A Cheaper Mirka DEROS Random Orbital Sander? Let's Compare!

[@jerryoliver5591]

I purchased a used one as the piece is a bit pricey, but the machine kzbin.infoUgkxG6fbm3cHBd7CNTjk5D-dwYe9c9tCB9ZN has surpassed my expectations. We sand small parts by hand often, sized around 1"x1/2," and specifically look for a piece that's designed to be vertical. The motor has plenty of torque and great speed settings. The only inconvenience I had is that the disk measures 5" where we trim 6" stick-and-sand disks down easily by mounting it then cutting with a box cutter.

[@miiahirvonen183]

Our company has sold literally hundreds of those Mirkas and they actually are quite reliable. Only a handful have been sent to the factory to be fixed and more often than not the issue has been the power cord, people tend to lift the machine from it and that's a big no-no. Nowadays we check the machines locally before even sending them out. That pigtail issue is just due to it being more powerful than the Hyvst. I never use a grit coarser than 120 on wood with a ROS. Also the break when you let go of the lever is to not let your machine wander off if you set it on the table while still rotating. Cheaper versions don't have that. Happy holidays from Finland!

[@raizt1596]

3 years later.... is this sander still working?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks for taking the time to make the comparison Keith! Great video, and echoes my findings with the Hyvst 👍 Also, incredibly difficult to come up with visually interesting methods for eg dust collection performance, lol! As you say, it’s a total punt on wether the sander’s a worthwhile long-term prospect, but I’ll keep you posted! P

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Peter, really appreciate you letting me try it out. Be interesting to see how well it lasts 🤞 I'd seriously consider buying one of the UK available ones once the mirka dies

[@briancunningham594]

Have you had a chance to use the Hyvst much Peter and if so how's it performed and holding up? Debating between a Festool and Mirka at the moment .

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

@@briancunningham594 Yes, I've been using it as my main sander since Keith returned it, and have to say it's holding up just fine. Hasn't missed a beat so far. 👍

[@briancunningham594]

@@10MinuteWorkshop ok thanks Peter. Just been reading (on the FB Decorators forum) all the complaints about the Deros and it's poor reliability. Some have sent it back 3 or 4 times for repair. So it's either the Festool ETS EC 150/5 or take a a punt on the Sealey version of the Hyvst for me atm .

[@fuelishways]

This is great thank you for putting it together. I feel like the internet is going crazy for the Mirka but I just can't fathom paying that amount of money for something that does get bad reviews for reliability. These alternatives are more along the lines of the budget for most woodworkers

[@BrainFizz]

Didn’t even Keith’s first one get sent back because it was dodgy, or was that the Bosch?

[@anthonydean1577]

I have had to re watch this video because its recent to put a comment on an old video about the drawers having wooden runners and how you didn't like em. ... I've watched norm abram on discovery at half past five in the morning and wow.. he is ultimate builder of wood. No mechanics needed. Not to take away Keith. Keep up the channel and vids.

[@AlbertDoes]

Really suprised re the finish difference. I've heard so many decorators bang on about the finish quality from Mirka, it was super interesting to see someone cut through the branding and test it! Nice one Keith.

[@ProbeGT2]

The mirka did not have a new back up pad, and has a lot more wear. Same thing for stopping, if the chineese one has new bearings all around and the mirka has slightly worn bearings, of course it will stop later since it moves more freely. Mirka is really picky about back up pads. since they are weighted to be balanced with the tool. worn out pad can affect performance in the oscillating pattern.

[@markjarman7819]

I’m a painter and own both the mirka sanders. They get used every job I do and had them both now 3 years and still going strong. Having said that I have seen and heard about the problems with them. Fingers crossed

[@ScandinavianHandcraft]

Been dreaming about getting Mirka. Just ordered the Pela instead... And now watching this. Very interesting comparison. Feels good now. Mirka cost 650 dollars here, and pela 250.

[@csenior10]

I’d be interested in some sort of follow up video to see how well these cheap sanders have done over time

[@davorduzevic804]

Metabo factory in Finland is producing Deros. They produce same machine for themself. It looks the same with green body, and have new improved Electronic elements. I have both, and can't imagine work without it. I use Abranet only for finishing, because it extract dust better. For all other works I use 3M Cubitron. It really last 3 time longer. Cheers from Dubrovnik in Croatia.

