically on our fine finish Sanders.
p.s. if you're referring to the Mirka Deros , it's not really directly comparable to these sanders, as it's just a random orbital and doesn't have the geared 'turbo' mode.
My opinion is it doesn't matter. One advantage of Festool vacuums is the suction is adjustable but I just leave mine on high suction all the time, usually. Regardless of vacuum brand having a dust separator is super nice, whether an inexpensive Home Depot one or an Oneida Dust Deputy. I've had my festool CT36 for about 5 years. The Oneida dust deputy has been on it since say one. The only dust in the vacuum bag, in 5 years, is from when I did a sanding job without the dust deputy. It's that good.
thank you i was looking to buy another overpriced green thing but I'm getting the bosh now another tool i think is better to have then the festool one is the makita track saw basically the same deal at half the price even uses the festool track system
Have u heard any issues with the sanding disc breaking from the head when I went to the website there was three or four reviews complaining about how the sanding discs or sanding pad broke just wondering if you had any issues
We now have two of the GET75 Sanders and have not experienced broken pads. We have replaced one but simply from wear as the velcro or loops had become worn due to normal use.
@@TexasUrbanSawmillLLC It seems like a lot of the conplaints on the Bosch sanders are that people are destroying the backing pads - I think this has a lot to do with people unintentionally being a lot more careful with their Festools as they're so much more expensive - and a side effect of storing them in the cases is the pads aren't getting tossed around with other tools. I have an RO 125 from Festool and I absolutely love it. I'm working with large slabs now and I decided it was time for a 6" - so I ordered the GET75-6N from Bosch and it comes in tomorrow... we shall see how it does.
Great video. Thanks for putting it up. I noticed you said that neither are great for fine finishing. Are there any particular sanders that you do use for fine finishing and at what grit do you switch from the aggressive sander to the finishing sander? Thanks.
Great review, thanks. Who would have thought the Rotex beaten on dust collection AND! stock removal by the Bosch, you know it being Festool and all. Also in the UK at least Bosch offers an extended warranty which takes it to 3 Years. Do you know if you can get pad protectors for the Bosch? to save the pads when using Abranet. Lastly when doing the final test, you had the sanders on turbo (Bosch) coarse (Festool)?
Your test is amazing and a clear answer to my question prior to buying a new sander....Many thanks for your time and effort in the great video. Just out of curiosity, have you ever tried the similar model Makita BO6050J? All the best and keep it up!
~1' is completely wrong - Festool invented this type of sander way before any other brand. The first model was the Rotex 1 E in the 1980s (which I still have in working condition), than the Rotex 2 E and than the various Rotex 150 versions. All those sanders are 150 mm and have random orbital mode as well as rotex/turbo/direct drive mode - decades before any other brand came out with similar things
@@KiranBhatWoodworking I finally got a six inch version, Bosch certified refurbished, for only $179. I've been using it steady for a good 3 months now and it's fantastic.
Fantastic review! I've been eyeballing one of these rapid material remover sanders for a while. I'm brand agnostic as long as the performances are comparable then I'll pick the cheaper one! I won't spoil to other viewers which is the cheaper one :)
Wow man I'm impressed. That's a lot of great data. I just ordered the GET75-6N about 30 minutes ago. I had a small windfall and decided I wanted a festool ec 125. They're unavailable everywhere, and I was hoping this Bosch would be an all in one sander. What would you recommend for a finish sander to use?
What other than that unavailable ec 125 that is... 😁 Btw, I like how you can get the mirka discs with all the money we're saying by not buying the festool here.
You are right , but ther is one thing , Bosch has got moore expensive spare parts for Bosch tools , after warranty that is make different , In Bosch older model turbo 150 after 2 -3 years one parts on Bosch sander , special plastic gear responsible for turbo mode is gone , so new one cost over 80£ (new tools in that time was 219£) so , as You can See , Bosch in not chipper! . On similar Makita sander , this similar plastic gear cost only 16£ !!! , Bosch got the most expensive spare parts
Thanks. You just saved me $300. Now can you save me another $300 and see if the GET75 is better than the 1250DEVS I currently have? The 1250 is so damn heavy and off balance of sucks to use!
We have two 1250DEVS. The GET75 is now $269 on Amazon or it was at time of video review. I would absolutely buy the GET75. In fact, we are ordering our second tomorrow.
