FLEX Orbital Sander Review & Demo

[@TheNicko773]

This channel is one of the best online for this type of work. Straight forward, no BS. Learned alot of technical stuff about painting and finishing from here. And I'm one of your US viewers.! Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

[@lydloesulv]

i was gonna mention the mirka too, but apparently i wouldn't be the first, lol. was sceptical of electric sanders at first after using pneumatic ones since starting out but they're cracking bits of kit. hope you're settling into the new job well, the paint jobs you've been posting on ig seem to be your usual absolutely spanking quality, regardless of new systems :p

[@robpearce9268]

I bit the bullet and bought the mirka deros 75mm and 150mm ...... Best thing I've ever done! That flex extractor looks exactly like my nisfilk aero 26 for half the price!!! Great review as always and would like a review on a dv1 s

[@wowrogue2]

I like it, could be a good addition to the home shop so I don't have to crank up and burn up the compressor.

[@jabber67]

Nice bit of kit gunny

[@P5ykoOHD]

Mirka which is the brand I use at work (luxury boat finisher, and I do maintenance on the moulds) are freaking good. And Rupes also, I've had the chance to use one a couple times from a guy who came over for a couple months. But, they're pretty costly. PS: I've only used pneumatics ... since we repaint (gelcoat), air is everywhere and electrical tools are forbidden in our work environment (we wear AX+P gas masks all day).

[@gobbledygook4000]

Mirka Deros

[@TheGunmanChannel]

They look so good 🤩

[@frontlinecustom]

Cheers, my Rupes has lasted me over 18 years an had 2 sets of bearings and brushes in that time, I've been keeping an eye out for a back up. A new Rupes is still around $700- $900 depending on the model.

[@bradbiddle4386]

Hey mate how do you find the backing pads? mine keeps burring up around the edge loved using my rupes but now hate it

[@unclejoeoakland]

@@bradbiddle4386 mirka sells pad protectors. Its like ten bucks for a pack of 5 stateside. They take 99% of the flogging that happens and you just peel them off and replace- but that's Velcro so...

[@frontlinecustom]

@@bradbiddle4386 I've changed the backing pad twice, first time I had a bad habit of resting it on the pad at an angle and it out a bend in it, changed it and laid it on its back ever since, I ran sticky discs for ages then my supplier changed to Velcro, so I switched it over then..

[@11secghia]

gotta say , my mirka deros is a baaad mama jamma!

[@ivantieu6764]

Hi Gunnie, try Mirka abranet with a proper dust extractor. I was 3m with abrasives but if you haven’t tried mirka abranet/auto net give it a go. You know I’m a 3m man, but imagine a disc that lasts longer than a 3m disc and gets no sanding buildup on the disc. I have to mentally make a note how long I use a mirka disc for as it doesn’t get clogged like a 3m disc does. When have I given you the wrong advise. And dust extraction is one up on 3m too.

[@pedja7000]

That machine is a copy of Festool ETS EC. Try Mirka DEROS for the next rewiev. Mirka has same system like pneumatic sanders. If you loose your grip the machine slow down. Keep up the good work gunny. Greetings from Serbia.

[@r1crazy100]

Good decision on the Flex sander Gunny… Flex make awesome tools and another informative honest review 👍

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Your Festo isn't too shabby either mate

[@MrCars2008]

Im so happy to see vac systems making a come back to the united states. I love the reviews gunny. Will there be a another Workshop tour in the near future?

[@Best_4all]

Hey✌️Almost 2 years passed, how this sander doing? Any issues?

[@RastenSchleifer95]

Why don't you go for a Mirka Deros? This thing is a absolut killer an weights only round about a kilogramm.

[@tomaszpawelak594]

Mirka its nr 1 in Electric Sander

[@backyardbogan3169]

I haven't even had my Mirka for a year, and have had to have it repaired twice already.. not to mention I've barely even used it before it's broken both times! It's got great power and it's light, but durabilities been a huge let down

[@RastenSchleifer95]

@@backyardbogan3169 haven't heard this problem from others. I use my very often and never had Problems

[@michaellehto1697]

@@backyardbogan3169 never heard of a Mirka breaking down. They certainly perform better than flex.

[@kevinhekers2380]

The mirka works great but never remove the cable from the sander those cables are very fragile i had them in the previous shop i worked in and in 2 years time they went through 4 cables so i decided to leave them in the sander and they did not break anymore

[@G-SpecDetail]

Great review! ... What would be your opinion on the Bosch brand?

[@restoredbyscott]

I like your videos, been watching under my "normal" account. I wonder how this compares to Festool. I use a Festool 3mm Orbital, connected to their dust extractor. No issues and can disconnect the cable at the sander itself.

[@restoredbyscott]

@CT is infant grade content now fair enough. I've got their CTM 26 E dust extractor (6 months) and their ETS EC 150/3 orbital close to two years. Yet to have any issues... Speaking only from my experience, I don't bother much with forums or the like

[@jimmyp2108]

Its the vibration that causes your hand to go numb. Having severe carpal syndrome with damage to the median nerve, i lived it. With no more damage and living a good clean life (ha!) my hands will still go numb with high vibration (grinder, hammer drill, or even da for long periods of time). Good to know this orbital doesnt do that.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

My grandpa had carpal tunnel syndrome and said he had a pretty easy surgery done. But yeah, good sander this one.