[@JehadHamdan]

Can you tell me the metabo model?

[@chris_thornborrow]

I watched Peter Millards review and you definitely added value to his review. The sound, dust collection and , most importantly, finish are all very counter intuitive. I found several rebrands in my local area (Poland) so I'm going to 'take a punt'. Thanks for the great in-depth review.

[@BrainFizz]

It always surprises me when people are surprised that all the tools that are made in China suddenly appear cheaper and identical all except the colour three minutes after the patents expire.....anyone know the brand “Katsu”? 🤷‍♂️😂

[@jayboogie1357]

Yeah katsu chicken with ramen

[@chevyimp5857]

We have two mirkas (2018)at work and both suffered speed control issues.. both were fixed under warranty.. no issues since.. great sander but fragile.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks for the mention Keith and has been really interesting watching both yours and Peter's videos about this sander. For folk watching, it really does bring the likes of that Sealy sander you referenced as a very tempting proposition, especially if it's from a UK distributor.

[@The12pottera]

Id love to take it apart and examine the build quality of the electronics, be interesting to determine the likely failure modes. See if the lack of dynamic speed controller allows for the motor FET circuitry to actually be more robust than the Mirka.

[@narinwtf]

AvE should get on it!

[@adammono1839]

Happy to see someone doing db readings properly for once. Well done Keith 👍🏼

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Had no idea if I was doing it properly!

[@neilgillies6943]

Pity you didn't comment on the sound levels, 72.6-67.4=5.2db more than _TWICE_ as loud (3db = 2x) 😁😁

[@hoffmannMP]

Love the shout-out to AvE. One of my favourite non-woodworking channels 😄

[@leifnilsen6107]

I will just give you a tip. Buy 3M sander. Hands down for low vibration, low noise, and reliable it ranks #1 with me. 3 yrs and no issues. Next is an Ingersoll rand sander which is an orbital air sander 6" . Same thing. Smooth low noise and reliable. And my 3rd choice and very happy with. Husky brand air orbital sander 6" . I am impressed how this has been working the last 3 yrs. Thank you. Nice to know people have other choices. Good video. Very thorough and good information. I love your honest opinion and experience with the product.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I have a video about that too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZutlKeilrKtm8k

[@Dickie2702]

And don't forget you can buy this sander with a 2.5mm or 5mm stroke and it will accept a 125mm pad as well. If the carriage wasn't so ridiculous I'd have a punt. Good video Keith you built on Peter's original review nicely.

[@georgiemae11]

Wow what a difference between the two sanders.Excellent indepth video,we need an update on the sander in 12 months

[@OldCharlieRum1903]

Come on Sealy, send Mr. Brown a sander for him to evaluate!

[@Tresjaja]

Interesting video. I was recently looking into getting the Mirka, but was put off by the price of it. A note on the dust extraction comparison though. If the Mirka has already been used a lot, it might have a fine layer of dust inside of it, which could effect the air resistance and therefore the performance.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That's a very good point. Thanks