I couldn't find a comparison anywhere on the internet of the get75 and the 1250devs. Seems like they added more plastic with the new get75 and there are more complaints of them breaking after a year or two.
You should have put some type of weight on top of each sander to keep the pressure consistent and only used your force for the side to side motion. How much down force is applied could completely change the results. Still just ordered the Bosch though
Best review I've seen and I've about 100 about these two sanders and I assure you this is THE ONE VIDEO ON THE TOPIC THAT YOU MUST WATCH. Thank you for sharing this awesome video and for helping me make the right choice on what tool I will spend my hard earned cash on. Thanks again
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on finish sanders as well. Thanks for working on this!
Great presentation and thanks for saving me 300 bucks not buying the green koolaid
One consideration is avoiding shit made in China. Not always possible but when I can I boycott Chinese products.
Thanks for the review, just purchased the baby brother (GET65-5n). Hope it performs as well. I plan on using this for initial flattening 100-180grit and then switch to my finish palm sander. I was spending my too much of my life trying to remove milling marks with the belt sander and then removing the belt sander scratches with a finish sander. This looks like a much better way.
First festo rotex dual mode was in 1979 patented . So after that they only improved it. They didn't try to compete with bosch, until patend ended, then rest of the companies made similar sanders. Same goes with the pad holes and dust extraction system. It was first in 1930 at disc sander. They are small company but pioneers on many things
Not totally true but to each their own. At the end of the day, the Bosch is a better sander for almost $350 less based on pricing today. A no brainer.
@@TexasUrbanSawmillLLC Agreed,but I was wondering,will the bosch really last heavy work for 5-10-15 years?this rotex is out for 15 years now I think.Id like to get feedback from long term use.
@@TexasUrbanSawmillLLC yeah, no brainer for a year warranty and an inferior built product. One can go to Bosch's websites and read the reviews. I also do not see anywhere on Bosch's website where they state that the sander has a brushless motor. So more questionable durability and longevity to be considered.
@@dylanm3519 yea man not sure I can take this review seriously. The guy doesn't even know how to sand properly. He stands in circles 😂
@@dylanm3519 both are brushed motors but I've seen rotex being used 10h a day shifts removing antifouling from boats for 10 years. Im not sure if bosch could
Great review.
Did anyone notice the Festool is in his right hand with the Bosch box behind him. Then on the left he has the Bosch sander with the Festool box behind him.
1:36 The problem with these kinds of tests is that you don't get an idea of the lifespan of the machines or how well they perform after a year of heavy use. This could very well be where the price difference lies..
you forgot one thing ...
Most of my tools are wireless Bosch 18v, but to do some jobs, i use festool because of durability...
I use the festool Sander since 5 years, ( every days because of my job..Wood floor sanding )
And its still working like first day, nothing Can stop it...not the same with Bosh, After 2 years , 2 of them broke and had to buy New Ones
When talking about price, one thing to consider is where the product is made/labor costs. If I can avoid tools made in China I do so.
Love to see the Makita Dual Mode 6" in one of these comparison videos
Would love to hear your thoughts on sound and vibration between to 2 sanders. Thanks!
Are you using the turbo mode on all tests? If not, which tests are you using random orbital mode?
Thank you for a thorough test, great test methodology and information!
This was an excellent video and I've subbed. Cheers!
Great video! I have the bosch get75-6 and after about 3 years of daily use it went down. Pretty sure it’s the armature. So I’m debating replacing it or buying a new one. I was debating spending extra for the festool but not now. What would your recommend for the fine finish sander? I’ve always used the Bosch get for both and been pretty successful.
I bought the Bosch.
Brilliant bit of kit :)
Great review and testing man. Thanks for taking the time to do that.
Thanks for this review! I appreciate your candor and detail oriented approach!
Thank You very much for the comparison
Is the Festool their MJ2 version of the backing pad and if you are looking for fast removal you need to test with hard pad not medium. Its a system, testing it with incompatible abrasives just holds it back
Thanks, Very good video. I think Bosch should cut you a check!
Great video! What finish sander would you recommend that is a good value?
If you use 3M sanding net instead of ordinary sanding paper you will get a better airflow on both machines. This will give a much better result.
I'm just wondering how the Bosch has held up for you. I used mine for 13 months when it just stopped working. I love the sander but I'm not sure about the longevity. It's going to take months to get repaired where I am in Canada so I'm going to buy the Festool hoping that it will last longer.
