Bosch 3725DVS 5-Inch Random Orbit Variable Speed Dustless Sander/Polisher

by Bosch

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Bosch's line of sanders is a pleasure to use. Their 5-inch random orbit sander is contoured and tapered to fit the human hand with remarkable precision. We were also won over by the many rubberized grips and the placement of the variable-speed dial, which sits right where your thumb naturally rests. (Anyone who's ever wrestled with an uncomfortable sander knows how frustrating bad design can be.) But ergonomics is not the only area in which Bosch excels. Their dual ball-bearing system is unique to the industry and makes for a smooth ride. The variable speed lets you match the speed to the task. Quick-change hook-and-loop paper is always a plus. Dust collection is great. There's also an auxiliary handle you can remove if you need to maneuver the sander in tight places. Finally, the sander's flawless, properly swirl-free results can be attributed to the precise eccentric/orbital motion of the tool. No ifs, ands, or buts, Bosch's 5-inch random orbit sander is a high-quality tool. --Michael Shilling

Product Description

"DREMEL" ORBIT SANDER Length: 5" Professional random. Type: Sander

Product Details

Product Manual [704kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223H6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 3725DVS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #477,169 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A well-designed sander, December 18, 2000

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Tool Connoisseur (APO, AE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 3725DVS 5-Inch Random Orbit Variable Speed Dustless Sander/Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

Bosch is known for producing fine power tools and the 3725 DVS is no exception. I actually own the 3727, but they are identical except for the size of the pad bolted to the sander. It is smooth, comfortable and relatively quiet, especially at the lower speed setting (78 db). Even though I recommend this sander, I did find some minor problems with it that I think are more a problem with quality control than design. Specifically, the backing pad was of poor quality (not perfectly flat) which I thought caused some wobble as well as quick paper wear. The ergonomics are excellent. The tool fit very comfortably in both hands or one. It was well-balanced and the option of using the main handle in one hand and the front handle in the other allowed for exceptional control. For light sanding, or just to switch your hands to a different position, the rubberized pad on the top of the sander was very comfortable. The controls are well placed. I found the integrated dust collection system to work very well with either paper or cloth bag. I would suggest you buy the 3727 instead of the 3725 because the price is virtually the same but you get a larger (6 in.) pad on the 3727. Amazon's accessory list is inaccurate. The actual vacuum adapter for it is model #RS006, which they do not list, and which goes from the oblong port to a 1 inch hose. The adaptor they list is to go from a one inch hose to a 2 1/2 inch vac hose.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mercedes of ROV Sanders, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bosch 3725DVS 5-Inch Random Orbit Variable Speed Dustless Sander/Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

This sander is a pure pleasure to use. Its quiet, vibration free operation makes sanding and polishing enjoyable. Well-balanced, stable, quality construction and thoughtful details like the rubber top add to the enjoyment. Excellent results in both sanding and polishing applications.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate in ergonomics!, April 21, 2000

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"a_guy" (AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 3725DVS 5-Inch Random Orbit Variable Speed Dustless Sander/Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

One of the factors that led me to purchase this sander was the clever rubber top which I though would help to isolate my hand from the numbing vibrations - boy was I wrong. The sander is so well counterbalanced that vibrations are almost imperceptable at low speeds and minimal at full speed, the rubber top just makes the sander feel really good in ones hand like the gearshift of an italian sportscar. The balance is perfect on this machine from absolutely every respect. For coarse sanding the front/rear grip combination feels incredibly natural and really allows one to exploit the seemingly endless power of the motor, while for fine sanding, a few fingers resting on the rubber top allow for truly effortless control. Dust control is amazing and although (like other sanders in this class) there really is not much holding the bag in place, the bag has never even begun to loosen for me. A paper bag is also included but I have not tried it as the cloth bag works very well. So little dust is missed that I have on occasion forgotten to clean the wood before staining! Aligning the disks is absolutely effortless and takes but a second on my 6" model (3727). I can't imagine why anyone would choose the 5" over the 6" for the same price (bigger is better, right?) but either is a fantastic machine.