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Links: Peter Millard's video about this sander: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ame6pGZ4nNWSmKM&feature=emb_title Video where I talk about the warranty issue and repair of my Mirka DEROS (story starts approx 13 minutes in to the video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX-zdZJsYqyXo9k Leo Winstanley (Hand-i-craft channel) video about the broken Mirka: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYPYlYWGbKx3d68 Mirka DEROS Random Orbit Sander: amzn.to/2LDhZOl (UK) amzn.to/34fhErx (US) Sealey DAS 150PS amzn.to/34dJDI9 (UK) Hyvst 350w Sander on AliExpress bit.ly/HyvstSander AvE on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/hWv6Pn_zP0rI6lgGt3MyfA This video is supported by Milwaukee, check out their full range here: uk.milwaukeetool.eu/?Social&KZbin&Rag%20N%20Bone%20Brown%20-Milwaukee%20Range Tools in this video: Milwaukee M18 Random Orbital Sander: uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/m18-125-mm-random-orbital-sander/m18-bos125/?Social&KZbin&Rag%20N%20Bone%20Brown%20-%20Orbit%20Sander Milwaukee Inkzall Marker Pens: uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/inkzall-markers/?Social&KZbin&Rag%20N%20Bone%20Brown%20-%20inkzall #sander #mirka #deros Thanks for watching! Please subscribe, click like if you like, and hit the bell icon for future video notifications HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Support with KZbin channel membership: kzbin.info/door/VyE_6jEtVZGmYGXtUOL5FQjoin Support with Patreon: www.patreon.com/ragnbonebrown Support with PayPal paypal.me/ragnbonebrown MY TOOLS: For links to the tools I use, plus some of my favourite consumables, finishes and more see links below. As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases: UK affiliate store: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/ragnbonebrown US affiliate store: www.amazon.com/shop/ragnbonebrown SHOP: Etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KeithBrownMaker teespring.com/stores/rag-n-bone-brown-merch LINKS: Website: www.ragnbonebrown.com Facebook: facebook.com/ragnbonebrown Instagram: @ragnbonebrown Twitter: twitter.com/ragnbonebrown

[@kevinhekers2380]

Could you perhaps do a video on the flex ore 5_150 ec

[@MrPaulferris]

What vacuum adapter is used on the hyvst please

[@julianreverse]

Looks pretty much like the Menzer ETS 150 5.0. Menzer is a German company and the ETS 150 5.0 comes with a systainer and many accesories as well with waranty and support for 220€.

[@reyjr3608]

Is there an update on how reliable hyvst today? Thank you..😄👍

[@BischBaschBosch]

Fascinating. Always loved the concept and design of the Deros but reliability issues more or less started to appear a month after the tools release! That and, having held and played with it at a few shows, for me it's light weight was worrisome. The cult around it has always surprised me. Granted, being light working above head or around angles and curves is a bonus but in my experience, a bit of weight on a tool (in the right areas) has usually meant reliable. My choice would be the Festool ETS EC if I ever plump for a low-prof. Already got 7 sanders of varying types so I'm in no rush. Great comparison Keith.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers 👍 the ETS EC looks interesting. Aaaaand then I saw the price 😳

[@gabesmith6475]

The Mirka has a brake seal that will wear over time yours might need to be replaced. Mine still works fine and stops in about 2 seconds and the seal is virtually brand new. As far as the sander jerking, that is the motor disengaging it’s called a torque reaction. It’s similar to when you turn on a drill at full speed and then let go of the trigger suddenly.

[@5084204]

paint brush for the dust removal has won the competition ;)

[@robertbamford8266]

Reliability outweighs just about everything else. It only breaks when you need it. Also, for a sander especially I prefer switch selectable speeds as it’s a challenge (impossible) for me to maintain a steady pressure on the switch (any type) as I move the sander around. Thanks for the video.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Completely agree 👍

[@koolkid1234ism]

You could just buy 2 of the china version to solve the reliability issue and it would still be cheaper than buying one deros.

[@ДенисПоцелуев-п1к]

@@koolkid1234ism простите, что по русски, переведете,но как раз китайские клоны надежнее, я хотел покупать мирку,отказался от нее именно из-за отзывов, очень много поломок у них. Купил екиджи, это тоже, что и на видео, работаю два года каждый день, все отлично, так я шлифую автомобили! А это для них хуже дерева

[@nunomiguelluis]

Love the nitty bits of humour in your videos. Can't fight ageing, recessing hair lines nor shaking hands on the hair trimmer :D

[@zski03]

I'd love to see a similar review of the Festool sanders, I've been debating between the Deros and a Rotex.

[@davidhull1610]

It's a no-brainer! You will never regret buying a festool sander ( unless you buy the wrong one for the job you are doing!)

[@BrainFizz]

Definetly a rotex. DEROS is just a ROS, rotex is geared so it can also do very aggressive sanding and buffing as well. Plus you get 3years free repair and theft insurance. I think you get a receipt (possibly) with the mirka.

[@BrainFizz]

Did you see my rotex125 review?

[@zski03]

@@BrainFizz not yet, gonna have to go watch it.