I bought 2 of these and 1 died and the other gets way too hot, tried changing brush as well with no difference. These are definitely disappointing compared to the original Bosch 1250Devs which I had 4 for my crew and they never stopped working! I'm going to go with the Festool RO150 for my next sander.
Mirka do not do a geared orbit sander with forced rotation there is the Deros and Deos sanders but both are finish sanders
Thank you for this review..
My question is: what shoes you're wearing? they're look like nice wide fit in toes area.
Thank you
Can the Bosch Work with just a Dust Box on small jobs ?
0:48 Bosch was NOT the first. thats totally a lie. The rotex RO 1 e Ro2e and all the other pre-generations were 25 years before bosch copied the function
One of the best comparisons by far! Creating approach to objectively measuring performance too. I just demoed the Rotex 150, and I think I'm gonna go with the Bosch.
Always good to see you release a new video Devin.
Thanks!
It seems that the Bosch is impossible to find. Nobody has them! Any idea why?
They sell like hotcakes?
@@ThekiBoran I think because the supply lines were disrupted during covid lockdowns.
Hey thanks for this review! I just purchased the Bosch GET75-6N! I have 23 heart-pine doors to strip and refinish! I’m impressed with its performance so far. Question what sanding discs did you use? I purchased the festool net disc and a pad because the tool shop I purchased my Bosch sander at said they didn’t have sanding discs that fit the Bosch sander. I’m wondering if the festool paper discs fit the Bosch sander? I’m thinking if they do I would get longer use out of the paper disc than the net ones. My bosh owners manual said this sander has a universal pad but I can’t find anything online stating what disc are compatible. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
What is great is that bosch designed the sander to work with a variety of discs. We use Mirka Gold and Mirka Abranet pads. But for stripping? I would go for Rhynogrip pads. The best pad for maximum dust collection is certainly Abranet but they are more costly. We save these pads for our final finish passes....typically on our fine finish Sanders.
p.s. if you're referring to the Mirka Deros , it's not really directly comparable to these sanders, as it's just a random orbital and doesn't have the geared 'turbo' mode.
great review and great timing been looking at purchasing one of those two this week
What vacuum do you use for the Bosch and does it matter as far as keeping your area clean?
My opinion is it doesn't matter. One advantage of Festool vacuums is the suction is adjustable but I just leave mine on high suction all the time, usually. Regardless of vacuum brand having a dust separator is super nice, whether an inexpensive Home Depot one or an Oneida Dust Deputy. I've had my festool CT36 for about 5 years. The Oneida dust deputy has been on it since say one. The only dust in the vacuum bag, in 5 years, is from when I did a sanding job without the dust deputy. It's that good.
I have used 99 $ rigid and fastool . Fastool is worth its money . Zero vibration
thank you i was looking to buy another overpriced green thing but I'm getting the bosh now another tool i think is better to have then the festool one is the makita track saw basically the same deal at half the price even uses the festool track system
Hi, can you tell me what your idea would be a good finishing sander after using the bosch get..thanks
Have u heard any issues with the sanding disc breaking from the head when I went to the website there was three or four reviews complaining about how the sanding discs or sanding pad broke just wondering if you had any issues
We now have two of the GET75 Sanders and have not experienced broken pads. We have replaced one but simply from wear as the velcro or loops had become worn due to normal use.
@@TexasUrbanSawmillLLC It seems like a lot of the conplaints on the Bosch sanders are that people are destroying the backing pads - I think this has a lot to do with people unintentionally being a lot more careful with their Festools as they're so much more expensive - and a side effect of storing them in the cases is the pads aren't getting tossed around with other tools.
I have an RO 125 from Festool and I absolutely love it. I'm working with large slabs now and I decided it was time for a 6" - so I ordered the GET75-6N from Bosch and it comes in tomorrow... we shall see how it does.
@@ailiaw How are you liking the Bosch? I just order one today but they are out of stock everywhere. Amazon is saying mid September for delivery.
First video, loved it! Just subscribed... great candid feedback. Coming from a Festool fanboy. Man, I love those Festool cases. haha
So whats your go to fine finish sander?
Great video. Thanks for putting it up. I noticed you said that neither are great for fine finishing. Are there any particular sanders that you do use for fine finishing and at what grit do you switch from the aggressive sander to the finishing sander? Thanks.