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Nice looking sander and it looks well made so should stand up to a fair amount of work, I was looking at an electrical da but I just won a top of the line Prevost DA in a comp, I like Prevost all their products seem well made and my airlines and fittings are made by them. John UK.

[@mack1609]

Nice looking sander. I have the 125mm flex sander. Been abused for years still going strong. Bit disappointed that it is a German tool made in China though.

[@francodelvecchio2143]

Salve questa flex da 5 mm va bene anche per il fondo

[@rossokeefe9268]

Hey ,did you have a vacuum bag for the dynabrade?

[@user-mp1br6yh1g]

Hi Gunman, Which product line do you think is best in terms of chip resistance and longevity please? For example is PPG Omni short lived compared to PPG Deltron? Thanks.

[@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote]

I am going to go with this in a 3mm since i already have 5mm in pneumatic orbitals. Ive been wanting an electric like this for blends and buffing clear coat. Ive seen too many scary reviews on the 3M and the Mirka. I am bumbed out to hear they are made in china, especially with my two fles polishers being made in Germany

[@djentleman7]

Hey gunman I was wondering if you have any limited editions (devilbiss or sata) for sale.

[@AndrewBitza]

Think I'll stick to my variable speed Makita random orbit, had this for years, only replaced the velcro pad once.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Is it a 125mm or 150mm?

[@AndrewBitza]

@@TheGunmanChannel 125mm

[@TheGunmanChannel]

@@AndrewBitza that's why I didn't get one of those, pretty much all automotive sandpaper is 150mm

[@FE428Power]

Do you know if a U. S. power adapter is available? TY for your channel!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

You can't buy from UK or Aus, we use 220-240 volts at 50hz and you guys run 60hz from memory, so I recommend finding all your electrical equipment State side.

[@arthur962]

you should have gone with festool.

[@riccardosemeraro220]

how is it 2 years later?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Going strong after daily use. It's a beast, totally sold on this thing.

[@tangodown2721]

Fyi everyone saying get a deros.... youre in the UK get a metabo SXE 150 it IS a deros for much cheaper that you can only find in the UK.

[@samiflyktman3680]

Mirka Deros 👍

[@nickjoiner6481]

Can someone explain to me why a 5 inch / 125mm sander is around £60 and a 6 inch 150mm is 5x the price.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I was trying to figure out the same thing when I was researching for this flex. I couldn't answer.

[@gobbledygook4000]

I have a Mirka Deros came with 5" and 6" pads the closest thing to an air sander you can get.IMHO

[@twsd]

It seems like you change shops a lot.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

@@twsd I've moved shops twice in the last 6 years. You care?

[@twsd]

@@TheGunmanChannel I just want the best for you.

[@lilearlus4711]

what about this new iwata bellarie kaw on ebay is it some fake bs

[@IPHONEhn504]

Gun Man Are you here above Mirka DEROS 650CV 6 inch Package Electric Random Orbital d/a RO Vacuum Sander Basically the same

[@CarlosOliveira-oi9vl]

Too me festool its festool but its not cheap 🤣

[@autolamaalamyassine7827]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@radudanielman]

👍👍👍

[@dropinbiking92]

Hey man awesome video!! Hope you remember me. I've been a painter off and on for years now. Been slinging it in the booth again lately.. SOOOO many things I'd love to pick your brain on... Can I get in touch with you over audio or something? I have a shit ton of footage and pictures from being back in the booth, I'd love to colab. I need to kick my channel off.

[@dropinbiking92]

My mentor doesn't give a fuck, I rocked PWM tricoat white today solo on a flare, it was tough, looked mint tho. Doing plastic repairs, trying to dial my prolites in to save on UHS clear, would just love to chat.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Email me dude [e-mail]

[@TheGunmanChannel]

And of course I remember you. You're from Canada if I'm not mistaken

[@krzysztofwiniarz5653]

👍

[@bagusbagus5842]

🤔🤔

[@jemusdeena7498]

👌✌

[@Ben-kl2ev]

Mirka mirka mirka

[@classicvolvorestorations3848]

The Metabo SXE 150 is the same as the Mirka DEROS but way cheaper from Power Tools supplies in the U.K. and cheaper than this one as well.

[@msrgarage]

Hi Gunny, liking the new content, good to see some polishing/detailing vids recently. I've got a Tuxedo VK that will be needing some finishing in the next few months and there's lots of good tips you've put up recently. So in reply, a tip from me :) If you're going to be using a vacuum for dust extraction I can highly recommend putting a cyclone inline before the vacuum. It will save you a fortune in cleaner bags and will keep the extraction suction more consistent over a longer time. I don't think there's anything commercially available but a DIY option is relatively easily achieveable. Cheers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXjTpKxnhdKHhdk

[@unclejoeoakland]

Hey! Woodworkers buy pricey sanders too! But yeah the low rent guys but cheapo dewonts and makitas. Just depends on how high up the food chain you go. My shopmate has lots of festool stuff, I have piles of mirka... Cronin cabinets, those guys have a bad harbor freight habit. Boooo.

[@algirdaslt]

mirka deros is lighter

[@classicvolvorestorations3848]

The Metabo SXE 150 is the same as the DEROS but over £100 cheaper.

[@algirdaslt]

@@classicvolvorestorations3848 yep i know but in ltu for some reason is 100e more then deros

[@gricads]

I will stick with my rupes