[@rogerbean393]

Rotex is heavy and bulletproof my oldest one is about 10 years old. It’s good if your doing flat work needing heavy sanding. Deros is great for overhead decorating work as it’s so light. Festool do so many sanders , cordless range is really good but you always need main extraction so great for those little jobs. Trouble is you need so many sanders for different applications, there is no one tool does it all. I do like the mirka abrasives use them on all sanders.

[@DimONMINIpeople]

You just saved me a LOT of money! Thank you!!

[@jasonStockhill]

I've had my mirka for probably 7 years, and it's been absolutely hammered. In total we have 3. And 2 vacs. Had it serviced once. And trust me its Rock hard. And your using 120 grit on a 5mm orbit....that's not a design for any sort of finish...if the hivs doesn't leave marks. It's probably not good enough. For finishing you be better of with the 2.5mm orbit. And 180...Bluetooth? The arbranet disks are far superior to any sanding disk. Even on timber. If your trying to be convinced on sanding disks. Come spend some time with us..not trying to be negative but. In my opinion. A heavy mirka user. I'd put them over festool.....

[@julianreverse]

Looks pretty much like the Menzer ETS 150 5.0. Menzer is a German company and the ETS 150 5.0 comes with a systainer and many accesories as well with waranty and support for 220€.

[@Alastair_Freebird]

I have also had a series of repair issues with both the Deros and the previous Mirka Ceros sander.

[@omarquraishi8956]

if anyone is thinking of getting one,I bought the sealey one from Ffx for £162, and it really great, super powerful and pretty solid. The cable is ridiculously short though, but can be swapped out. would recommend.

[@alistairbiggar6830]

Very interesting video you would automatically assume the Deros would out perform anything else on the market. The Hyvst dressed as other brands with warranties seem a decent option to me, totally looking into them this afternoon.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Alistair yeah I completely agree, if/when my mirka dies I will probably be investing in one too 👍

[@duaynenaugle4186]

I have a ceros since 2012. It has been back for repairs twice. The second time the price for the repair was about 2/3’s the price of a brand new one. I have a festool ets ec125 3 and a rotex ro150 and I prefer the ceros for most of my work. I believe the reason you are getting bigger scratch pattern is probably due to the fact that the pad is not as flat as it once was.

[@agent7agent759]

Here in Canada we get the maxxt with 150 mm pad and 125 mm pad combo for 225$ cad and performs exactly like the mirka , reliability wise not sure yet it's still new and hasn't been used alot , but if you looking for reliability then the festool ets 150 is ideal and reliable

[@KaidoLP]

The Mirka is much faster sanding and best in class in terms of dust collection but only when using abranet disks. The machine is designed for those disks and it shows.

[@TheWebstaff]

Mirka has better bearings? Or the bearing have freed up more due to usage.

[@merakicustomade]

I noticed that it's been 8 months since you uploaded the video, how do you like the sander since then? Did any problems come up ? Btw that was a great video, thank you so much for taking the time to make all these tests. As well as for being so realistic and fair with what each product offers. It was greatly useful!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Hi. It's not my sander, as explained at the beginning of the video

[@caskwith]

They Hyvst seems to have jumped in price since Peter's/Your video. The Sealey is now almost the same price and almost certainly worth paying the few £'s extra for the warranty and support.

[@1959ticktock]

Bet this video took a long time to make Keith, especially with those re-tests. But excellent results. Given the surprising nature of some of the results, I'd like to see someone (not a Festool fanboy) do the same with some of those stupidly priced German tools versus cheaper options. Thanks for all that effort.

[@Dickie2702]

Go to Peter Millards excellent Channel 10minuteworkshop and he has loads of Festool v's Cheap Tool videos. Also before you get bent out of shape about the price of Festool Kit, go buy a few pieces and see for yourself why they are so highly regarded. Or maybe you should go and look at the prices of Mafell and other top end manufacturers. They charge what they do because they are worth every red cent and anybody who uses them will tell you the same.

[@1959ticktock]

@@Dickie2702 Hmmm, see, no critical distance at all.

[@Dickie2702]

@@1959ticktock Well if you don't think "Festool Fanboy" is a tad provocative I do. So come on then how many "stupidly priced German tools" do you actually own? Do you make your living from the tools you own?