Great review, thanks. Who would have thought the Rotex beaten on dust collection AND! stock removal by the Bosch, you know it being Festool and all. Also in the UK at least Bosch offers an extended warranty which takes it to 3 Years.
Do you know if you can get pad protectors for the Bosch? to save the pads when using Abranet. Lastly when doing the final test, you had the sanders on turbo (Bosch) coarse (Festool)?
Your test is amazing and a clear answer to my question prior to buying a new sander....Many thanks for your time and effort in the great video. Just out of curiosity, have you ever tried the similar model Makita BO6050J? All the best and keep it up!
Where do you get the replacement pads from? I haven’t been able to find the right one.
~1' is completely wrong - Festool invented this type of sander way before any other brand. The first model was the Rotex 1 E in the 1980s (which I still have in working condition), than the Rotex 2 E and than the various Rotex 150 versions. All those sanders are 150 mm and have random orbital mode as well as rotex/turbo/direct drive mode - decades before any other brand came out with similar things
Rotex RO1 1979
I wish I could find the Bosch in stock anywhere.
I think Tool Nut has it in stock. I'm debating whether to buy 6" or 5" myself.
@@KiranBhatWoodworking I finally got a six inch version, Bosch certified refurbished, for only $179. I've been using it steady for a good 3 months now and it's fantastic.
@@TerrapinCreations666 can I ask which site did you buy it from? I ordered a brand new 5” version and waiting for it to arrive!
@@KiranBhatWoodworking It was on eBay sold by Bosch.
@@TerrapinCreations666 I always forget to check eBay! I’m going to keep an eye for cool deals on there! Thanks
Like the Pat Mcnamara of woodworking.
I see why the dust extraction was better did you have to do anything special to remove the dust shoot and hook your hose straight into the head?
The GET75-6 lists the orbit as 4.5mm RADIUS. So, does it actually have a 9mm diameter orbit?
Fantastic review! I've been eyeballing one of these rapid material remover sanders for a while. I'm brand agnostic as long as the performances are comparable then I'll pick the cheaper one! I won't spoil to other viewers which is the cheaper one :)
We don’t need any help there! 🤑 woo! What a difference in price tag. All their stuff is
Wow man I'm impressed. That's a lot of great data. I just ordered the GET75-6N about 30 minutes ago. I had a small windfall and decided I wanted a festool ec 125. They're unavailable everywhere, and I was hoping this Bosch would be an all in one sander. What would you recommend for a finish sander to use?
What other than that unavailable ec 125 that is... 😁
Btw, I like how you can get the mirka discs with all the money we're saying by not buying the festool here.
What's the difference between these type of sanders vs, the entry level random orbit that seems more 'vertical looking' ?
These are much more powerful sanders. They can remove material as fast as a belt sander and also be used as a finish sander.
You are right , but ther is one thing , Bosch has got moore expensive spare parts for Bosch tools , after warranty that is make different , In Bosch older model turbo 150 after 2 -3 years one parts on Bosch sander , special plastic gear responsible for turbo mode is gone , so new one cost over 80£ (new tools in that time was 219£) so , as You can See , Bosch in not chipper! . On similar Makita sander , this similar plastic gear cost only 16£ !!! , Bosch got the most expensive spare parts
You should use Granat paper for paint removal not Rubin, much better
How's the vibration on the Bosch?
What sand paper do you recommend?
Great comparison video, what finish sander would you recommend??
why compare two sanders with different paper? it makes no sense. otherwise really well done review
Rotex has been around since the early 80’s
surprising, to me, results.
Thanks. You just saved me $300. Now can you save me another $300 and see if the GET75 is better than the 1250DEVS I currently have? The 1250 is so damn heavy and off balance of sucks to use!
We have two 1250DEVS. The GET75 is now $269 on Amazon or it was at time of video review. I would absolutely buy the GET75. In fact, we are ordering our second tomorrow.
I couldn't find a comparison anywhere on the internet of the get75 and the 1250devs. Seems like they added more plastic with the new get75 and there are more complaints of them breaking after a year or two.
Ok, go get the Mirka
Thanks
You should have put some type of weight on top of each sander to keep the pressure consistent and only used your force for the side to side motion. How much down force is applied could completely change the results. Still just ordered the Bosch though
I have bosch an it is poorly made. Every mashine will performe good when new
Yeah but the Festool is ungodly overpriced. The Bosch is 1/2 the cost.
Haha this is a joke mate.