Bosch Power Tools has been around a really long time, with roots that date back over 100 years. A German company, Bosch has a massive worldwide presence and is well known as one of the best in terms of technology and their long history of producing high-quality power tools that professionals love for their long life and exceptional performance. Bosch Power Tools is only a small division under the Bosch umbrella, with everything from appliances to household systems and so much more.

 About the Tool

Sanders have a huge place in any shop, from simple 1/4-sheet sanders to Random Orbital Sanders, Belt Sanders, Delta Sanders, as well as a slew of others. Virtually every shop has a use for one or another at some point. And some, like myself, have numerous sanders that are all tailored to different applications.

When you get into higher-end woodworking, cabinetry, and the like, you will undoubtedly be faced with the question of how to boost efficiency while sanding. Today there are a slew of high-end sanders designed to do just that, get the job done faster and better. This Bosch model in particular truly holds its own against its competition, making it an interesting choice for users without breaking the bank.

Bosch starts this sander with a Dual-Mode Design, both standard orbital and turbo mode. 
The Turbo Mode provides 3 times the removal power by switching the sander to a direct-drive, eccentric orbit sander. 

Any woodworker will tell you, a sander is basically the bread and butter of the finishing process. No matter how much effort you’ve put into a piece, wrapping the build all comes down to getting the perfect sand to finish. When looking at sanders there are a plethora of price points and features, and it is easy to get lost in the search for the perfect sander.

For me, the Bosch DEVS1270 has been my sander of choice for a while now, and with good reason, it’s a solid unit and one that delivers big power. The GET75-6 is the improved version, while the core is the same, the features have been upgraded and improved to provide even better performance.

There are a few key features that separate this sander from others on the market. The Dual Drive motor provides both standard random orbit mode, and a direct drive mode, that provides an aggressive eccentric-orbit pattern, also known as the turbo mode. This is likely the biggest difference between this sander and others, is the ability to truly remove large amounts of material.

This sander, as well as the previous DEVS1270, has been commonly compared to the well-loved Festool Rotex, and in my experience provides all the performance of that model, at half the price. Bosch did an exceptional job reducing the overall vibrations during use, without losing the power and function of the sander. This was accomplished by the upgraded aluminum gear housing and adding a dual bearing mounted pad.  This is something most every user will appreciate as it provides better control and increased comfort, especially when using the sander in Turbo mode.

Dust Collection is also exceptional, of all the sanders I have owned and used, the Bosch provides the best overall dust pickup. The multi-hole pattern on the base also allows a wide variety of sanding pads as well as abrasive nets to be used with the sander without compromising the dust collection.

There is no question in my mind for professional users or active hobbyists, that this sander will provide the best balance of price and performance. Bosch did an excellent job with this sander and it is definitely one I will be using for years to come!