[@1959ticktock]

@@Dickie2702 One, though I think that is actually Swiss? Of course Festool fanboy is provocative. It was meant to be. Peter Millard is still trading on the fact he used to be a business/fitter. If he were starting again, from where he is now, he'd be unlikely to be buying a set of Festool by which to judge everything else. Most hobby woodworkers would benefit from getting the 3 to 1 ratio of purchase power for power tools the Festool vs the rest implies. However, if you're going to use tools professionally, the investment might be justified. But how many KZbin watchers are in that category? And if they are that alone implies a different status etc. This is the first time I've indulged in/entered into a Festool vs the rest dialogue. And I feel slightly silly doing so, given how cliche'd it is. But, at this moment in time, it beats the hell out of arguing whether it is right to wear face-masks or not. No offence Richard.

[@Dickie2702]

@@1959ticktock Not sure Festool make face masks but if they did................lol. Trust me I am as keen on saving money as the next person but as well as the undoubted quality of the tools they are, as someone who works wood for a living, an absolute pleasure to use, bit like driving a luxury car. Yes they are eye wateringly expensive but they can only command that price because they are, in the main, vastly superior and people like me see value in what they bring to the table. For example the Domino. Unique, unbelievably robust and reliable and just a total game changer for any woodworker at any level. It paid for itself within two weeks of me buying it and I would say to anybody if you are at all serious about woodworking this would be the one tool I would recommend they save up and buy. I guess I took offence as you seemed to be implying that these tools were simply overpriced. No they are priced right where they should be and they can only continue to stay at that level if they, and they do, put money in to R&D and continually innovate and produce tools that push the limits of accuracy and usability. So I guess you must own an Elu Router??? Glad we kissed and made up 😁😁😁

[@paulbragg7618]

Those pigtails are from the crappy punched hole sandpaper, any Sander will make those. Interesting to hear of your customer relation issues with mirka considering the price of their products

[@garymccoy2888]

I actually won my Mirka on the Popular Woodworking Christmas drawing. It stopped working within the three year warranty and they fixed it without any problems. However it stopped working again after the warranty had expired. No, they would not fix it again at no charge. I debated a couple of weeks before I decided to throw a $230.00 repair into the $650.00 (free) sander. If it breaks again, I’m not sending it in for repair again. As mentioned in the video, a home wood shop use of this “professional “ tool is just a few hours. I doubt if I’ve used it even 50 hours total. I would be totally pissed if I was a drywall installer and my $650 sander went kaput twice in four years.

[@bigmonkey999888]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@JACK-wh6jl]

SAND DUST SPREAD-OUT FROM THE COOLING FAN BLADES ON THE ARMATURE ! 👍

[@grwuk8290]

A good honest review 👍👍

[@mcgee2k2]

Just a note that there is also a version of the mirka deros rebranded by Metabo, and as far as I can tell by using it, it's exactly the same. Even down to the fact you can use the mirka app via Bluetooth with it, even though in the manual for the Metabo, there is no mention of it being Bluetooth. www.metabo.com/uk/en/tools/cutting-sanding-milling/wood-processing/random-orbital-sander/sxe-150-5-0-bl-615050700-random-orbital-sander.html

[@DaveDickens]

Thank you, a well researched and balanced view. Cheers Dave

[@ToastbrotRaver]

I don't know if they're available in the UK but Metabo makes a licensed version of the Mirka, it's the exact same machine and actually cheaper. Haven''t used the Metabo yet but I use the Mirka daily and I gotta say it desevers the hype in my view.

[@davidbuchan2224]

Wish I'd seen this before buying the Mirka... 🙄 ...great vid as usual but was surprised not to see the cat involved in the sound test???

[@NewWorldHoarder]

3 years in how’s your Mirka holding up?

[@marcopolo242]

Great vid and loved the Ave reference! love that guy's channel lol

[@JaceTLittle]

All that talk and no spreadsheet. For shame keith, for shame. Great and thorough review. Happy holidays

[@RagnBoneBrown]

No graphs either! Next time 👍

[@ziiluduz]

Another alternative is the Flex ORE 5-150 EC. Seems to be an original product of Flex, not a sibling of the Hyvst. Also brushless 150mm with 5mm stroke. Just got one at 280€. Initial impressions are good, but I can’t compare it to Deros or other 150mm 5mm stroke sanders as I have not used them.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers, wasn't aware of that one. Looks interesting 🤔

[@kiteless1]

Ordered one after Peter’s review. Still waiting for it 😂

[@Dickie2702]

Could be sometime but I have never had anything from Bangood or Aliexpress not arrive eventually.

[@jackhusky9326]

I watched the video a while back and watched again as I was thinking about a Mirka. I then realised you compared the Hyst to Menzer. I think Hyst is just a copy. I live in Germany and Menzer is a German company. They specialise in sanders especially larger industrial sanders like Drywall and Floor sanders. Given the various Mirka reliability issues and the fact Menzer is German I will go for a Menzer.

[@paultay23]

Great comparison Keith.. I have nothad any issues with mine and got agreat deal when Mirka were doing a trade in deal... But these clones look a great option. I use the abranet (mainly because i got 4boxes free) but i have recently tried Mirka NOVASTAR Sanding Discs for my end grain cutting boards and they are really tough and last ages... Cheers Paul

[@danervin2530]

I’d love to see how the Airvantage 5” palm sander stacks up against the Mirka. From what I can tell they are direct competitors. Both known for their quality air sanders, and have since branched to include electric. The price difference is enough to raise the question, at almost 50% 😳.

[@barryreid2467]

I think Peter has already covered this!

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Great vid and yes, I think this us the same as the Sealy. Been using Abranet sanding discs for about 5 months now and yes, they do last longer because they don’t clog and because of this they also provide a better more uniform finish with less effort than conventional papers.

[@jayboogie1357]

Same here the power blew off on me twice ! Mirka needs to get their shit together for a $700 sander

[@alasdairmackenzie515]

Very interesting review, Keith. Like you, I assumed the Mirka would out-perform the Hyvst. I can't see beyond the 'F' I have at the moment, such that I would take some convincing not to get another one when it goes tits up. Although I try not to be a brand slave. All the best for you next year!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you, happy Christmas

[@markcopple2870]

Hey, great video. Was that a Milwaukee "SYSTAINER"? The stacking tool boxes look a lot different from the ones we have in the USA. just curious.

[@george-1961]

Just been on the Ali express website and it’s £113 with no accessories and £140 with the accessories plus £23 carriage. Would be much better to go for the sealy that has a guarantee and a dedicated online back up

[@celticwoodworking8706]

This is the second video about the Mirka of yours that i have watched. Since you purchased the Mirka on Ebay, do you know the stroke pattern on the Mirka? If it's a more aggressive pattern, then you will get more sanding marks. However both sanders appear to have the same sanding time. For sandpaper try Cubitron by 3M. Available on Amazon in the US.

[@joehart3826]

What is the vibration values of the tools? I'm sure mirka used to be best in class for that spec?

[@buddtwin2]

That’s ridiculous to think mirca has a reliability issue because you have had an issue. All tools motors are cooled by pulling air in close proximity to sanding surface. So it’s pulling in dust and should be blown out after every use. You can’t blame Mirca for your poor experience at the repair shop.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That doesn't explain why everyone I know who has one has also had reliability issues

[@hobbit04]

The Hyvst is not the cheap one in my opinion. Its is just less expensive (or fair priced one?). I worked as a tablemaker in Germany for 5 Years with only cheap sanders and baught the 3rd sander last week and payed a total of 180€ for them all :)

[@alexandrunedelcu7520]

It is not a fair comparison. The Mirka is a used tool.The Hivst is almost new. My Mirka for example has been repaired too but has never been as good as new when it performed beautifully in terms of finish quality, noise and vibration. Now it is almost like a normal sander, unfortunately.

[@theajthomas]

When you started talking about "build quality" I thought "AvE would be the guy to really break that down, I wonder if Keith knows about him" and then a few seconds later lo and behold...

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Big fan of AvE 👍

[@iman80skid91]

The brake only stops the orbital part.. The mirka spinning on longer shows that the bearings better

[@awantamta]

A great comparison test.

[@Badgerworkshop]

The Sealey looks a great option

[@AB-qw2dt]

The brake ring on your Mirka is worn out. Just remove one or two washers from the sanding pad (the're on a mounting screw) and you'll see how quickly it stops. Regarding the sanding quality I have also some doubts cause mine doesn't leave those nasty swirl marks. There may be any problems with the bearing or anything. It's not too correct to compare the brand new tool with the one that has a hard life behind.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That's a fair point I guess

[@BjornV78]

6:35 The different result in sanding finish between both, in the advantage of the Hyvst, is propably due the lenght of the electric cable. The longer the cable, the more voltage drop. I bet, if you could do a RPM reading under load, that the RPM on the Hyvst is higher then on the Mirka. If my guess is right, and you have a energymeter (plugin device for measuring power consumption), that the Mirka consump more power due the lower RPM. The lower RPM draws more current through the entire device, and that could be the reason that the Mirka isn't reliable.

[@MegaMaskedrider]

Lets assume they both use 0,5mm cable thickness (gnd and +) and draw 2A (which would be 460W) even then, voltage drop would just be 1.4V (0,6%). Thats completely negligible. :)

[@iamchris73]

I use the Mirka deros daily for wood finishing and love it 😍

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Really interesting video keith. Like you i hate sanding. My sander cost £40 as im poor & the idea of spending lots of money on a sander doesnt appeal to me. Not right now anyway.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah neither of them are cheap unfortunately

[@VenomBroly]

Thank you very much

[@_J.F_]

Is there going to be an update video on your table saw now you have had it for a few months? Has the step up from the Dewalt DW745 been as remarkable as you hoped for? Do you get much better accuracy and refined adjustments on your new saw? And how about those niggles you mentioned in the table saw video - have you overcome them, learned to live with them, or are they so minor that you don't even think about them anymore?

[@woodworking267]

And you can't get a USA version 🥺 I can't find a US merca knockoff compatible with our electric outlet anywhere . 😞

[@Alan-xk9rk]

my Mirka stopped working i checked the cable and it was broken put a new cable on it and it’s been ok since Don’t wrap the cable round the mirka like I did !!!

[@JohnColgan.]

Great video as always, you were inventive on methods of testing. Great looking pieces of kit, very quiet compared to my £40 b&d!! Strewth what a price though. How do both compare to a Milwaukee equivalent? I've tried looking for those new mesh sanding discs, but not been able to find any..saw a good review by Katz-Moses & Stumpy Bubba on them, they sounded indestructible!

[@jamespolucha6911]

I’ve always used Dewalt sander but only last 1 year I’m going to try a different brand may Bosch

[@briancunningham594]

Great comparison video. Have you used the Hyvst much since this ,if so how's it been holding up?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It's not my sander, it was loaned to me

[@bunabuna9287]

Thanks for video What are the dust attachments your using on the sanders?

[@dan__________________]

My hobby use deros broke after only a few hours of use. It would just never turn off. The warranty service was not great either. I had to send it back twice, and then they finally sent me a new one. It has been fine since. It seems as if they are just not acknowledging that they have a very large bad batch of units. Very poor choice in the companies part.

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

Do you know what the equivalent knock off is for the US market?

[@mattridler377]

Great review that 👍🏻

[@billys1997]

we use air mirka ones in work and i can't fault them at all.

[@raphaelkostas]

I think that the results would have been different if the Mirka was used with the designated Abranet grid sanding paper.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That would not be a fair comparison. And if I used it on both sanders I expect both sanders would perform similarly anyway

[@alfredomarquez9777]

Dear"Rag 'N' Bone Brown: Thanks for a revealing video, but please allow me to post a somewhat different point of view about this type of sanders: When I bought my first "Random Orbit sander/polisher", it was a Bosch PE-12AE, which is a 3mm orbit sander without any forced rotation. Power is about 380 watts and it has variable speed. I have had it for more than 25 years and it has not failed itself, but overall, "failed short" of meeting my expectations, because, after having used it many years, and ALSO several brands of similar sanders, like DeWalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee and a even a 6" Metabo, ALL OF THEM, Exactly like my Bosch PE-12 AE, were only good for small jobs... But, when dealing with havingto sand a dinning table about 9' by 5', or even just buffing a concert piano top, they were simply too slow. Even polishing a mid size car windshield that was scratched with some volcanic ash by the wipers, was a very slow and tiresome job! Meet the newer high-powered Dual-Action sanders/polishers; At least the three I have identified as such: the Bosch GE75-6N, the Festool Rotex, and the Makita BO-6050. The Bosch has negative comments regarding the use of plastic rivets on the backing pad, which shear and leave the sander useless. The Festool Rotex is waaaay too expensive, and the Makita, which while a bit not as smooth as the Rotex, is less than half the price and very powerful (about 750 Watts). In my humble opinion, I'm sorry to say that for me, all the non-forced rotation on the 300 to 380 watt class sanders are just "toys". It is when you get one of the really powerful ones in the the 600 to 750 watts class with their larger orbits and much higher torque, that you have a true double-use tool: almost as powerful as a medium size belt sander (3"X21"), and a fine polishing tool too (when used to finish without the forced rotation, in a purely random orbit mode). Working inside a cramped closet, having a twice as versatile tool really made wonders, as changing the sanding discs and resetting the knob was fast and very practical, instead of having to reach for another tool. But don't think they are too brute-force, in random orbit setting and going to finer grades sandpaper or polishing compound on a felt pad, they can finely polish finishes, like the polyester varnish on that piano (perfect mirror finish) or even car paint too. Only drawback is their weight, but most jobs are on horizontal surfaces, so the weight actually helps. Even with the heavier weight, polishing another car windshield took me about a third of the time and half the effort to leave it as good as new. The only reason I don't sell my old Bosch, is because I still have a lot of consummables for it, but my new Makita BO-6050 has displaced it completely.

[@rodrigoamaro7233]

Video top bem explicado 👏👏👏

[@cjhification]

I'd say that cheap sanding discs are not worth my effort, and that if comparing decent discs with Abranet disc there is not much difference in price but I hey still last longer than the decent discs by at least double to my experience unless you constantly clean the good discs with the orange/yellow gym plimsoll material that's about £10 for about a 50x50x250mm stick.

[@rodgerq]

Maybe Sealey et al will send you a sample of each of theirs for a full comparison 😁

[@carforumwanker]

Mirka and Metabo (bloody same unit !) need to sort out reliability and to lower the retail down to £250 . They are not worth the money due to how many people have had issues with them

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Fascinating!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers John

[@garethsharp4039]

Very interesting. I imagine the speed up being slower and spin down being slower on the Hyvst would be down to weight?

[@captainwaldo]

Could be the bearings.. More Resistance on the cheaper one perhaps

[@AtelierQube]

Hi I’ve just stumbled upon your content. And have been watching one after the other so: thanks! I noticed in this video you were talking about experiencing troubles while sanding for long periods. I had the same problem but I came up with a sanding backpack. I’ve just made a video about it, feel free to give it a look 😉

[@figrollin]

It'd be really interesting to see see these tests repeated double-blinded. But, that's the scientist in me I guess.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Double blinded?

[@figrollin]

@@RagnBoneBrown Sorry! I'll explain! Blinding is an experiment process designed to remove the possibility of bias! For example, for this to be 100% certain, you'd need to find a way to have the person doing the sanding "blinded" to which sander they were using. I.e. Whilst sanding they don't know if they're using the Mirka or the Hyvst. This is so that they didn't (perhaps entirely unintentionally) change their process based on what they did (e.g. Leant harder with the hyvst due to an unconscious desire for it to do better). The "double" part of double blinded refers to the measurement. So, firstly, someone different would judge the quality of finish or amount of dust - and they too wouldn't know if they were judging the Mirka or the Hyvst. It's very difficult to achieve full double blinding, but, my instinct was to wonder how it might be possible! You'd also probably need to increase the sample size (e.g. Number of times each experiment was repeated) to be able to say with high certainty that the results aren't down to chance, but that's a different topic altogether! Overall, totally overkill and not really necessary ha... Hope i explained that okay.

[@PabloBD]

using powertools blinded, that sounds like fun :D

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers, I understand now